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Tiny Blade Craft: Watch Hex Bolt Become a Beautiful Knife

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No forge? No problem! With a little imagination, some know-how, and a full toolbox, this DIYer turns a simple bolt into a palm-sized custom knife.

It’s not as simple as it looks. But Bobby Duke turns a trip to the hardware store into the basis for an impressive project.

With a tiny sketch of the Legionnaire Bowie from the movie “Expendables 2,” Duke walks us through, step by meticulous step, as he transforms a 3½-inch stainless steel hex bolt into a stunning replica knife.

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