Knife Makers Mastery

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,…

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…

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…

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, …

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 st…

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 st…

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 w…

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 …

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 …

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.

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 des…

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, St…