Journal

Did I ruin this knife?” I get this question from bashful and embarrassed customers pretty frequently. The question is almost always in regard to a deeply oxidized blade. Sometimes it’s just a few gray blotches, other times there’s a bit of rust and I’ve even seen attempts to remove the oxidation make it worse. The answer is always “not at all” accompanied by a few different points. The first is encouragement to look at patina in a new way. Most people today have had little to no interaction with high carbon knives. Almost all cheaper mass production knives are stainless...

Our latest YouTube video explores the history and all of the features of our longest-standing knife design, the Rimfire FieldMate. From a discussion about how the current iteration of the blade profile came to life to details about the construction and features of the knife- Brent provides an in depth look at this best seller.   Watch now and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to never miss a video!

A step-by-step guide from Join or Die Founder and expert knifemaker Brent Stubblefield. Sharpening knives is a skill that can be developed and learned over time. This video discusses the basics of knife sharpening in enough detail to act as a helpful field guide for both new and experienced individuals wanting to hone and sharpen their blades. Subscribe to the JOIN OR DIE YouTube Channel to be the first to see our new videos: https://bit.ly/3LQT3OI  

 My question is: Does "random" in this (or any) context describe a verifiable condition or a limit of perception? My answer is: It describes a limit of perception. This is, of course, not a scientist's answer, but it may be that anybody's answer would be unscientific. My answer is based on the belief that pattern is verifiable by limited information, whereas the information required to verify randomness is unlimited. What is perceived, as random within a given limit, may be seen as part of a pattern within a wider limit." -Wendell Berry, Home Economics Random pattern Damascus is not random...