This video showcases the process of making my first knife, using an old hardened file to eliminate the need for heat ...

Explore the craftsmanship behind a Japanese style fine chef's knife featuring a 2mm thick blade made from 1070 and 15n20 ...

While the blade of a given knife is obviously the most important part — it’s the part that does the cutting, after all — the handle is only slightly less important, as you’re not going to do much ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...