Making Full Tang Knives for Beginners

Peter Fronteddu, Stefan Steigerwald

ISBN 10: 0764347527 / ISBN 13: 9780764347528

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US, 2015

About this Item

From drawing the initial sketches of a design to etching your initials into the handle, Steigerwald and Fronteddu expertly demonstrate how to build a fixed-blade, full tang knife with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. These widely used knives are robust implements and are relatively easy to create, making this form an ideal choice for the beginning knife maker. No previous knifemaking knowledge is necessary, and the list of required tools is short: files, sandpaper, a drill, and elbow grease. All knives shown are variants of the same basic construction, but you will find many different styles of bolsters and handles, as well as advice on selecting the right steel according to the demands of a particular blade's components. Having a small, handy knife at your side, designed and made by your own hands, will surely bring you more satisfaction than a store-bought, mass-produced pocket knife.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Full Tang Knives for Beginners
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764347527
• ISBN 13: 9780764347528
• Binding: Spiral Bound
• Condition: New
• Weight: 399 grams

About this title

Synopsis

From drawing the initial sketches of a design to etching your initials into the handle, Steigerwald and Fronteddu expertly demonstrate how to build a fixed-blade, full tang knife with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. These widely used knives are robust implements and are relatively easy to create, making this form an ideal choice for the beginning knife maker. No previous knifemaking knowledge is necessary, and the list of required tools is short: files, sandpaper, a drill, and elbow grease. All knives shown are variants of the same basic construction, but you will find many different styles of bolsters and handles, as well as advice on selecting the right steel according to the demands of a particular blade’s components. Having a small, handy knife at your side, designed and made by your own hands, will surely bring you more satisfaction than a store-bought, mass-produced pocket knife.

About the Authors

Stefan Steigerwald is one of Germany's best-known knifemakers. Peter Fronteddu is a knife expert, author, and photographer.

Peter Fronteddu is a writer and photographer. Stefan Steigerwald is a knifemaker.