Thursday, 13 February 2014

Being A Master Knife Maker: Tips And Hints

By George Dodson


Man was able to invent the knife the moment they thought of separating or cutting something. Over the thousands of years, knives have evolved from stone cutting tools to instruments made of specifically designed materials for all kinds of activities, to include outdoors, survival, and just plain everyday use.

You can find lots of people who find collecting knives as a hobby. Of course, who would not recognize the infamous kitchen knife which every household has. Knives are also a must have for those who are engaging in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and hunting. It is for this fact that there are a lot of companies manufacturing knives. Some cheap knives are also designed in great numbers since companies know that these specific type of knives will be easy to sell out. Being able to tell the quality and durability of a knife is something that a knife enthusiast can easily do. How does someone become a master 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. This is for the reason that you will need to know the classification of knives in order for you to suggest the right knife for your client depending on his or her needs. 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.

With all the knives in the world, each of these knives are designed for one special purpose. This knife maker was skilled at two tool and die, and advanced knowledge in metalwork. It is a must that a master knife maker should possess all these.

"Form meets function" is something that you usually hear from master knife makers whenever you ask a specific knife from them. 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.

There are a lot of materials that a knife maker can use for his or her knives. 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.

Therefore, being a master knife maker will require you to have that special skills and a good understanding about knives as well as the design and function that your knife should possess.




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