In this build, I’m turning a basic knife kit into something way more personal by making custom wooden handle scales from scratch. From cutting and matching the scales to drilling pin holes, epoxying ...

This video showcases the process of making my first knife, using an old hardened file to eliminate the need for heat ...

While the blade of a given knife is obviously the most important part — it’s the part that does the cutting, after all — the handle is only slightly less important, as you’re not going to do much ...