How To Become A Master Knife Maker

By George Dodson


Knives have been around as long as man has needed to separate something. Since then, knives have evolved from stone materials to steel and has developed a few features designed for specific uses such as filleting, cutting thick and large objects as well as knives for outdoors and survival.

There are those who love to keep a set or specific selection of knives at home. Kitchen knives are a common item used for variety of cutting purposes in the kitchen. Outdoorsmen definitely carry knives as they are in dispensable when living working and playing outdoors. With the increased demand in knives, more and more companies are also increasing in number. There are also companies who make cheap knives because they know that they can sell them. Anyone who knows how to handle knives can tell which one is good and durable. So how can people actually become a pro knife maker?

In order to become a master knife maker, you need have a full understanding about what knives are all about. You should know that there are about a thousand of knife types and classifications in the market and have to know each one of these is your primary duty. You will need to know all the types of knives for you to be able to come up with the right knife to create for your client or buyer. Take for example the knife which a surgeon uses in his or her operation and the knife that is used outdoors, these two knives are entirely different and you should know as knife maker the difference between the two. All knives have their own specific function.

As one master knife maker put it, every blade is designed to serve a specific purpose. Being able to have an in-depth knowledge with regard to metalwork and creativity in designing a functional knife should be some of the few traits a master knife maker should possess. All such skills and knowledge should be present in an effective knife maker.

As soon as you ask a master knife maker what would be the recommended knife for your needs then they would say "form meets function". If someone has a need for throwing knife, it needs to be worked in a special way so it has perfect balance. Hunters usually look for a good hunting knife therefore a master knife maker should understand that the sought for knife should be a bit rugged, thick and durable as well as sharp in order to properly serve its purpose.

There are a lot of materials that a knife maker can use for his or her knives. The type of material that the knife maker uses depends on the function. Some materials work better for durability. There are also those knives that require thinner materials for thin slicing and there are also those that should be thick for hard cutting.

In addition, knife makers are artists. Knife makers are able to create a knife that is sleek, short, large, with exotic handles, functional, foldable and others.

To conclude, if you're looking to be an effective knife maker you will need to know all there is to know about knives like the classifications, functions, materials used and so on; and also, you will need to have the skills to create your designed knife.




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