On the cutting edge: Clovis artisan finds his handmade knives have carved for themselves a widespread popularity

Sparks fly as Don Hethcoat grinds an edge on a billet before folding it over and forging it at his shop Tuesday. Hethcoat will fold over the metal in some cases up to eight times. (CNJ staff photo: Eric Kluth)

Don Hethcoat, 60, of Clovis makes knife...