If you are an ambitious beginner Knife Maker-or an experienced looking for a reference or to expand your knowledge-The Step-by-Step Knife Making is the perfect place to start!
Well written by an experienced Knife Maker, Step-by-Step Knife Making thoroughly lays out the essential considerations to getting started, such as what tools you will need, how to set up your work area safely, and how to source inexpensive materials so your new craft-or trade-doesn't empty your bank account.
Through this book you will learn:
-How to design and create your own first knife from start to finish
-Troubleshooting advice, and illustrating the essential techniques and skills you'll need to master-from beginner to advanced.
-Step-by-step instructions help you follow along with every process
-Over 100 Images illustrate every tool, project, and procedure in extremely useful detail
-Learn the science of metalworking and understand the behavior of Heated Metal and how it moves
-Set up your workspace safely and economically, learn how to salvage steel, and learn about the essential tools you'll need
Author Buck Garraway, an experienced Knife Maker with more than 15 years of metalworking experience, through this comprehensive volume geared toward answers the many questions that new Knife Makers often have!
Join the do-it-yourself revolution with the time-honored craft of Knife Making and let Step-by-Step Knife Making be your guide!
