Tag Archives: Handmade Knife

Making a Thin Blue Line Folding Knife

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Wilson

Although I am now mostly an administrator, I still serve as a sworn police officer. As a hobbyist knife maker, I wanted to build myself a Thin Blue Line folding knife to represent my profession. Contrary to some misguided opinions, … Continue reading →

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Making a Kydex Sheath and Paddle

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Wilson

In preparation for BLADE Show 2018, I needed a wearable sheath for my SWAT Knife. The original sheath I had made had no real provision for mounting. I had to do something soon since BLADE is close and I wanted … Continue reading →

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Gone to BLADE

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Wilson

Today, I am driving to Atlanta from Florida for BLADE Show 2017.  Here is my finished kwaiken knife and kydex sheath.  As a novice, I am happy with what I have made, but it has some flaws and I am … Continue reading →

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Rushing Toward BLADE Show 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Wilson

I have been very busy trying to keep my promise to myself to attend BLADE Show 2017 wearing a knife of my own making.  Well, I leave for the show tomorrow and I am still at work!  I am going … Continue reading →

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Handmade Knife Patterns and Profiles

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Wilson

What do you want your knife to look like?  Your knife pattern should reflect not only the function you desire, but an aesthetic that is your own.  In past articles, I have shown an affinity for Asian-inspired blades.  Likely, that … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My “Knife Shop”

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Wilson

Since last year’s BLADE Show, I have concentrated some of my spare time into making knives from the materials I purchased there (see last posting).  It has been slow going because I am rebuilding my small shop of tools, which … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Knives

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Wilson

A few years ago, I had some time and some tools, so I decided to make my own knife.  Back then, I needed a heavy duty knife/pry bar as I was in SWAT.  The knife you see above is the … Continue reading →

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