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Has Your Life-Long Dream Been to Craft a Knife? It's About Time Your Dreams Came True Learn the Art and Science of Knife-Making & Start Working on Your Masterpiece Today
If it wasn't for knives, we wouldn't be here. Did you know that knife-making begun since prehistoric times when they were mainly used as weapons for protection? Soon after, people started using knives for hunting animals, thus ensuring there was always 'food on the table'.
Without knives, Charles Darwin's evolution wouldn't have happened the way he described it.It was about 500 years ago when knives were first used as cutlery. Fast forward to today, knife-making is an art and science that millions of people are passionate about. Men have been designing knifes for centuries, and with the help of this book, you can craft your own masterpiece
Within the contents of this practical knife-making guide, you'll discover:- The proper tools and equipment needed to make a knife and how to establish a productive workplace where your knife-making efforts can thrive;
- The different knife structures, blade types, and kinds of tangs and how to design a knife according to your needs and preferences;
- An exceptional blueprint on creating your first knife template from drawing it on a piece of paper to creating a wooden prototype;
- The various types of steel used in knife making and how to easily choose the best steel to craft a high-quality, visually appealing knife;
- Invaluable knowledge on blade forging - heating and hammering your steel, a step-by-step blacksmithing process, cutting the steel, etc;
- The types of grinds, a proven guide on developing grinding skills and bonus easy-to-follow grinding tips and trick that will significantly ease the process;
- What heat treating is, tips about the hardening process and quenching, and how to give your knife the best finish by tempering, grinding, and polishing;
- How to create a strong, beautiful handle by choosing the right handle materials and pins, and how to sharpen your knife to perfection;
- Make a sheath;
- Properly care for your knife;
- Create a blade without forging using the stock removal method;
- And much more