Blade's Guide to Making Knives - Couverture souple

Kertzman, J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0896892409 ISBN 13 : 9780896892408

Editeur : KP Books, 2005

Synopsis

Blade Building Made Easy The world's finest knifemakers learned to ply their trade through trial and error. They honed their skills with blood, sweat and tears. Never before has there been a fully illustrated, all-color, step-by-step book on how to make knives - until now! And, as a bonus, two chapters are dedicated to sword and tomahawk making. Novice knifemakers, knife enthusiasts and shop junkies of the world, this is the book of your dreams! Learn to grind blades Fashion handles the easy way Forge steel like the pros Fashion bolsters and guards Fit and finish those bladed beauties Chapters are penned by some of the world's greatest knifemakers, including Wane Goddard, Allen Elishewitz, Rick Dunkerley, Don Fogg, R.J. Martin, Jow Szilaski and John Lewis Jensen. Seeing is believing, and with over 400 step-by-step illustrations guiding you along the way to making your first or finest knife, this book is a must-have for any knife enthusiast's library. Have fun, and be careful!

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Learn the Secrets of Knifemaking From the Masters of the Trade With an all-star cast of renowned knifemakers, BLADE's Guide To Making Knives 2nd Edition brings you the most up-to-date, inside information available on fashioning edged implements. In this full-color, meticulously illustrated volume: John Lewis Jensen, designer and fabricator of one-of-a-kind ornamental edged weaponry, presents a step-by-step guide to creating your own art knife in "Desk Daggers: A Limited Edition Jensen Knives Trio" Tim Zowada, forger of damascus and smelted steel, reveals his trade secrets and methods in "Making the Using Knife" Allen Elishewitz lends his knowledge and know-how in "Making Patterns and Using a Pantograph" for those in the design stages of fashioning fine knives. Don Fogg, arguably one of the best sword makers on the planet, shares his expertise in "Forging Steel from Raw Materials" Vince Evans, crafter of Scottish dirks, Viking swords, Central Asian weaponry and other exotic and historical pieces, reveals his methods for "Making and Carving a Scottish Dirk" Rick Dunkerley, known for his mosaic-damascus masterpieces, opens his world of knowledge in "Building a Damascus Locking-Liner Folder" Kevin Hoffman unlocks the mysteries of "Lost Wax Casting for Guards & Pommels" illustrating each and every step of this tedious yet rewarding process. It's All Here! Forging Grinding Heat Treating Etching Polishing Sharpening Blades Guards Pommels Bolsters Handles Sheaths Whether your interest in making knives is new or you've been crafting blades for years, BLADE's Guide to Making Knives 2nd Edition arms you with knowledge to help you reap the rewards of a fruitful and fulfilling knifemaking hobby or career.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Hone your knifemaking skills to perfection! Nine of the world's most skilled bladesmiths have brought together the expertise gained from decades of perfecting the craft into this book--all to give you the best resource available on how to create edged masterpieces of your own."Blade's Guide to Making Knives 3rd Edition" will give you an apprenticeship in knifemaking from master craftsmen Abe Elias, Tim Zowada, Wally Hayes, Don Fogg, Steve Culver, Rick Dunkerley, Kevin L. Hoffman, Ryan Johnson and Murray Carter. The coveted material they share inside this book is the equivalent of trade secrets--and whether you're new to blade building or an experienced edged implement creator--it will save you the years of trial and error, frustration and mistakes they made while learning the craft. Featured topics include: Designing knives with CAD softwareHow to build swords, combination weapons, kitchen knives, bushcraft blades and moreForging, heat treating, grinding, polishing and sheath making techniquesStep-by-step instructions, more than 500 full-color photos and a treasure trove of professional tips and insights make this a must-have book for anyone interested in the ancient art of knifemaking.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: KP Books
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0896892409
• ISBN 13: 9780896892408
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible