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What Knife Steel to Buy? How to compare steels?
Choosing the the right steel type for knife makingAre you looking for flat steel bars for making blades but
unsure of how to choose the right type for your need? Look no further, here is
a quick buyer’s guide to some of the more popular steel flat bar types used by
knife makers. We will cover what you need to know to select the steel bar for
your next project. Covering both quality and performance and trying to
differentiate what each type is especially suited for.This is a guide to the bes
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6th Jul 2023
Finding a blacksmith for custom-made jobs
Uncover the Hidden Artistry:Find the Perfect Blacksmith Near
You for Custom Forged CreationsStep into
a world where craftsmanship and creativity collide, unveiling the hidden
artistry of custom forged creations. If you're searching for an exceptional
blacksmith who possesses the skill to turn your visions into reality, then look
no further. At Nordic Edge we understand the power of a beautifully crafted
piece, one that tells a unique story and captures the essence of its owner.
With our e
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4th Jul 2023
Meet The Maker: Jake Summerell, 116 Blades
Meet The Maker – Jake Summerell from 116 Blades
MTM #24 by Bjorn Jacobsen, June 2023Jake is a maker from Bega, NSW that over the last few
years really has made people sit up and take notice of his work. As recent as
the Melbourne Knife Show in May 2023 Jake won not one but two awards –
Best Forged Knife AND Best Kitchen Knife. At the 2022 QLD Knife Show he took
out the coveted Best Damascus Knife. Jake’s engineering background hel
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21st Jun 2023
Calling all Blacksmiths: Will You Forge A Needle?
The Glasshouse Gallery in Port Macquarie, NSW is holding a National Blacksmith Survey Exhibtion from December 2023 - February 2024.There will be an exhibit in the main gallery showcasing blacksmithing work from all over Australia.Help make the sculpturePart of the opening ceremony will be the assembly of a collaborative work called "Needle Stack", designed by Will Maguire. Will Maguire is working with the Glasshouse on inviting everyone doing blacksmithing in Australia to take part.Wil
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21st Jun 2023
Takefu V-Toku2: Heat treatment & Hammer texturing
Takefu Specialty Steel, JapanBy Bjorn JacobsenJapanese steels are known as high-quality steel, often used in high-end chef knives. One of the oldest and most respected manufacturers in Japan is Takefu Specialty Steel, who make several versions of laminated steels for knife makers.At the Melbourne Knife Show in May 2023, I picked up a couple of bars of Takefu steel after admiring Jake Summerell's beautiful chef knife in the 20 layer carbon steel clad V-Toku2 steel. Jake was not only kind eno
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15th Jun 2023