Knife Makers Mastery

By Steve Reza knife making engineer delivers knife design, knife talk, and the

What's Knife Makers Mastery about?

Knife making information for new knife makers. How to make stock-removal, handmade, custom, knives for hobby or business,

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Knife Makers Mastery episodes:

02.14.2019
Knifemakersmastery Ep14 15 - Final Polish and Presentation of Your Knives v2
In this final episode (episodes 14-15) of the 15 Knifemaking Steps, Steve discusses final polish, presentation, packaging, and marketing your knives. If you are new to knife making and thinking about creating a knife making business down the road, then...
02.06.2019
Knifemakersmastery Ep13-1 - Sharpening your Knife
In this episode, Steve discusses his techniques for making his knives hair-shaving sharp and why it all starts with beveling! Is it all about the type of sharpening stones you have?? No!!! It's all about using the right techniques. Master...
01.30.2019
Knifemakersmastery Ep12-1: Finishing your handles
In this episode, Steve goes through the entire process he uses to finish his knife handles. Each part of the finishing process, to include the blade finish part, are crucial to the final presentation of your knife. For that reason,...
01.24.2019
Knifemakersmastery Ep11-1 Attaching your handles v2.1
In this episode, Steve talks about the 2 major ways to attach knife handles and breaks down different ways of doing it. He then explains exactly how he does his knife handles and options for buying handle hardware. ...
01.17.2019
Knifemakersmastery Ep10-2 - Finishing Your Knives Part 2
This is the second part of core topic 10, finishing your blades. Steve talks about how to get setup for sandblasting, how he does it and how he also blackens his knives with ferric chloride and other methods. Here...
01.10.2019
Knife Makers Mastery Finishing Your Knives Part 1
In this episode, Steve discusses how he produces a satin and mirror finish on his knives. He explains the process step-by-step, as well as the types of supplies needed. Additionally, Steve also does a quick comparison between the Grizzly 1015...
10.25.2018
Knifemakersmastery Ep9-4 - Hanging Out with Dell Webber - Dirty Room Knives and Webber Handmade Knives v2
Today's guest hales from the UK and has been crafting knives for over 10 years! He owns two different knife companies: Webber Handmade knives, where he offers bush craft and outdoor knives, and Dirty Room Knives, where he offer EDC...
10.18.2018
Knife Making: Shop Talk - Outlaws, Bolsters and Recurves
In this episode, Steve talks about his latest Primal Knife project --a batch of Outlaws! He discusses some of the principles of designing advanced features and what and what not to do.
10.11.2018
Making Knives: How I Heat Treat my Knife Blanks
In this episode, Steve discusses exactly how he heat treats his knife blanks, made from either O-1 Tool Steel, Sandvick 12C27 Stainless, or 1095 High Carbon steel. His methods assume that you will be using a professional heat treating kiln.
10.04.2018
Knife Making: Introduction to Heat Treating
Welcome to core topic number, episode 1 - the introduction to heat treating. Steve discusses the 4 elements of heat treating: Steel, Equipment, Quenchant, and process. As a prerequisite, Steve recommends that you review core topic 2, episodes 1-3, if...
09.26.2018
Knife Making Business: Hanging Out With Mike Stewart - Ekim Knives
Thinking of starting a custom knife making business one day? My guest today is very familiar with the complexities of knife making. He has continued to evolve over the years from making "simple" fixed blades...to complex titanium folders! His workmanship...
09.25.2018
Making Knives: Aligning the Handles
Steve goes through the process for cutting out your knife handles from your previously flattened knife scales and aligning them to the knife tang. Following Steve's methods will ensure your handles will be perfectly aligned and your handle hardware will...
09.21.2018
Knife Making - Working with Knife Scales
Steve discusses how to cut and prepare your own knife scales and make them into knife handles. He also introduces techniques to help you not to make mistakes.
09.13.2018
Knife Making - Applying Your Maker's Mark
Steve takes us into core topic 6, applying the maker's mark. He discusses two methods for putting your maker's mark on your knives: Acid etching and stamping. He also provides some information on where to buy supplies for both methods....
09.06.2018
Making Knives: Drilling Holes Into the Blank
In this short core topic, Steve explains what you need to know in order to drill precision holes into your knife blank.
08.31.2018
Hanging out with Chris James - CJKinves
One of the cool parts of podcasting is getting to meet other interesting knife makers. Well today's guest certainly fits that category, in fact he's extraordinary. He's been making knives for just over 2.5 years, yet, after just a little...
08.29.2018
Knife Making: How I Bevel my Knives
In this episode, Steve goes step-by-step how he bevels his knives. He talks about his own techniques that he uses to achieve professional results. For best results, make sure to listen to Beveling parts A and B first.
08.01.2018
Knife Making: Introduction to Knife Beveling Part B
This is part B of the introduction to beveling knives. In this second part, Steve concludes the 8 concepts of knife beveling, which he refers to as the Zen of knife beveling! Master the 8 concepts and you'll be beveling...
07.25.2018
Knife Making: Introduction to Knife Beveling Part A
Welcome to core topic number 4! In this episode, Steve introduces the first 4 of the 8 concepts of knife beveling. Those concepts are what you will need to master in order to successfully bevel your knife blanks. This introduction...
07.18.2018
Knife Making: Hanging Out with James "Pop" Poplin
In this episode, Steve talks with Pop, a man who has been in the world of knife making for many years. He remembers attending knife maker guild meetings where speakers included folks such as Bob Loveless and A.G. Russell. My guest...
07.12.2018
Knife Making: Profiling the Blank
In this episode, Steve goes through the 12 steps that he uses when profiling his knife blanks. He provides details on the techniques that he employs, as well as things to keep in mind when profiling, and things to avoid.
07.04.2018
Knife Blank Profiling
In this introduction to profiling, Steve provides an overview of the 5 common methods for profiling knife blanks: Hacksaw, angle grinder, metal cutting bandsaw, water jet, and CNC. He shares some of his experiences and talks about what he uses...
06.27.2018
Knives: Shop Talk
Steve changes things up a bit. This episode is all about what he's been building in the knife shop recently. Just some good 'ol shop talk! Hear about a couple of the problems he encounters and how he turns those...
06.20.2018
Knives: Popular Blade Steel
In this episode, Steve discusses several types of blade steel that you need to know about if you are going to be a serious knife maker, who makes quality knives. The types of steel include: D2, O1, 154CM & CPM154,...
06.13.2018
Knives: Blade Steel Science
In this episode, Steve discusses the basics of steel composition and the transformation that occurs during various levels of heat treatment. Specifically, he explains in plain english, the atomic structure of steel, from Ferrite to Austenite, to Martinsite, and also...
06.06.2018
Knives : Blade Steel
In this first episode of the second core topic titled, Steel. Steve introduces the essentials of blade steel, including terms, chemical composition, and properties of various alloys found in knife steel. He breaks it down into three categories: High carbon...
05.30.2018
Knife Making Tools
In this episode, Steve discusses the tools needed to get started with stock-removal knife making. He breaks it down into 3 primary packages: Economy, Mid-Grade, and Pro-Grade kits. Take the guess work out of what you'll need to start your...
05.23.2018
Knife Making : Blade Smith Walter Sorrells Interview
In this episode, long-time sword smith & knife maker, Walter Sorrells, visits the virtual knife shop and imparts his wisdom and practical information for new knife makers. He has been interested in swords and knives since he was a little...
05.16.2018
Knife Making : Design & Bevels
This is the third installment of the Art of Knife Design topical series. Steve discusses the various types of bevels that can be ground onto the knife blanks, and the functional value of each bevel type.
05.08.2018
Knife Making: Design Blade Styles
This is the second episode in the topical series called, the Art of Knife Design. In it, Steve discusses 8 common blade styles & when to use them and why.
05.08.2018
Knife Making : Design Terminology
This is the first episode in the mini series topic called, the Art of Knife Design, which is the first of 15 topics. This episode discusses the parts of a full tang knife, and 4 common knives to design.
05.06.2018
Knife Maker's Mastery : Introduction to Knife Making Podcast
The Knifemaker's Mastery introductory episode explains what this podcast is all about, why it was created, how it will help the new knife maker, and some background on the show's creator and host, Steve Reza.

What's Knife Makers Mastery about?

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Knife Makers Mastery episodes:

Knifemakersmastery Ep14 15 - Final Polish and Presentation of Your Knives v2

Knifemakersmastery Ep13-1 - Sharpening your Knife

Knifemakersmastery Ep12-1: Finishing your handles

Knifemakersmastery Ep11-1 Attaching your handles v2.1

Knifemakersmastery Ep10-2 - Finishing Your Knives Part 2

Knife Makers Mastery Finishing Your Knives Part 1

Knifemakersmastery Ep9-4 - Hanging Out with Dell Webber - Dirty Room Knives and Webber Handmade Knives v2

Knife Making: Shop Talk - Outlaws, Bolsters and Recurves

Making Knives: How I Heat Treat my Knife Blanks

Knife Making: Introduction to Heat Treating

Knife Making Business: Hanging Out With Mike Stewart - Ekim Knives

Making Knives: Aligning the Handles

Knife Making - Working with Knife Scales

Knife Making - Applying Your Maker's Mark

Making Knives: Drilling Holes Into the Blank

Hanging out with Chris James - CJKinves

Knife Making: How I Bevel my Knives

Knife Making: Introduction to Knife Beveling Part B

Knife Making: Introduction to Knife Beveling Part A

Knife Making: Hanging Out with James "Pop" Poplin

Knife Making: Profiling the Blank

Knife Blank Profiling

Knives: Shop Talk

Knives: Popular Blade Steel

Knives: Blade Steel Science

Knives : Blade Steel

Knife Making Tools

Knife Making : Blade Smith Walter Sorrells Interview

Knife Making : Design & Bevels

Knife Making: Design Blade Styles

Knife Making : Design Terminology

Knife Maker's Mastery : Introduction to Knife Making Podcast

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