Friday, January 17, 2014

Exactly How To Become An Expert Knife Maker

By George Dodson


Knives have been around as long as man has needed to separate 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. The most common type or variation of knife is the kitchen knife where it is the most frequently used knife. Knives are also a must have for those who are engaging in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and hunting. With the increased demand in knives, more and more companies are also increasing in number. Furthermore, companies that create knives that are cheap are also present in the market since the item is easy to sell. Someone who's serious about knives, wants the quality and durability. How does someone become a master 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. You will need to know all the types of knives for you to be able to come up with the right knife to create for your client or buyer. Take for example the knife which a surgeon uses in his or her operation and the knife that is used outdoors, these two knives are entirely different and you should know as knife maker the difference between the two. We are designed differently, and constructed differently.

As one master knife maker put it, every blade is designed to serve a specific purpose. An effective knife maker should know how to design a knife for a specific purpose and should have a thorough knowledge with regard to metalwork. All such skills and knowledge should be present in an effective knife maker.

"Form meets function" is something that you usually hear from master knife makers whenever you ask a specific knife from them. Say, if you're looking to have a throwing knife then the master knife maker would design a knife that would fit the task. 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. Usually, the material used to create a knife will depend on its function. There a lot of knives designed with materials for durability. A lot of knives will require a thicker and sturdier material for cutting hard things and there are also those knives that require a thinner but yet sturdy material to make thin slices.

In addition, knife makers are 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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