How to Customize a Pocket Knife

Pocket knives come in a variety of styles, sizes, shapes and materials. Common models include single and double blades, Swiss army style and small multi-tools. Customizing these pocket knives allows them to be given as personalized gifts or provides you with a knife designed for your specific purposes. Customizing a knife is done via artisans, knife-makers and engravers or with add-on parts from the knife maker and a few hand tools.

Things You'll Need

  • Add-on tools or blades
  • Small screwdriver
  • Engraving tool
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Instructions

    • 1

      Engrave the blade or handle of the pocket knife. Take the knife to custom engravers or if you have a steady hand use an engraving tool and add the wording yourself. Engraved knives are sometimes given to groomsmen in wedding parties as personalized gifts.

    • 2

      Purchase additional tools or blades if your pocket knife is a multi-tool style. Certain Swiss army knives are designed so tools or blades can be added as needed, with the use of a small screwdriver.

    • 3

      Wrap the handle in custom-colored tape or fabric to identify it as yours or to match a sheath. Be sure to wrap it so the handle and tools or blades are fully functional.