CREATING KNIVESCREATING KNIVESCREATING KNIVES
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For me, knives are tools and are all about the edge.For me, knives are tools and are all about the edge.For me, knives are tools and are all about the edge. I view my knives as an investment in the future and a legacy to be passed from one generation to the next.I view my knives as an investment in the future and a legacy to be passed from one generation to the next.I view my knives as an investment in the future and a legacy to be passed from one generation to the next.

All cutlery and knives I create are designed and created with edge retention being the most important feature.All cutlery and knives I create are designed and created with edge retention being the most important feature.All cutlery and knives I create are designed and created with edge retention being the most important feature. In my experience I have found salt heat treating yields the best edge retention so I use this method on all of my knives.In my experience I have found salt heat treating yields the best edge retention so I use this method on all of my knives.In my experience I have found salt heat treating yields the best edge retention so I use this method on all of my knives.

Every Storch Knife is a hand-made tool of exacting workmanship.Every Storch Knife is a hand-made tool of exacting workmanship.Every Storch Knife is a hand-made tool of exacting workmanship. I stand behind my work and test each blade for edge geometry and edge holding ability.I stand behind my work and test each blade for edge geometry and edge holding ability.I stand behind my work and test each blade for edge geometry and edge holding ability. All knives are then meticulously sharpened according to their intended use.All knives are then meticulously sharpened according to their intended use.All knives are then meticulously sharpened according to their intended use. To create my knives I prefer to use tools of my own making.To create my knives I prefer to use tools of my own making.To create my knives I prefer to use tools of my own making. I frequently use custom made grinders, a custom hydraulic press and a one of a kind air hammer.I frequently use custom made grinders, a custom hydraulic press and a one of a kind air hammer.I frequently use custom made grinders, a custom hydraulic press and a one of a kind air hammer.

I view knifemaking as a lifelong learning experience.I view knifemaking as a lifelong learning experience.I view knifemaking as a lifelong learning experience. Although I studied welding, blacksmith and heat treating techniques at Olds College in 1963-1964, I am still improving upon this skill set today in my knifemaking.Although I studied welding, blacksmith and heat treating techniques at Olds College in 1963-1964, I am still improving upon this skill set today in my knifemaking.Although I studied welding, blacksmith and heat treating techniques at Olds College in 1963-1964, I am still improving upon this skill set today in my knifemaking.

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