In part 2 of this Beginners Guide to Knife Making Journal entry mini series on corrosion in knife steels, we put the theoretical knowledge discussed in part 1 to the test through a year long practical experiment. Part 2 looks in detail at the preparation undertaken and the development of corrosion in the test blades from first exposure through to one month.

Warning! This Journal entry is picture heavy!

In part 1 of this Journal Entry looking at corrosion in knife steels, we look at the common forms of corrosion in carbon and stainless steels, how these occur and how to prevent them.

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.

This Journal entry discuss why making your own knife can sometimes be the best bushcraft knife for you. It provides information and links to resources on how to get started making your own knife.