In this video, we melt crucible steel from a spring. From the resulting ingot we make a chopper knife. We decided to make a knife handle from a particularly durable material - carbon fiber. The knife ...

Steel springs are designed to resist force, making them brutal to forge. Each spring must be cut, stacked, and welded under ...

Every weekend from September through April, Dan Olsen teaches knife- and sword-making classes at 4D Blades, his barn studio southeast of Heber.

It’s necessary to learn the different features of each type of metallic element. The high-carbon metallic component is known for its excellent durability and edge retention, perfect for knives that ...