From raw steel to a custom blade—this is the story of my first handmade chef’s knife. Guided by a world-class bladesmith, I shaped, forged, and finished a knife that’s both functional and beautiful.

Japanese knives get lots of buzz, but do they really deserve all the hype? Our expert weighs in on how Japanese craftsmanship ...

Grohmann, a family-owned business, has been forging steel knives in Pictou, N.S., for more than six decades. Their blades are ...