| Basic Knife Making: From Raw Steel to a Finished Stub Tang Knife Contributor(s): Siebeneicher-Hellwig, Ernst G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764335081 ISBN-13: 9780764335082 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Spiral Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Metal Work |
| Dewey: 621.932 |
| LCCN: 2009942462 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.8" W x 10.9" (1.30 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and J rgen 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Siebeneicher-Hellwig, Ernst G.: - Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig has written several books about knifemaking. Jürgen Rosinski is a blacksmith and former vocational schoolteacher. He teaches knifemaking to both beginning and advanced students. |