Knife making is both an art and a science, and O1 tool steel has long been a favorite among bladesmiths for its toughness, edge retention, and ease of heat treatment. In this video, we take you ...

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Steel doesn’t hide your mistakes. If a cutter rubs, the sound turns shrill. If you linger on a thin edge, straw colors creep in and tell you exactly how hot ...