KnifeCenter FAQ #200: Beginner’s Knife-Making Guide, Part 1

How do I get started making knives? Would you believe the easiest way is by making handles? We took a trip to visit Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives for an expert look at what it takes to build handles around a knife blank using only simple tools and supplies from your local hardware store..

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00:00 Intro
01:43 Supplies and Materials
04:27 Prep Work
07:42 Cutting Handle Slabs
10:49 Making the Pins
11:52 Drilling
13:38 Trimming Excess Material
14:23 Finishing the Front Edge First
20:16 Glue-Up
22:46 Handle Shaping
29:47 Sanding and Finishing
31:57 Wrap Up

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