Blade Building Made EasyThe 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 bladesFashion handles the easy wayForge steel like the prosFashion bolsters and guardsFit and finish those bladed beautiesChapters 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.
This guidebook by Joe Kertzman, titled "Blade's Guide to Making Knives," published by Krause Publications in 2005, is a perfect addition to any library of sports and recreation or history enthusiasts. The book is written in English and has 160 pages, covering the topics of military/weapons and general history.
The book has an item length of 10.9 inches, item height of 0.5 inches, and item width of 8.2 inches. It weighs 22.4 ounces and is in a perfect format. With its detailed information regarding the history of knife-making, and various techniques with step-by-step instructions, this book is a must-have for all knife enthusiasts.