Step by Step Knife Making: Tools and Techniques to Forging Your Own Knife

by Jason Brubaker

A thorough beginner’s guide for ambitious knife makers who want to experience blacksmithing the right wayThis book is designed to be picked up by knife making enthusiasts looking to improve their skills, you can use this book but unlike many other knife making books, this book simplifies the process so if you have zero experience you can follow through and create your first knife. Here’s what you’ll uncover in this •How to design and create your own first knife from start to finish •Performance and character of heated steel and the science of metalworking•Preparing your workspace safely and the most essential equipment•The most preferable type of steel that you should use to make knives and why this information is key•How to build a simple but effective forge•Simple techniques, used by master bladesmiths, that will help you create a durable knife even if it's your first time ever•Professional tips at every step of forging to shorten your learning curve tremendously•Discover the core of your shop, how to avoid the most common mistakes beginners make, the essential tools •And MoreThis 160-page illustrated book covers years of experience from an experienced blacksmith obsessed with learning his craft. you’ll never feel left behind because of the tips and suggestions you’ll be presented with every step of the way. Intrigued yet?Then scroll to the top and click “Buy Now.”

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2020

About the author

Jason Brubaker works at Dreamworks Animation in Visual Development. At night, he puts on his cape and doubles as an independent graphic novelist and self-publisher.
--from the author's blog