Knife Making Book for Beginners: A Bladesmithing User Guide to Forging Knives Plus Tips, Tools and Techniques to Get You Started

by Luke Wade

Overview

Are you looking to venture into the knife making business but don't how where to start from? Or are you looking to start making knives for personal or commercial purposes? Whatever the case may be, this book is right for you

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781952597633
Publisher:	C.U Publishing LLC
Publication date:	02/02/2021
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1

What is Knife Making?

History of Knife Making

How Does Knife Making Work?

Is Knife Making Profitable? - From Hobby to Business

Are Custom Knives Worth the Money?

Handmade knives Vs. Factory Knives - Which is Better?

Chapter 2

Basic Knife Making Terminology

Chapter 3

Tips and Tricks of Knife Making

Chapter 4

Getting Started with Knife Making

Knife Forging Vs. Knife Stock Removal

Tools and Supplies for Your Workspace

Forge

Anvil

Anvil Stand

Hammer

Tongs

Water Trough

Workbench

Drill

Files

Belt Grinder

Quenchant

Hacksaw

Angle Grinder

Knife Making Safety Rules and Equipments

Setting Up Your Bladesmithing Workspace

Chapter 5

Designing Your Knife

Anatomy of a Knife

Basic Knife Anatomy

Advanced Knife Anatomy

Blade Profiles of a Knife

Creating a Knife Template

Chapter 6

Forging Method of Knife Making

Understanding and Selecting Steel

Cutting Knife Blanks

Grinding the Knife Blanks

Heat Treating the Knife Blanks

Making a Handle for the Knife

Sharpening and Caring for Your Knife

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting Common Knife Making Problems

Chapter 8

Knife Making Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Conclusion