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The Japanese Tanto: A Brief History and Overview
The Japanese Tanto: A Brief History and Overview
When discussing historical Japanese blades, our minds often jump to the iconic katana—the long, gracefully curved sword wielded by samurai. However, there is another, lesser-known blade that holds its own... Read more...
The Art of Knife Etiquette and Safety
The Art of Knife Etiquette and Safety
Knives have been indispensable tools for as long as humans have shaped their environment—whether for cooking, crafting, or self-defense. Yet as common and utilitarian as they might be, there’s a... Read more...
Blade Techniques: Skills for the Kitchen and the Outdoors
Blade Techniques: Skills for the Kitchen and the Outdoors
Whether you’re dicing onions in a cozy kitchen or splitting kindling at a backwoods campsite, your knife is one of the most versatile tools at your disposal. Mastering a few... Read more...
Caring for a Damascus Steel Knife
Caring for a Damascus Steel Knife
Owning a Damascus steel knife is a bit like carrying a slice of history in your pocket (or sheath). Each blade’s swirling patterns and layered construction are more than just... Read more...
Materials Matter: Choosing the Right Steel and Handle Materials in Knife Making
Materials Matter: Choosing the Right Steel and Handle Materials in Knife Making
In a world of mass-produced gear, nothing feels quite as personal as a custom-crafted knife. Whether you’re forging your own blade or shopping for the perfect outdoor companion, understanding your... Read more...
A Brief History of Scandinavian Blade Crafting
A Brief History of Scandinavian Blade Crafting
A Brief History of Scandinavian Blade CraftingBy Vinland Crafts When you stand at the edge of a Nordic forest—tall pines swaying in the breeze, a carpet of moss under your... Read more...