Draw a straight or slightly curved center line for the blade
Sketch the blade shape around the center line
Add the handle shape at one end of the blade
Define the guard or bolster if the knife has one
Refine the blade edge and spine
Add the tip shape
Draw the handle details and grip sections
Add rivets, patterns, or texture on the handle
Clean up the outline and erase construction lines
Shade the blade and handle to finish the drawing