Modern Knifemaking for Beginners

Laura Zerra

Description

From design to sharpening, Modern Knifemaking for Beginners covers every step in the knifemaking process, all with beginners in mind:

  • Knife Design – Consider what you want your knife to accomplish, develop a design, and make a prototype
  • Choosing and Sourcing Materials – Learn how to choose and buy steel for your knife
  • Forging Techniques – Build your own forge, then learn forging basics
  • Developing a Blade Shape – Forge the shape of your knife and make the blade tip
  • Cutting and Finishing the Blade – Cut the blade profile, grind in bevels to make the edge of the knife, heat treat and temper your blade, and grind and polish it
  • Making a Handle and Sheath – Create a handle and sheath for your new knife
  • Maintaining the Edge – Learn sharpening techniques to maintain the knife’s edge

Throughout, the author includes Pro-Tips from some of the leading knifemakers working today, including Ken Onion, Kaila Cumings and Mike Jones.

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    144
  • Size
    235 x 190mm
  • Publisher
    New Shoe Press
  • ISBN
    9780760398043
Stock Code
250595
Our Price
$29.99
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