Stacy's hand crafted knife handles

01/15/2025

01/13/2025

I got the co-workers knife in and got the scales in started.Putting it together not finished yet , but it's close.

01/06/2025

I have a coworker that has decided that he wants and needs one of the custom knives with a custom handle. Doing a nuther Karambit.

12/24/2024

For those of you who follow my page if you want the option of gaining a set of my knives, go follow American Heroes In Actions page. The set of 3 in the box knife set for hunting will be up for raffle. Also there is a AR15 up for raffle.

12/14/2024

Found some cheap knives at walmart to redo the handles on. Had some cheap plastic handles on them.

12/01/2024

11/30/2024

Just some fine tuning to be done. What you guys think?

11/30/2024

The 3 blades for the hunters knife set showed up today that is going to the American heroes in action event in March to help support Veterans. These blades will be a set that will be placed in a raffle Drawing. Excellent quality Damascus steel, awesome looking blades. Can wait to get started on them.

11/27/2024

The things you find to kill time when you got wallmart and Hobby Lobby and home depot in town. Found a cheap set of knifes with sh*tty plastic handles. So I striped them down to put something better on them. Nice cheap day project.

11/23/2024

This is for the people out there that think I am joking or out of the price range for the knives I do. The suppliers I go through to get the blades are hand making them. They are not done all by machines. They have there time in them as well. You are getting better quality and Craftsmanship, then what you're going to get going to a store and paying for one out of a box that is mass Produced. I do all the handle work with a angle Grinder was a flat disk.Then I proceed to fine tune it with a drimal tool with flap disk. Then I go to hand sanding from 80.Grit clear down to wet sand 1600 grit then Polish them by hand. I can get cheaper blades that are not demascus.

What is Damascus steel?

Damascus steel originally referred to swords made from wootz, a high-carbon steel created about two thousand years ago. The blades were regarded for their strength, flexibility, and ability to retain a keen edge, as well as the distinct water-like pattern of the metal. The original forging practice died out over time, but we still use Damascus to describe knives made via pattern welding. By folding or twisting layers of varying steels together during the forging process, knifemakers can create blades with stunning designs reminiscent of the original Damascus style (as well as other motifs).

Are Damascus steel knives good?

These days, Damascus refers mainly to the forge-welding technique used to create a knife’s distinct appearance rather than its capabilities or quality. While the banded pattern of a Damascus knife can make it a gorgeous option, the actual performance will depend on the specific alloys that are combined to form the blade. For example, Damascus knives made with multiple layers of high-carbon steel will be more rigid and can hold a sharp edge for longer, while models made primarily with stainless steel may dull faster but be less likely to rust.

How do you care for Damascus steel knives?

Hand-washing is a must for all knives, Damascus or otherwise. Make sure you use a mild dish soap, a non-abrasive sponge, and warm water to get any debris off the knife, then dry it immediately with a soft cloth. Knowing what kind of steel layers your Damascus knife contains can also be helpful. If it has layers of high-carbon steel, polishing the blade regularly with a few drops of mineral oil can help protect it against rusting.