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Main Discussion Area => At the Forge => Topic started by: Trapper Rob on February 06, 2018, 11:11:24 am

Title: Knife Making Books
Post by: Trapper Rob on February 06, 2018, 11:11:24 am

What book do you think is the best for knife making?

Title: Re: Knife Making Books
Post by: Greybuff on February 06, 2018, 07:37:35 pm

There are a ton of great videos on YOUTUBE that cover basic blacksmithing to knives and even straight razors? There are how tos on building hammers, tongs, forges etc. If one of you guys that is good w/posting pics would pm me I would send you a pic to post of a really handy tool that's easy to make for in the blacksmith or bow shop.....paul

Title: Re: Knife Making Books
Post by: osage outlaw on February 07, 2018, 08:59:37 am

I bought this book but I haven't read it all yet. 

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Title: Re: Knife Making Books
Post by: osage outlaw on February 07, 2018, 10:07:48 am

I just ordered this book.  I'm not sure how much knife making is covered in it.  K Halverson recommended it in an old post.


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Title: Re: Knife Making Books
Post by: Bryce on February 07, 2018, 04:49:26 pm

There are some great narrated YouTube videos that will visually show you what to look for and how to take raw steel and turn it into something pure and hard. I’ve really gotten into making the spines of my knives soft and then clay tempering the blade edge and adding a nice hamon.

Title: Re: Knife Making Books
Post by: Trapper Rob on February 07, 2018, 08:18:08 pm

Bryce can't wait to see some of your knives.
Clint I did buy the $50 Knife Shop I also got The Wonders Of Knife Making by Goddard's.

Title: Re: Knife Making Books
Post by: dylanholderman on February 16, 2018, 08:32:10 am

I’ll second Wayne Goddard’s 50 dollar knife shop it’s a good book