Fancy Knives: Materials and Decorative Techniques - Couverture rigide

Steigerwald, Stefan

 
9780764330674: Fancy Knives: Materials and Decorative Techniques
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0764330675 ISBN 13 : 9780764330674
Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Through over 300 clear color photos and concise text, you can learn the materials, qualities, working styles, and decorating techniques of penknives. Learn the differences of carbon and alloyed steels, steel designations, and impressive damascene decoration. Knife blade types and steel polishes are featured as well as options for knife handle materials, including wood, horn, antler, bone, ivory, and mother-of-pearl. Explore handle decorating techniques that include engraving, etching, inlay, scrimshaw, and coloring. Once knives have been carefully studied, sheath manufacturing techniques using leather are also discussed. Finally, instructions are given to readers who wish to make their own knives. Collectors and all who appreciate the fine art of penknife making will treasure this book.

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À propos de l?auteur

Stefan Steigerwald is one of Germany's best-known knifemakers. Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig is an instructor at the Bavarian State Hunting School.

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Éditeur
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0764330675
ISBN 13 
9780764330674
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
184
Coordonnées du fabricant
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