Category Knife Knowledge

When you working with a piece of exotic hardwood or the fancy skin, horn, or bone, the nice piece of shell for inlay…… Do you ever give it a thought? Does it come from an endangered species? Sending knives around…

Knifemaking is a tradition that dates back to the beginning of humans, they are arguably our first tool and as such have had thousands of years of design put into them. Today we have hundreds and thousands of different knife…

Taper tangs are good practice for a better fit and finish, feel, and sleeker aesthetics. Tapered tangs offer reduced weight and better balance in the finished knife but how do you dill an angled tang, square?

Online knife shows were a solution to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, but are they the best business option for knifemakers going forward?

Finding the right supplier can be a daunting task in itself and can save you a huge amount of time, effort and money. Here is a list of knifemaking suppliers that we use on a day to day basis.

Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching affair. If you do have a workshop that you would like to clear, here are some resources to help you do that and not get ripped off at the same time.

Shellac is derived from a resin that is secreted from the female lac bug and when mixed with alcohol forms an all-natural sealer and finish that's non-toxic and fast-drying even on very oily exotic woods.

What is the best finishing technique for knife handles? We explore the answer with Woodoc and find the best way to prevent warping, enhance colour and ensure a durable finish.

A knife is a timeless and useful gift. But there a number of beliefs and superstitions around the world surrounding gifts of a knife. Here we xplore the common ones and a few tips to off-set the bad omens.

The carrying of knives in public is forbidden or restricted by law in many countries. In South Africa, we are fortunate that we do not have the same level of restrictions as other countries but it's worth knowing what our laws are regarding knives all the same.