Knifemaking for Everyone How to Get Started Creating Beautiful, Functional and Valuable Blades

Ready to try your hand at knifemaking? This is how to get started! Knifemaker and author Jason Fry wants you to know that knifemaking is a skill that can be learned by almost anyone. It doesn''t have to be mysterious or expensive, and the final result is limited only by your imagination. By breaking down the process, Fry shows you how to start with confidence, even if you have zero experience. Opening with an explanation of the six essential steps needed no matter what type of knife is your goal, Knifemaking for Everyone provides the basics and then goes on to delve into the details those steps. You''ll learn about the many different types of steel available and how choose the one best for your project; methods for shaping the blade; the hardening process; finishing the blade; and installing the handle. The author defines all the knife terms you need to know and provides numerous tool and equipment options, depending on what methods you want to use and how advanced you want to get. Whether you''re moderately curious about knifemaking or ready to take on a serious new venture in the world of bladesmithing, this is your guide to success.