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I want to start making knives, but what do I need to get started? | Storbua.no answers

Tommy recently asked us what he needs to get started with knife making, as he wants to make his own knives. So what exactly do you need? We could write a long thesis here, but we tried to keep...

Epoxystøping som hobby! En introduksjon Hva trenger jeg for epoxy resin støping?

Epoxy casting as a hobby! An introduction What do I need for epoxy resin casting?

Epoxy casting is a popular technique for creating detailed and unique art such as jewelry, interior decor or functional items such as knife handles. Here are some key tips to give you a quick intro...

Lag din egen båndsliper! Tips fra Arne Bratland!

Make your own belt sander! Tips from Arne Bratland!

As all knife makers know, having such a sharpening machine is invaluable. So maybe you want to do something similar yourself? Get tips from Arne's video below!

Lage bilde med knust glassflaske og epoxy? Lær hvordan her! | Storbua-bloggen

Create a picture with a broken glass bottle and epoxy? Learn how here! | Storbua blog

You may have seen it online and thought, I'll try that too! Well, you're in luck, because here you'll find out exactly how it's done.

Hvordan lage støpeformer av silikon? Bruk av støpesilikon

How to make silicone molds? Use of casting silicone

Measure the amount of silicone according to the information found on the packaging or on our product pages. Mix in a mixing bowl of a suitable size, mix well (3-4 minutes) and scrape the sides...

micarta eksempel knivskaft

What is micarta? A mix of history and modern technology in knife handles

When we think of knife handles, many of us imagine wood or horn, which have historical roots and have been used for centuries. But in today's world of knifemaking, Micarta is one of the most sought...