The custom knifemaking industry isn’t like any other. It’s a balancing act of aesthetics, functionality and all-too-present danger. Alongside artistry, there’s an artistry to crafting boutique blades ...

Turns out my sister-in-law’s dad also happens to be one of my most loyal, longtime readers. Before meeting him for the first time this summer at his daughter’s wedding, I wanted to get him a little ...

From raw steel to a custom blade—this is the story of my first handmade chef’s knife. Guided by a world-class bladesmith, I shaped, forged, and finished a knife that’s both functional and beautiful.

In How I Got My Job, folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. Today’s installment: Quintin Middleton. In 2008, after six years ...

If you’re looking for a durable, high quality pocket knife you can personalize to your exact style, Gerber can help with that. Gerber tools have been perfecting their craft since 1939 in Portland, ...

The science pros at TKOR make a custom knife completely from scratch, taking metalworking and craftsmanship to an extreme DIY level.

Two years ago I asked Sergio Menchaca, of Texas Sage Forge, to make me an eight-inch chef’s knife. For the blade’s raw material, I sent him the mid-century steel hoof testers that my father, who is ...

The Swiss Army Knife has come a long way since its military beginnings. These knives were used by the military in the late 1800s. These compact multi-tools were designed for practicality, featuring a ...

Montana Knife Company’s new releases rarely last long, but its next knife drop is set to outpace even its own record-breaking sellouts. The Damascus Blackfoot isn’t just stunning visually; the fixed ...