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    • How Laser Cutting Is Shaping the Future of Knife Making

      How Laser Cutting Is Shaping the Future of Knif...

      November 12, 2025

      In the world of knife-making, the fusion of tradition and innovation often leads to the most exciting breakthroughs. In November 2025, we highlight one of the biggest trends making waves...

      How Laser Cutting Is Shaping the Future of Knif...

      November 12, 2025

      In the world of knife-making, the fusion of tradition and innovation often leads to the most exciting breakthroughs. In November 2025, we highlight one of the biggest trends making waves...

    • Knife-Making Trends Every DIY Knifemaker Should Know

      Knife-Making Trends Every DIY Knifemaker Should...

      October 21, 2025

      The art of knife-making continues to evolve for the hobbyists and DIY knifemakers. Whether you’re forging blades in your garage or experimenting with handle materials in a small workshop, keeping...

      Knife-Making Trends Every DIY Knifemaker Should...

      October 21, 2025

      The art of knife-making continues to evolve for the hobbyists and DIY knifemakers. Whether you’re forging blades in your garage or experimenting with handle materials in a small workshop, keeping...

    • From Braai to Bushveld: The South African Spirit Behind Custom Knife-Making

      From Braai to Bushveld: The South African Spiri...

      September 22, 2025

      In South Africa, a knife is far more than a tool. It is a trusted companion around the fire, a symbol of craftsmanship, and often, a treasured heirloom. At KMTS,...

      From Braai to Bushveld: The South African Spiri...

      September 22, 2025

      In South Africa, a knife is far more than a tool. It is a trusted companion around the fire, a symbol of craftsmanship, and often, a treasured heirloom. At KMTS,...

    • Gearing Up: Pro-Grade Tools & Supplies Every Knifemaker Needs

      Gearing Up: Pro-Grade Tools & Supplies Every Kn...

      August 27, 2025

      Knife making isn’t just a hobby; it’s a craft built on precision, patience, and passion. For both aspiring bladesmiths and seasoned pros, having professional-grade tools and materials can elevate a...

      Gearing Up: Pro-Grade Tools & Supplies Every Kn...

      August 27, 2025

      Knife making isn’t just a hobby; it’s a craft built on precision, patience, and passion. For both aspiring bladesmiths and seasoned pros, having professional-grade tools and materials can elevate a...

    • Built to Create: Level Up Your Craft with KMTS Tools & Courses

      Built to Create: Level Up Your Craft with KMTS ...

      July 15, 2025

      Knife making is more than a hobby, it’s a craft rooted in precision, patience, and passion. For every aspiring bladesmith or hands-on DIYer, having the right tools and training can...

      Built to Create: Level Up Your Craft with KMTS ...

      July 15, 2025

      Knife making is more than a hobby, it’s a craft rooted in precision, patience, and passion. For every aspiring bladesmith or hands-on DIYer, having the right tools and training can...

    • Caring for Your Blade: Maintenance Tips for Longevity

      Caring for Your Blade: Maintenance Tips for Lon...

      April 14, 2025

      A well-crafted knife is an investment, and like any valuable tool, it requires proper care to ensure it performs flawlessly for years to come. Whether your blade is for the...

      Caring for Your Blade: Maintenance Tips for Lon...

      April 14, 2025

      A well-crafted knife is an investment, and like any valuable tool, it requires proper care to ensure it performs flawlessly for years to come. Whether your blade is for the...

    • Piecing It Together: The Art of Knife Assembly

      Piecing It Together: The Art of Knife Assembly

      April 14, 2025

      Knife assembly is where all the individual components—blade, handle, pins, and rivets— come together to create a cohesive and functional tool. This stage of knife-making is as much about precision...

      Piecing It Together: The Art of Knife Assembly

      April 14, 2025

      Knife assembly is where all the individual components—blade, handle, pins, and rivets— come together to create a cohesive and functional tool. This stage of knife-making is as much about precision...

    • Handle It Right: Choosing the Ideal Handle Material

      Handle It Right: Choosing the Ideal Handle Mate...

      March 25, 2025

      A knife’s handle is more than just something to hold onto; it’s where functionality meets aesthetics, where comfort meets durability, and choosing the right knife handle material can make all...

      Handle It Right: Choosing the Ideal Handle Mate...

      March 25, 2025

      A knife’s handle is more than just something to hold onto; it’s where functionality meets aesthetics, where comfort meets durability, and choosing the right knife handle material can make all...

    • The Core of the Blade: How to Choose the Perfect Steel

      The Core of the Blade: How to Choose the Perfec...

      March 18, 2025

      When crafting a knife, the choice of steel is the foundation upon which everything else is built. The blade’s performance, durability, and aesthetic appeal hinge on the decision. Whether you’re...

      The Core of the Blade: How to Choose the Perfec...

      March 18, 2025

      When crafting a knife, the choice of steel is the foundation upon which everything else is built. The blade’s performance, durability, and aesthetic appeal hinge on the decision. Whether you’re...

    • Knife Making Terms

      Knife Making Terms

      December 10, 2024

      Ever feel completely out of the loop when your buddies start throwing around knife-making terms? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether it’s during a braai or a hunting trip,...

      Knife Making Terms

      December 10, 2024

      Ever feel completely out of the loop when your buddies start throwing around knife-making terms? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether it’s during a braai or a hunting trip,...

    • Essential Uses for Your Handmade Knife in South Africa: From Braai to Bushcraft

      Essential Uses for Your Handmade Knife in South...

      December 10, 2024

      Ever wonder where you can really put your handmade knife to use? In South Africa, a custom-made blade isn’t just a tool—it’s a mark of pride and practicality, a must-have...

      Essential Uses for Your Handmade Knife in South...

      December 10, 2024

      Ever wonder where you can really put your handmade knife to use? In South Africa, a custom-made blade isn’t just a tool—it’s a mark of pride and practicality, a must-have...

    • The Evolution of Knife Making: From Traditional Blacksmithing to Modern Machines

      The Evolution of Knife Making: From Traditional...

      October 1, 2024

      Knife-making has a long and storied history, dating back to ancient civilizations where blades were a necessity for survival, hunting, and combat. Over centuries, the craft has evolved from a...

      The Evolution of Knife Making: From Traditional...

      October 1, 2024

      Knife-making has a long and storied history, dating back to ancient civilizations where blades were a necessity for survival, hunting, and combat. Over centuries, the craft has evolved from a...

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