This video showcases the process of making my first knife, using an old hardened file to eliminate the need for heat treatment. The grinding was kept cool by continuously spraying it with water. The ...

While the blade of a given knife is obviously the most important part — it’s the part that does the cutting, after all — the handle is only slightly less important, as you’re not going to do much ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

MILAN — Sometimes the most useful tool can also be the simplest — and that is definitely true when talking about the “tollekniv,” also known as a Norwegian work knife. Usually created from a laminated ...

In a far away land called Escanaba, a movement of sorts is under way. People travel from all over the country to meet with like minded individuals a few times every year to build and discuss knives.