Joe Kertzman 
Building Art Knife Bolsters 

Take it from one meticulous knifemaker, the bolsters of an art knife are the centerpieces. John Lewis Jensen takes it easy on novice makers and enthusiasts by concentrating solely on the bolsters of his fancy art knife named “Alchemy.” Jensen talks safety, materials, layering, grinding, sanding, drilling, tapping and attaching of the bolsters to the knife handle.

About the author

Joe Kertzman has authored 12 editions of the Knives annual book, as well as the Art of the Knife, BLADE’s Guide to Making Knives and four editions of Sporting Knives. Joe is also Managing Editor of BLADE Magazine.