Introduction to Knifemaking

2019-05-11

Author : Jason Northgard
Release : 2019-05-11
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Book Rating : 676/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis Introduction to Knifemaking by : Jason Northgard

Download or read book Introduction to Knifemaking written by Jason Northgard. This book was released on 2019-05-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides everything you need to know to get a head start on becoming a blade smith. This book is heavily illustrated with over 250 full-color photographs. The text details every aspect of the craft and provides step-by-step instructions as well as teaches tricks of the trade that will make each build a little easier. The book is designed to not only explain each step but also visually depict the process. The book is written for the layman and details making a full tang ﬁxed blade knife by using the stock removal method, hand forging a hidden tang blade, and crafting a knife from a pre-cut commercially available knife blank. Learn what tools you will need, what steel is the best choice, how to proﬁle the knifes shape, how to grind ﬂat bevels, hollow grinds and full ﬂat bevels, how to harden the steel blade so it will be hard enough to hold and edge and strong enough not to break. The book also covers creative aspects of the craft like decorative blade etching and blade textures which allow the maker to transform a standard knife into a one of a kind piece of metal art. Whether it's for hunting or kitchen use, anyone interested in learning how to make a knife will surely ﬁnd this book informative and indispensable.

A Modern Guide to Knifemaking

2018-07-03 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Laura Zerra
Release : 2018-07-03
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 067/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis A Modern Guide to Knifemaking by : Laura Zerra

Download or read book A Modern Guide to Knifemaking written by Laura Zerra. This book was released on 2018-07-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, survivalist Laura Zerra, one of the stars of Naked and Afraid on the Discovery Channel, shares her essential knifemaking tips and tricks, including step-by-step instructions for both forging and stock removal. We all use a knife pretty much every day, but for Zerra, her daily life often depends on the blade she takes with her into the wild. She's learned about what works and what doesn't, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. From design to sharpening, A Modern Guide to Knifemaking covers every step in the knifemaking process. To begin, you will consider what you want your knife to accomplish, develop a design, and make a prototype. Zerra takes you through choosing and buying steel for your knife and then teaches you to build your own forge. You will learn forging basics and then move on to forge the shape of your knife and make the blade tip. From there, you will cut the blade profile, grind in bevels to make the edge of the knife, heat treat and temper your blade, grind and polish it, and make a handle and sheath for it. You will also learn sharpening techniques to maintain the edge of your new knife. Throughout, Zerra has included Pro-Tips from some of the leading knifemakers working today including Ken Onion, Kaila Cumings, and Mike Jones. A Modern Guide to Knifemaking covers every detail of knifemaking so you can make yourself the perfect knife.

Custom Knifemaking

1985 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Tim McCreight
Release : 1985
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
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Book Rating : 752/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Custom Knifemaking by : Tim McCreight

Download or read book Custom Knifemaking written by Tim McCreight. This book was released on 1985. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten projects will teach beginners how to cut, shape, heat, treat, and finish a knife.

Knife Engineering

2020-07-16

Author : Larrin Thomas
Release : 2020-07-16
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Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 159/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Knife Engineering by : Larrin Thomas

Download or read book Knife Engineering written by Larrin Thomas. This book was released on 2020-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth exploration of the effects of different steels, heat treatments, and edge geometries on knife performance. This book provides ratings for toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance for all of the popular knife steels. Micrographs of over 50 steels. Specific recommended heat treatments for each steel. And answers to questions like: 1) Does a thinner or thicker edge last longer? 2) What heat treatment leads to the best performance? 3) Are there performance benefits to forging blades? 4) Should I use stainless or carbon steel? All of these questions and more are answered by a metallurgist who grew up around the knife industry.

The Wonder of Knifemaking

2011-06-14 Antiques & Collectibles

Author : Wayne Goddard
Release : 2011-06-14
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 86X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Wonder of Knifemaking written by Wayne Goddard. This book was released on 2011-06-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Your questions, comments, and sometimes complaints are what keep me going as a writer. Keep it coming!” ~ Wayne Goddard As a columnist for BLADE Magazine, Wayne Goddard has been answering real questions from real knifemakers for more than twenty years. Now, find all the details in one place in this handy reference for every knifemaker, amateur or professional. • Clear and precise answers on every aspect of knifemaking, from selecting steel to heat treating and finishing the blade. • Tips and tricks for knifemakers of all skill levels. • Completely revised and updated with more than 11 years of new answers.

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