When sharpening a knife, it is critical to have the knife at the right angle. A knife jig handles this for you, letting you focus on getting the edge right. You could just buy one, but where’s the fun ...

We've shown you how to use a sharpening stone to keep your knives in top condition before, but sharpening flat can make it tricky to get the right angle. This stand-up jig, however, keeps the stone in ...

While the blade of a given knife is obviously the most important part — it’s the part that does the cutting, after all — the handle is only slightly less important, as you’re not going to do much ...

Knife handle materials are underrated. While the pointy end of a knife gets the most attention — it is the part that does the cutting, after all — the other side is just as essential. Well, the folks ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a fine cutting tool using inexpensive materials and scrap pieces, utilizing various homemade tools, jigs, and restored vintage equipment from previous ...