A complete introduction to the practical construction of hand-forged knives. Over 160 photos accompany the well-written text, instructing the reader on every step of the process. Included is an introduction to steels, forging, annealing, hardening and tempering; a detailed study of various steels; the blacksmith shop- tools and equipment used; forging operations- how to do it; and finishing the knife- handles, sharpening, sheath making, etc.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Author Karl Schroen is a fourth-generation blacksmith and a frequent instructor of knifemaking classes.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Books from the Past, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Kerry Richardson (illustrator). B/W photos and a few figures; bibliography. The front cover has a light, bend line on the top corner. Scans e-mailed upon request. Standard shipping cost in the U.S. will be reduced. Seller Inventory # 017033
Seller: Persephone's Books, Gastonia, NC, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 136 pp. The front cover is creased at scuffed. The binding is secure, and the text is clean. Seller Inventory # 077970
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0940362082.A
Seller: Pink Casa Antiques, Frankfort, KY, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. tight, creased spine, pages clear and bright with foxing on edges, shelf and edge wear, cover rubbing, tanning and foxing, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders. Seller Inventory # 88908
Seller: Book Stall of Rockford, Inc., Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. AS NEW. No wear to the covers. No spine creasing from opening. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No musty odor. No tobacco odor. No water damage. No soiling. No sun fading. Seller Inventory # MP25-426B
Seller: Bruce Irving, Haworth, NJ, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Soft cover book, VG. Published by Knife World, covers the hand forging of tool steels. Book. Seller Inventory # 002264
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0940362082