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Custom Knife Discussion Boards Discuss knife making and the art of custom knives with the best in the world. Enter the world of knife making and custom knives in these forums. From high-performance tools to highly-prized art, forging, stock removal and more. Discuss blade performance to embellishment inside.
	The Display Case A place to post your latest knives and creations. Let the Knife Network community see your work first!	Damascus and Mammoth Tooth by M&J 05-25-2023 10:52 PM	8,658	56,441
	Knife Making Discussions A place to discuss issues related to all aspects of the custom knifemaking community. Sub-Forums: The Newbies Arena The Folding Knife (& Switchblade) Forum Fit & Finish High-Performance Blades Heat Treating and Metallurgy The Damascus Forum Fine Embellishment Balisong Discussions Historical Inspiration Custom Projects	Chat Room photo sharing thread by Ray Rogers 05-21-2023 08:08 AM	17,373	148,128
	The Sheath/Holster Makers Forum This is the place to discuss all forms of sheath and holster making.	Loss of a Legend by M&J 04-26-2023 01:50 PM	2,113	14,174
	Ed Caffrey's Workshop Talk to Ed Caffrey ... The Montana Bladesmith! Tips, tricks and more from an ABS Mastersmith.	New on KnifeMakerTraining by Ed Caffrey 06-27-2022 03:58 PM	2,689	22,787
	The S.R. "Steve" Johnson Forum Specialized knife making tips, technique and training for "ultra precision" design work enthusiasts.	Mother Of Pearl Help by M&J 03-20-2022 02:20 PM	459	5,207
	Tool Time Let's talk shop. Equipment, Tips & Tricks, Safety issues - Post it here.	Knife sharpener by Daisynoah 04-15-2023 02:39 AM	2,448	18,383
	The Outpost This forum is dedicated to all who share a love for, and a desire to make good knives, and have fun doing it. We represent a diverse group of smiths and knifemakers who bring numerous methods to their craft.	Another Repurpose Project by M&J 10-14-2022 02:10 PM	5,688	57,076
	The Business of Knife Making A forum dedicated to all aspects of running, managing and legal operational issues relating to the custom knife making and custom knife selling industry.	Social media? by M&J 04-07-2023 04:12 PM	232	1,865
Factory Knife Customization & Mid-Tech Boards From factory discussion boards to hot trends in the production knife world, see what's out, read the reviews and discuss your collections and opinions. Mid-tech knives are also discussed.
	Knife Kits Forum New to the art of knife making? Learn to make awesome knives, using advanced hands-on training inside. From KnifeKits.com.	best type for kitchen knife by M&J 02-26-2023 03:35 PM	1,940	12,915
	Randall Knives Forum Discuss Randall Knives	Delrin Handles, Randall knife by MCM 05-21-2023 10:26 PM	995	12,051
	Factory Knife & Mid-Tech Discussion What's hot in the industry. General information about factory knives and mid-tech knife products are discussed in here. Tips, maintenance and modifications also... come on in!	What kind of knife is this? by M&J 04-20-2023 01:57 PM	269	1,065
Knife Network :: School of Knife Making Current Class Schedule
	Knife Making Video Tutorials Tutorial Videos Available Here - Covers basic to advanced knife making subjects.	DIY - Tutorial Video (Sport Hunter Kit... by Grayson Everett 06-10-2021 12:21 AM	134	158
	Knife Making Courses & Class Schedule Look here for information about course topics and class schedules. Sub-Forums: Classrooms KN Class :: Making the handle and finishing a fixed blade knife kit KN Class : : Making a fixed blade hunting knife from raw materials KN Class : : Making Kydex Sheaths and Gun Holsters KN Class : : Making a slipjoint folder KN Class : : Making a framelock folder KN Class : : Making a Locking Liner folder KN Class : : Blade and Back Spacer Filework KN Class : : Making a Button Lock Folder	Making the handle and finishing a fixed... by wicky 11-16-2014 10:43 PM	77	612
Knife Organizations and Club Boards This is where you'll find the members and discussions relating to local, national and world knife clubs and organizations.
	SBC Forum (Sociedade Brasileira de Cuteleiros) Everything about Brazilian custom knives and knifemakers - this is the official forum for the "Sociedade Brasileira de Cuteleiros". "O forum oficial da Sociedade Brasileira De Cuteleiros - tudo sobre o mundo da Cutelaria Artesanal no Brasil!"	Sal?o Paulista de Cutelaria 2017 by nasin 02-25-2023 11:37 AM	5,631	64,636
	Texas Knifemakers and Collectors Association Dedicated to promoting custom knives and knifemakers.	Do you know a R. Luttrell? by Bigjoetexas 04-21-2022 08:18 PM	316	1,407
	The North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild Forum The North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild. Raising the general awareness of custom knives and the people who make them.	Is the October meeting at the park or... by LoganW 10-18-2019 11:40 AM	704	4,468
	Georgia Knifemaker's Guild The Georgia Knifemaker's Guild. Furthering and fostering the passion of knives, knifemaking, and related interests	Trackrock Hammer-in by Crex 12-30-2022 07:10 AM	466	2,740
	Canadian Knifemakers Guild This is the discussion forum for members, guests and enthusiasts of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild.	Canadian Exhibitions for Knife Show Off by hmknives 01-09-2022 12:27 PM	34	128
KNet Classifieds :: For-Sale Forums Sell it, Buy it... deals start here! Member and public for-sale boards inside. (Buyer-Seller review boards within.)
	Knives For Sale - Custom Custom Knives for Sale (All Styles). These knives are offered by the individual sellers.	Sean McWilliams And Ray Cover Sr. FS by fuzzyedge 01-02-2023 11:54 AM	1,513	3,077
	Knives For Sale - Other Factory, mid-tech and production knives for sale. These knives are represented by the sellers.	WTB PMP Beast by arte 10-20-2022 01:44 PM	493	655
	General ::: Items and Bargains Good deals on useful items for sale by Knife Network members	Online knife seller by Onlineknife 03-19-2023 12:05 AM	999	2,819
	The Supply Center What's Hot ... and where the deals are! Supplies are our specialty ...	Knife Handle Materials by bascomposites 01-25-2023 10:10 AM	923	4,531
	The Trade Report This forum is for posting comments on your transactions with Knife Network members. Good comments can go a long, long way ... and so can bad. This board will be tightly monitored. Please keep on topic.	Gear by Vulpini 12-10-2014 04:38 AM	45	164
Community Discussion Boards The place for knife enthusiast's to meet at the Knife Network. Discussions range from to photography and humor to the latest articles and happenings around the knife network. Come on in and join us!
	Knife Network Community TKN is all about excellence and sharing info. Our 'other' lives are also filled with stories, events, and opinions. This forum is an opportunity to discuss outside interests, personal experience, things that make us happy and things that don't! Sub-Forums: Knife Collecting This Old Knife The Watering Hole	##entification of possible Eka knife by JosephWalsh1989 04-26-2023 01:37 PM	2,194	11,324
	Knife Photography Discussion Share and improve your techniques on knife photography. Web and print imaging discussions welcome. Come on in ...	The old rig brought out by M&J 03-12-2023 02:40 PM	2,063	10,695
Knife Network : Support & Services Feature support and official update announcements posted from the Knife Network
	Feature & Member Support Questions about how to use the features on the Knife Network web site? Problems logging in? Post them in here.	New Member Question: Can�t Post... by KNAdmin 05-02-2021 12:48 PM	761	4,629
	Knife Network :: Announcements Latest information about the Knife Network. Site updates, planned maintenance, etc.	line not secure by M&J 01-17-2019 07:00 PM	54	195
	Member Web Sites : Links & Updates Have a new knife site to announce? Any updates lately? Tell us about them here ...	Michael Fong Photography by M&J 04-24-2021 04:15 PM	762	1,876
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	Damascus and Mammoth Tooth Last Post: 05-25-2023 10:52 PM by M&J » Replies: 4 » Views: 78 Michael Fong fixed blades Last Post: 05-23-2023 03:34 PM by M&J » Replies: 7 » Views: 1,324 Delrin Handles, Randall knife Last Post: 05-21-2023 10:26 PM by MCM » Replies: 193 » Views: 118,856 Chat Room photo sharing thread Last Post: 05-21-2023 08:08 AM by Ray Rogers » Replies: 645 » Views: 172,475 Flat handle 2-5 info Last Post: 05-10-2023 02:25 AM by MCM » Replies: 0 » Views: 154 Use the right tools Last Post: 05-05-2023 01:53 PM by M&J » Replies: 1 » Views: 143 1095 not Annealing Last Post: 05-02-2023 09:34 AM by Kevin R. Cashen » Replies: 8 » Views: 191 Loss of a Legend Last Post: 04-26-2023 01:50 PM by M&J » Replies: 2 » Views: 337 ##entification of possible Eka knife Last Post: 04-26-2023 01:37 PM by JosephWalsh1989 » Replies: 2 » Views: 222 What kind of knife is this? Last Post: 04-20-2023 01:57 PM by M&J » Replies: 1 » Views: 362 G##day Mate Last Post: 04-19-2023 06:55 AM by Crex » Replies: 3 » Views: 173 thickness behind the edge question Last Post: 04-18-2023 12:37 PM by MJP » Replies: 4 » Views: 427 Knife sharpener Last Post: 04-15-2023 02:39 AM by Daisynoah » Replies: 2 » Views: 1,683 Social media? Last Post: 04-07-2023 04:12 PM by M&J » Replies: 1 » Views: 11,473 Bench grinder into belt grinder? Last Post: 03-29-2023 01:49 PM by Aleena » Replies: 12 » Views: 32,240 Thickness for Damascus? Last Post: 03-24-2023 02:26 PM by M&J » Replies: 3 » Views: 575 Thoughts on 440-C these days? Last Post: 03-22-2023 12:49 PM by M&J » Replies: 17 » Views: 13,791 Sloan/Kingsway folding knives Last Post: 03-21-2023 08:52 AM by Frank Graves » Replies: 0 » Views: 368 Online knife seller Last Post: 03-19-2023 12:05 AM by Onlineknife » Replies: 0 » Views: 633 H.c.s p00048 Last Post: 03-18-2023 02:18 PM by M&J » Replies: 1 » Views: 592
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Damascus and Mammoth Tooth - by Steierknives
Michael Fong fixed blades - by M&J
Delrin Handles, Randall knife - by Jacknola
Chat Room photo sharing thread - by Ray Rogers
Flat handle 2-5 info - by MCM
Use the right tools - by M&J
1095 not Annealing - by Bill R
Loss of a Legend - by Crex
What kind of knife is this? - by jel11633
G##day Mate - by DougieW
Knife sharpener - by lppd4
Bench grinder into belt grinder? - by nutball
Thickness for Damascus? - by KenH
Online knife seller - by Onlineknife
H.c.s p00048 - by ddawg61
The old rig brought out - by M&J
Thankful for these forums - by samg
What�s the best folding knife for an every day carry? - by joshuapaul
Recommended 80 grit belts? - by M&J
best type for kitchen knife - by williammcgrath9

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