Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Professional Knife Makers: How You Can Be One

By George Dodson


Man was able to invent the knife the moment they thought of separating or cutting something. You will find that the design, material and features of a knife has evolved since its discovery and are still evolving presently.

Most people own a knife or knives of some fashion or another. Of course, who would not recognize the infamous kitchen knife which every household has. Outdoorsmen definitely carry knives as they are in dispensable when living working and playing outdoors. It is for this fact that there are a lot of companies manufacturing knives. There are also companies who make cheap knives because they know that they can sell them. Being able to tell the quality and durability of a knife is something that a knife enthusiast can easily do. So how can people actually become a pro knife maker?

In order to become a master knife maker, you need have a full understanding about what knives are all about. There are dozens to hundreds of knife classifications out there and you have to be familiar with each one of them in order to be an effective knife maker. 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.

As mentioned, a knife will serve a sole purpose. This knife maker was skilled at two tool and die, and advanced knowledge in metalwork. All of these skills are necessary if you want to be a master knife maker.

As soon as you ask a master knife maker what would be the recommended knife for your needs then they would say "form meets function". If someone has a need for throwing knife, it needs to be worked in a special way so it has perfect balance. If someone is looking for a rugged hunting knife, it has to be designed in such a way that it is durable and yet performs the function that is demanded of it.

A knife maker can use various materials in order to create a masterpiece knife. The type of material that the knife maker uses depends on the function. Durability is usually what is sought for in a knife and therefore materials with this trait is often used. Some materials hold an edge better, some materials work better with thin slicing versus hard cutting.

Creating knives are also a form of an art thus making knife makers artists. Knife makers are able to create a knife that is sleek, short, large, with exotic handles, functional, foldable and others.

As you can see, in order to be a master knife maker, you need some special skills such as knowing the material that makes the best knives, how to form that material so that it best to competences the function it was designed for, and how to create a work of art.




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