I have been making Custom Knives for over fifteen years now. I make most of my knives out of D2 precision ground steel. I use what is referred to as the stock removal method. First I design the knife on poster board then cut out my pattern and transfer it to the piece of steel I want to use then I shape the steel accordingly using the metal cutting bandsaw and knife grinder then I put the bevel on the edge keeping it about the thickness of a pencil led then I grind about 70% of the hollow grind I then stamp my name and drill any holes that I want then I work out the flat areas of the knife and polish them. Now it should be ready for heat treat which I do in my EvenHeat Kiln. After the hardening and tempering process I am ready to finish the knife. I go back to the knife grinder and finish the grinding being careful not to let it get to hot. This requires a bucket of water. When I’m through grinding I will polish the blade and then we’re ready to put on the handles and whatever guard or bolsters we have chosen for this knife. Come by The Time Shop and check out our collection of custom knives!!