Tools and Materials Archives - North Arm Knives

6 May 2016

Sources of Tormach PCNC 1100 Backlash

by John Gudmundson | posted in: Tools and Materials | 0

Tormach’s PCNC 1100 mill has done a lot of work for us over the last 3 years since we bought it. For the most part, our relationship with it is affectionate. But sometimes it takes a crap on the bed and … Continued

15 Jan 2015

Making wood handles: Log to Finished Knife

by John Gudmundson | posted in: Knife Science and Art, Manufacturing, New Products, Tools and Materials | 0

Though we released Yew wood handles on all our knives near the end of 2014, the intention to do so came early in the year. But before we could start making wood handles, many problems had to be solved, including how we … Continued