If you’re familiar with Cold Steel, it’s likely either because you’ve become acquainted with the brand’s portfolio of tactical folding knives or you’ve seen their wildly entertaining product demos.

This project shows how simple tools and solid technique can turn raw steel into durable, functional cold-forged hinges. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence or experienced makers wanting ...

Cold Steel’s Recon is one of its most time-tested tactical folding knife offerings. The fixed-blade version dates back to the 1980s, and it was among the first knives the brand ever offered. However, ...

Parts of forged-steel works-in-progress in the sculptor John Crawford’s Brooklyn studio, May 2015 (photo by the author for Hyperallergic) For artists, is there anything more to do or to say with the ...