Want to take a knife kit to the next level with a custom handmade handle? In this project, I’ll show you how to create a one-of-a-kind handle that not only looks amazing but feels great in the hand.

L.A. bladesmith Nicholas Berkofsky, who lost his home in the Eaton fire, demonstrates the power of hand-forged tools.

The knife shown in the illustration was made from a hack saw blade % inch wide and about 1/16 inch thick. The blade part was ground off on an angle, as shown, and the handle was formed by bending ...

Beyond considering price, of course, chef’s knives are made of different materials, are different sizes, have different-feeling handles, and are different weights — and in none of those ...