Name: KnifeCenter FAQ #200: Beginner’s Knife-Making Guide, Part 1
Uploaded: 2025-01-18T17:00:00+00:00
Duration: 34 min 10 s
Description: 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 h

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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..

Dogwood Custom Knives: https://kcoti.com/3CgAcvN
Condor Woodlaw Blank: https://kcoti.com/4jiAD9z
Knife making blade blanks: https://kcoti.com/4g5NOb9

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