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 ...