Meet Kyle Gahagan

Kyle is a custom knifemaker, Air Force veteran, and wilderness skills instructor with decades of hands-on experience. As the founder of Gahagan Knives, he blends tradition and utility to create tools built for survival. Kyle teaches that crafting a blade is an act of precision, purpose, and personal empowerment.
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Kyle Gahagan
Time-tested skills forged with precision.
Master bladesmith and survival expert teaches the fundamentals of custom knife making, guiding you through each step with discipline, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the knife as a tool of resilience and heritage.

5 Lessons
  • 17 Topics
  • 2 hr 14 min

Lesson 1:
Intro to Bladesmithing

Lesson 1 : Intro To Bladesmithing
Topic 2 : The History of Bladesmithing

Start Topic Two
Lesson 2:
Materials
Lesson 3:
Tools
Lesson 4:
Smithing the Blade (Part 1)

Lesson 4 : Smithing The Blade (Part 1)
Topic 2 : Refining the Blade on the Grinder

Start Topic Two
Lesson 5:
Smithing the Blade (Part 2)

Lesson 5 : Smithing The Blade (Part 2)
Topic 1 : Cleaning Up The Blade For Handling

Start Topic One

Lesson 5 : Smithing The Blade (Part 2)
Topic 5 : Sharpening And Finishing The Blade

Start Topic Five

Meet Kyle Gahagan

Kyle is a custom knifemaker, Air Force veteran, and wilderness skills instructor with decades of hands-on experience. As the founder of Gahagan Knives, he blends tradition and utility to create tools built for survival. Kyle teaches that crafting a blade is an act of precision, purpose, and personal empowerment.
Bookmark

Meet Kyle Gahagan

Kyle is a custom knifemaker, Air Force veteran, and wilderness skills instructor with decades of hands-on experience. As the founder of Gahagan Knives, he blends tradition and utility to create tools built for survival. Kyle teaches that crafting a blade is an act of precision, purpose, and personal empowerment.
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Kyle Gahagan
Time-tested skills forged with precision.
Kyle Gahagan
Time-tested skills forged with precision.
Master bladesmith and survival expert teaches the fundamentals of custom knife making, guiding you through each step with discipline, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the knife as a tool of resilience and heritage.

5 Lessons
  • 17 Topics
  • 2 hr 14 min

Lesson 1:
Intro to Bladesmithing

Lesson 1 : Intro To Bladesmithing
Topic 2 : The History of Bladesmithing

Start Topic Two
Lesson 2:
Materials
Lesson 3:
Tools
Lesson 4:
Smithing the Blade (Part 1)

Lesson 4 : Smithing The Blade (Part 1)
Topic 2 : Refining the Blade on the Grinder

Start Topic Two
Lesson 5:
Smithing the Blade (Part 2)

Lesson 5 : Smithing The Blade (Part 2)
Topic 1 : Cleaning Up The Blade For Handling

Start Topic One

Lesson 5 : Smithing The Blade (Part 2)
Topic 5 : Sharpening And Finishing The Blade

Start Topic Five

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