Having watched my father use Autocad for many years, it seems to be very similar and we can exchange files back and forth if I need something to check or his help on anything. More recently i have stated playing with Fusion , which i hope will help me down the line with my folders. You must be logged in to post a comment. Skip to content My Account Basket Contact.
Win : win To deliver a better product, computer-aided knife design is a growing skill-set for knifemakers, with some even turning to highly advanced computer-aided manufacturing CAM , CNC, and 3D modeling for their knife production. Computer Aided Design Software The best knife design software in the world is capable of making your knife designing task easy. Below is a list of popular software packages most makers are using. Inkscape : Free: Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor.
Autocad LT : Paid: Design, draft, and document with 2D geometry with access to a comprehensive set of editing, design, and annotation tools. Autodesk Fusion : Free: Fusion is available for free personal use for individuals who are doing home-based, non-commercial design, manufacturing, and fabrication projects.
Learning Center. The Editor is full of tools and functions that are specifically created to help you design accurate and well-crafted knives. The select tool allows you to easily manipulate the shape and size of your knife, as well as add, delete, and move nodes, which enables you to quickly try different variations of your design.
Learn more. The various Snap features allow you to precisely position your nodes and drill holes. It is also a breeze to design skeletonized handles or serrations. The Drill Tool helps you draw and place holes accurately by allowing you to specify the exact diameter and desired location. You can easily copy drill holes, change their size, as well as snap them to the drawing grid or other positions on the knife.
The Bezier Tool can be used to create the size and location of your blade bevel or the outline of your knife handle. You can also use the Bezier Tool to trace the outline of a knife profile to create a new project. Need to check the size of your knife or any of its features? The measure tool is used to measure distances from one point on the knife to another, as well as identifying any distances of features in between those two points.
It also allows you to measure the individual features of your knife design. Knifeprint is here to support the knifemaking community.
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