Sunday, September 22, 2013

Pro Knife Makers: How To Be One

By George Dodson


Knives have been around as long as man has needed to separate something. You will find that the design, material and features of a knife has evolved since its discovery and are still evolving presently.

Most people own a knife or knives of some fashion or another. Kitchen knives are a common item used for variety of cutting purposes in the kitchen. Those who engage in outdoor activities make it a point to carry with them an outdoor knife for survival. For this reason, many companies exist that make knives and make good ones. There are also companies who make cheap knives because they know that they can sell them. Anyone who knows how to handle knives can tell which one is good and durable. So how can people actually become a pro knife maker?

If you're looking to become a good knife maker you will need to know all there is to know with regards to knives. You should know that there are about a thousand of knife types and classifications in the market and have to know each one of these is your primary duty. The reason for this is that depending on the type of knife that someone is considering, construction process is different. The shape and design of the knife used in combat is entirely different than the one that the surgeon uses. All knives have their own specific function.

As one master knife maker put it, every blade is designed to serve a specific purpose. This knife maker was skilled at two tool and die, and advanced knowledge in metalwork. All of these skills are necessary if you want to be a master knife maker.

As soon as you ask a master knife maker what would be the recommended knife for your needs then they would say "form meets function". To explain this adage further, say if you are looking to purchase a knife that you can throw then a knife maker would design one that is easy to throw - one that is light and balanced. Hunters usually look for a good hunting knife therefore a master knife maker should understand that the sought for knife should be a bit rugged, thick and durable as well as sharp in order to properly serve its purpose.

A knife maker can use various materials in order to create a masterpiece knife. The function of the knife usually dictates which type of material to be used to create the tool. There a lot of knives designed with materials for durability. There are also those knives that require thinner materials for thin slicing and there are also those that should be thick for hard cutting.

Being a knife maker also makes you an artist. They might produce a knife that looks good, has an exotic handle, or a special function such as a foldout knife, or a knife specifically designed for cutting rope.

As you can see, in order to be a master knife maker, you need some special skills such as knowing the material that makes the best knives, how to form that material so that it best to competences the function it was designed for, and how to create a work of art.




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