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A Modern Guide To Knifemaking: Stepbystep Instruction For Forging Your Own Knife From Expert Bladesmiths, Including Making You
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In A Modern Guide To Knifemaking, Survivalist Laura Zerra, One Of The Stars Of Naked And Afraid On The Discovery Channel, Shares Her Essential Knifemaking Tips And Tricks, Including Stepbystep Instructions For Both Forging And Stock Removal.We All Use A Knife Pretty Much Every Day, But For Zerra, Her Daily Life Often Depends On The Blade She Takes With Her Into The Wild. She'S Learned About What Works And What Doesn'T, What Steel Will Hold An Edge, And What Nuances In Blade Design Will Make Or Break A Knife.From Design To Sharpening, A Modern Guide To Knifemaking Covers Every Step In The Knifemaking Process. To Begin, You Will Consider What You Want Your Knife To Accomplish, Develop A Design, And Make A Prototype. Zerra Takes You Through Choosing And Buying Steel For Your Knife And Then Teaches You To Build Your Own Forge. You Will Learn Forging Basics And Then Move On To Forge The Shape Of Your Knife And Make The Blade Tip. From There, You Will Cut The Blade Profile, Grind In Bevels To Make The Edge Of The Knife, Heat Treat And Temper Your Blade, Grind And Polish It, And Make A Handle And Sheath For It. You Will Also Learn Sharpening Techniques To Maintain The Edge Of Your New Knife.Throughout, Zerra Has Included Protips From Some Of The Leading Knifemakers Working Today Including Ken Onion, Kaila Cumings, And Mike Jones.A Modern Guide To Knifemaking Covers Every Detail Of Knifemaking So You Can Make Yourself The Perfect Knife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Modern Guide to Knifemaking'? A: The book provides step-by-step instructions for forging your own knife, covering essential knifemaking tips and techniques from expert bladesmiths.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Modern Guide to Knifemaking'? A: The author is Laura Zerra, a survivalist known for her appearances on the Discovery Channel's 'Naked and Afraid'.
- Q: What materials do I need to start knifemaking as described in the book? A: The book guides you on choosing and buying steel for your knife, and it also teaches you how to build your own forge.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Modern Guide to Knifemaking' have? A: The book has 160 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is flexibound, which combines the durability of hardcover with the flexibility of paperback.
- Q: Is 'A Modern Guide to Knifemaking' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book includes detailed instructions and tips, making it accessible for beginners as well as experienced knifemakers.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics like knife design, forging basics, heat treating, tempering, grinding, polishing, and sharpening techniques.
- Q: Does the book include professional tips from experienced knifemakers? A: Yes, it features Pro-Tips from renowned knifemakers such as Ken Onion, Kaila Cumings, and Mike Jones.
- Q: When was 'A Modern Guide to Knifemaking' published? A: The book was published on July 3, 2018.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is illustrated, providing visual aids to enhance the learning experience.