Kyle Royer

Kyle Royer

@kyleroyerknives

Being from a family of creatives whose motto was to produce not to consume was etched into Kyle from a very early age and being educated at home gave him many opportunities to work hard at his own creative pursuits. In the early years, information was hard to find, there was no online content and only a few books and videos, so it was a lot of trial and error in the knife shop. Kyle is passionate to teach makers his more than fourteen years of experience. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” We hope we can inspire you on your maker’s journey. Business Inquires kroyerms@gmail.com

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Mastering the Mosaic: The Technical Grind of Tile-Welded Damascus
Techniques
Mastering the Mosaic: The Technical Grind of Tile-Welded Damascus

Witness the complex, multi-stage process required to build a mosaic Damascus pattern, detailing everything from initial billet cuts to final forge welding.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
4 min
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Deconstructing the Masterpiece: What a 210-Day Sword Build Reveals
Culture
Deconstructing the Masterpiece: What a 210-Day Sword Build Reveals

Disassembling a highly complex blade reveals more than just parts; it reveals the methodical dedication of the craft.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 0about 2 hours ago
From Billet to Biohazard: Mastering the Modern Kitchen Blade
Techniques
From Billet to Biohazard: Mastering the Modern Kitchen Blade

This piece shows how a simple piece of 52100 steel can be transformed through careful grinding, heat treating, and unique artistic finishing techniques.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
The $35 Test: Deconstructing Mass-Market Damascus and Edge Geometry
Troubleshooting
The $35 Test: Deconstructing Mass-Market Damascus and Edge Geometry

We put a cheap, Amazon-sourced Damascus Bowie through the wringer, examining its materials, its sheath, and its performance under heavy chopping action.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
The Geometry of Glory: Forging a Complex Composite Damascus Billet
Techniques
The Geometry of Glory: Forging a Complex Composite Damascus Billet

Dive into the intricate process of creating a high-end Damascus billet, detailing the precise techniques of strip welding, drawing, and alternating twists.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
Beyond the Forge: Mastering the Precision of Take-Down Knife Assembly
Techniques
Beyond the Forge: Mastering the Precision of Take-Down Knife Assembly

While the quench and temper are critical, the true mark of a master smith is the flawless execution of the final assembly. We break down the engineering behind high-precision takedown knives.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
3 min
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From Junk Pile to Forge: Setting Up Your Dedicated Heat Source
Equipment
From Junk Pile to Forge: Setting Up Your Dedicated Heat Source

Building a reliable forge doesn't require a professional setup. We walk through the basic process of assembling a functional, safe, and efficient heat source using readily available materials.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 023 days ago
From Spring Tension to Damascus Steel: Forging a Knife from Pin Parts
Techniques
From Spring Tension to Damascus Steel: Forging a Knife from Pin Parts

Watch as a seasoned knifemaker takes humble pin springs and, through careful forging, welding, and heat treatment, transforms them into a usable piece of Damascus steel.

Kyle Royer
Kyle Royer
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 024 days ago
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