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On this website, you will see many hundreds of defined knife terms, detailed descriptions and information on heat treating and cryogenic processing, on handles and blades, on stands and sheaths, and on knife types from hunting and utility to military, counterterrorism, and collection.
Free Knife Design Templates. Bladesmiths are particularly reliant on the generosity of other makers when they are first starting out. As anyone who has done one of our courses will attest - we have no secrets at Tharwa Valley Forge.
Each type is distinguished by the shape of its blade, which also directs how you use it. In this guide, we’ll go over the most popular blade shapes and how you can develop the right one for your next project. We also have a free downloadable PDF of knife templates that you can use to start with.
I made a list of common and useful blade patterns (or profiles, if you prefer) for fixed blade knives, and also a list of patterns for folding knife blades; some key patterns appear on both lists. I will cite one or more examples of popular commercial knives that use the blade pattern in question.
Hidden-tang Hunting Knives. These hidden tang hunters take care of common tasks whilst hunting and camping. The blades are designed to be made from 3.4mm - 4.4mm steel to take care of the heavier duty tasks you'd expect whilst doing serious outdoor work.
Every hunting knife is designed for a special purpose. Learn about the most used blade shapes and blade designs and where you can use them.
Chris Crawford Knives. Patterns. Slipjoint & Lockback Patterns. Makers: Please help us build out this collection of traditional slipjoint and lockback patterns. Custom patterns are also accepted, as long as they're your own design. Duplicate patterns are welcome!
Free Downloads – Black Beard Projects. Click on images to download pdf. Most templates are made before the actual knives. My knives based on these templates might end up being slightly different from the original draw!
The modern hunting knife should be built to last. First class, beautiful handle materials might raise the cost of making a knife but are well worth the difference. I have seen many knives sold, not only by me, but also by others, to customers who were actually buying the handles. The blades were secondary.
Hidden-tang Hunting Knives. These hidden tang hunters take care of common tasks whilst hunting and camping. The blades are designed to be made from 3.4mm - 4.4mm steel to take care of the heavier duty tasks you'd expect whilst doing serious outdoor work.