r/knifemaking
170k members
r/knifemaking is a subreddit with 170k 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, work in progress, feedback, and question.
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
Flair Used in r/knifemaking
#1
Showcase
: "I tried my hand at a chute knife"
138 posts
#2
Work in progress
: "I get time in my shop twice a year. I try to make it worth it each time"
28 posts
#3
Feedback
: "I’m having a hard time coming up with a name for this blade I made."
23 posts
#4
Question
: "I usually make knives, but this is my first attempt at a different metal project – deer antler and 8mm steel. What do you think"
11 posts
Member Growth in r/knifemaking
Yearly
+24k members(16.3%)
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Last updated: August 26, 2026