Hand Forged Knife: An Introduction to the Working of Modern Tool Steels. This item is unavailable.
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Language: English
Published by Knife World Pubns, 1985
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- Softcover
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- Title
- Hand Forged Knife: An Introduction to the Working of Modern Tool Steels
- Author
- Karl Schroen
- Publisher
- Knife World Pubns
- Publication year
- 1985
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- signed by author
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0940362082
- ISBN 13
- 9780940362086
- Item weight
- 0.54 pounds
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.
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About the Author
Author Karl Schroen is a fourth-generation blacksmith and a frequent instructor of knifemaking classes.
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