Recent content by Black Mamba Knives

The online side of knife making can be almost as much of a learning curve as the shop work. I've noticed that good photos and simply showing the work consistently seem to matter a lot more than trying to push a sale every time. Interested to hear what has actually worked for other makers here.

I've run into this same kind of problem, especially with lighter handle materials. It is amazing how much the final look can change just from the sanding and finishing stage. Getting the transition between the tang and handle clean seems to take almost as much attention as the blade itself.

Heat treat is one of those parts of knife making where small differences seem to make a bigger difference than expected. I've been paying more attention to how the final hardness affects the way a blade actually feels in use, rather than just chasing a number. Curious how everyone here balances...

Wanted to share what we have going on here since this section is, for it. Black Mamba Knives, Memphis, Tennessee. Mark has been running the forge since 2009 started with a coal forge and a secondhand anvil still hand-forges everything himself. Mostly hunting knives, folders, choppers and custom...