Blade's Guide to Making Knives
Kertzman, Joe
ISBN 10: 0896892409 ISBN 13: 9780896892408
Published by Krause Publ, 2005
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Synopsis:
Blade Building Made Easy
The world's finest knifemakers learned to ply their trade through trial and error. They honed their skills with blood, sweat and tears. Never before has there been a fully illustrated, all-color, step-by-step book on how to make knives - until now! And, as a bonus, two chapters are dedicated to sword and tomahawk making.
Novice knifemakers, knife enthusiasts and shop junkies of the world, this is the book of your dreams!
- Learn to grind blades
- Fashion handles the easy way
- Forge steel like the pros
- Fashion bolsters and guards
- Fit and finish those bladed beauties
Chapters are penned by some of the world's greatest knifemakers, including Wane Goddard, Allen Elishewitz, Rick Dunkerley, Don Fogg, R.J. Martin, Jow Szilaski and John Lewis Jensen.
Seeing is believing, and with over 400 step-by-step illustrations guiding you along the way to making your first or finest knife, this book is a must-have for any knife enthusiast's library. Have fun, and be careful!
About the Author:
Joe Kertzman has authored 12 editions of the Knives annual book, as well as theArt of the Knife, BLADE's Guide to Making Knives and four editions ofSporting Knives. Joe is also Managing Editor of BLADE Magazine.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Blade's Guide to Making Knives
Publisher: Krause Publ
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good