To the beginner, knife making can seem daunting. The knife making process seems very complex and there can be a lot of confusion over the steps required and the order they should be undertaken in.

In this Journal entry we explore the knife making process from start to finish with special consideration to beginners who may have limited tools or experience.

This journal entry, a part of the Beginners Guide to Knife Making series, is aimed at absolute beginners to knife steels. It introduces the basic principles in simple and easy to understand language so that the beginner knife maker can understand some of the industry terminology and make informed choices.