Floris Feiner Is Wrought Iron Actually Useful in a Modern Knife? Wrought iron surprises people in a knife. It is an old low-carbon iron, and mild steel largely replaced it in the 19th century. Steel Nov 5, 2026 0 3 Steels
Floris Feiner A Knife From Start to Finish I get asked a lot on markets what the process looks like, how a knife goes from a bar of steel to a finished object. Here is a single build, step by step. The steel I mainly make san mai and other mul... Beginner Heat Treatment Nov 4, 2026 0 13 Forging and heat treating techniques
Floris Feiner The woods I use for knife handles Handle wood is half the knife. I pick every piece by hand — grain, colour, how it'll feel after a year in someone's kitchen. These are the ten woods I work with and what I actually think of each one. Handle May 10, 2026 0 319 Guides
Floris Feiner Choosing the Right Steel for Your First Knife If you're just getting started with knife-making, one of the first big decisions you'll face is choosing the right steel. It can feel overwhelming — there are dozens of options out there, each with di... Beginner Heat Treatment Steel May 9, 2026 0 462 Steels
Floris Feiner Rediscovering Wrought Iron: Turning Scrap into Beautiful Blades Working with wrought iron has become one of my favorite challenges. From the fibrous texture to its historical charm, there’s something uniquely satisfying about turning old scrap into new tools and b... Dec 30, 2024 0 774 Steels
Floris Feiner Forging Multi-Layered Knives Introduction Welcome to another deep dive into the art of knife-making! Today, we're exploring two fascinating and intricate forging techniques: San Mai and Go Mai. These traditional Japanese methods ... Forgeweld Forging Gomai Sanmai Jun 1, 2024 0 3774 Forging and heat treating techniques
Floris Feiner The Evolution of My Workshop In the world of blacksmithing, you often start with what you have and gradually upgrade as your skills and resources grow. Here’s a glimpse into how my workshop evolved, beginning with my forge and an... Anvil Forgepress Tools Workshop May 28, 2024 0 1134 My Workshop and Tools