620 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (85%).
r/knifemaking Traffic & Engagement r/knifemaking Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/knifemaking Most Active Times When r/knifemaking Is Most Active
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r/knifemaking Flair Performance r/knifemaking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 263 (42.4%) | 81 |
| Question | 160 (25.8%) | 22 |
| Work in progress | 134 (21.6%) | 69 |
| Feedback | 63 (10.2%) | 41 |
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r/knifemaking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/knifemaking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| knife | 138 (22.3%) | 57 | 10 |
| made | 57 (9.2%) | 102 | 12 |
| blade | 44 (7.1%) | 57 | 6 |
| handle | 43 (6.9%) | 105 | 12 |
| bhk | 41 (6.6%) | 34 | 2 |
| finished | 37 (6.0%) | 83 | 7 |
| first | 34 (5.5%) | 65 | 7 |
| knives | 26 (4.2%) | 71 | 15 |
| steel | 25 (4.0%) | 53 | 6 |
| scales | 24 (3.9%) | 33 | 6 |
r/knifemaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/knifemaking
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/knifemaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/knifemaking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers
it's been months working on thsi project: what do you think?
Bowie knife
i are bluing my persian fighter blade
I've made this knife of an old soviet file with the handle of Apple wood, brass guard and inlay and Walnut spacers. The design of the knife is somewhat influenced by Peter Jackson's interpretation of elven weapons
Damasteel yanagiba
A little river of fire
Custom Dagger
I am relatively new maker, trying to start selling mainly in US. I'm having hard time pricing my knives, can anyone help me?
Kiridashi Test-Fit
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers | 1.7K | 102 | image | Jun 30 |
| it's been months working on thsi project: what do you think? | 1.6K | 75 | image | Jun 30 |
| Bowie knife | 819 | 78 | image | Jun 13 |
| i are bluing my persian fighter blade | 803 | 37 | image | Jun 26 |
| I've made this knife of an old soviet file with the handle of Apple wood, brass guard and inlay and Walnut spacers. The design of the knife is somewhat influenced by Peter Jackson's interpretation of elven weapons | 723 | 62 | image | Jun 25 |
| Damasteel yanagiba | 618 | 32 | image | Jun 28 |
| A little river of fire | 603 | 35 | image | Jun 22 |
| Custom Dagger | 597 | 29 | image | Jun 24 |
| I am relatively new maker, trying to start selling mainly in US. I'm having hard time pricing my knives, can anyone help me? | 545 | 141 | image | Jun 29 |
| Kiridashi Test-Fit | 534 | 31 | image | Jun 11 |
r/knifemaking Audience Overlap r/knifemaking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/knifemaking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/knifemaking
What's the best time to post on r/knifemaking?
Based on posting volume, r/knifemaking is most active on Mondays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/knifemaking?
r/knifemaking averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/knifemaking get?
Posts on r/knifemaking average about 59 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/knifemaking get most?
On r/knifemaking, most posts are image posts (85%)