r/knifemaking

172k members
r/knifemaking is a subreddit with 172k members. The community frequently discusses knife, handle, custom, steel, and knifemaking, and they frequently recommend/review steel, grinder, and glue, and the most common flair used is showcase, question, work in progress, and feedback.
The world of Knifemaking

Popular Topics in r/knifemaking

#1

Knife

121 posts
#2

Handle

19 posts
#3

Custom

16 posts
#4

Steel

14 posts
#5

Knifemaking

13 posts
#6

Making

12 posts
#7

Sheath

11 posts
#8

First

10 posts
#9

Knife Making

8 posts
#10

Blade

8 posts

Products Discussed in r/knifemaking

Steel

20 reviews
#1
1084
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
80CrV2 Steel
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
1084 Steel
3.0★ from 2 reviews

Grinder

10 reviews
#1
Ameribrade
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Wilmont
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Brodbeck
4.0★ from 2 reviews

Glue

4 reviews
#1
West System
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Uhu
5.0★ from 1 review

Flair Used in r/knifemaking

#1
Showcase
: "AEB-L harpoon chef"
99 posts
#2
Question
: "Edge geometry vs Cutting edge."
47 posts
#3
Work in progress
: ""S.P.L. 9th system""
35 posts
#4
Feedback
: "How much do you think this handmade knife is worth?"
17 posts

Member Growth in r/knifemaking

Yearly
+24k members(16.6%)

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Last updated: September 18, 2026