Basic Knife Making - by Ernst G Siebeneicher-Hellwig (Spiral Bound)

About the Book

It's a tool, a collectible, an aesthetic object, and even a piece of art. Knifemaking has experienced tremendous growth as a hobby, and now you can learn this craft.205 color images and illustrated step-by-step instructions provide all stages of the knife's construction, from selection of the steel, to forging the blade, assembling the handle, and constructing a holder.Includes sections on safety, sources for materials, and 10 templates and designs to inspire your own ideas.

Book Synopsis

In this book Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jürgen Rosinski show the simplest and least expensive ways to construct a simple forge, make all necessary tools yourself, forge a stub tang blade from an old automobile coil spring, and make a complete knife. Their practical guide demonstrates the most important theoretical basics and shows how simple it can be to experience bladesmithing. Each step is presented in text and pictures, with a special focus on forging the blade. Clear lists of tools and materials help you through the process. Practical tips, explanations of terms, and sketches round out the volume.

About the Author

Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig has written several books about knifemaking. Jurgen Rosinski is a blacksmith and former vocational schoolteacher. He teaches knifemaking to both beginning and advanced students.