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Graz Makes a Knife Bevel Grinding Jig

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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June 12th, 2018June 12th, 2018

Making a jig for smooth, even grinding of a knife bevel.

How to Sharpen a Knife

By Bob Kramer

Bob Kramer

Bob Kramer has been hand forging custom knives for 25 years. After working in professional kitchens, Bob became fascinated with sharpening knives which then led him to the world of making knives from scratch.

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April 25th, 2016April 22nd, 2016

A knife is only as good as its blade. Sharpen your knives regularly for a better (and safer) cutting experience.

Easy DIY: A Knife Sheath Made from Balsa Wood

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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September 9th, 2015September 8th, 2015

A professional chef shows an easy process for making protective knife sheaths from balsa wood.

DiResta: Draw Knife Restoration

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

I make stuff.

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August 28th, 2015August 28th, 2015 1

In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy restores an old draw knife he found in a rusty pile of antiques at a flea market.

DiResta: Buck Knife Auto Conversion

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

I make stuff.

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August 14th, 2015August 16th, 2015 3

In this video, I attempt to make a conversion: folding Buck knife to automatic.

How-To: Make a Magnetic Knife Rack

By Agnes Niewiadomski

Agnes Niewiadomski

Maker Extraordinaire from Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. Lover of all things CNC and handmade.

agnesmakes.com @agawaffle

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December 5th, 2014 0

Know someone who would love this in their kitchen? Well you can make them one by following this super simple tutorial from Tim and Mary Vidra.

How-To: Hone a Knife

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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January 17th, 2014 0

Got kitchen knives? Realign those edges like a pro with this knife honing video and tutorial!

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