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Cutlery This page approaches the making and the assembly of the knives, as well as the scabbards. First of all, here are some bases: > Assembly techniques of knives. > Assembly of a knife on a Hidden tang . > Assembly of full tang knife. > Assembly of a Piedmontese knife. > Some sources of inspiration . > Blade grinding . And some particular techniques: > Caulking of a folder axis . > Use of threaded axis for folding knives. > Treatment of wood for handles. > A bit of decoration with file work. > Maintenance of knives. > Fabrication of teflon washers for folders. > A bit of decoration with mosaic pins . For the sheaths: > Basic techniques for leather working .