Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop, Revised

by Wayne Goddard

"The most important ingredient for success with simple methods is to have a sincere desire to do." ~Wayne Goddard There's nothing better than spending time in the presence of an experienced knifemaker, except maybe, learning a few tricks of the trade. In this revised edition of Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop , Wayne walks you through creating a cost-effective shop of your own, and enhancing your knifemaking skills by getting back to the basics. The very book that changed the face of bladesmithing is revamped, with full color photo instructions and the tried-and-true format you will refer to for years to come. If you want to make knives like on Forged in Fire , this is the place to start. This go-to guide * Tools needed to make knives, and outfit a personal workshop without breaking the bank
* Forging and heat-treating techniques, to help improve existing bladesmithing skills
* 250 color photos demonstrate basic knife making techniques

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Benjamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent resource on getting started in the craft of working with steel. Goddard's text is brisk, accessible, and to the point making the book a quick and enjoyable read. Several of his points are repeated throughout the text, mainly regarding the necessity of a student's willingness to fail repeatedly before mastering many of the skills he describes; I imagine that this particular fact bears repeating as there are probably few knife making hopefuls who continue past the "I want to make awesome knives and make lots of money" stage only to get discouraged early on.

Of particular note is the section regarding forge construction and the workings of "the worlds tinniest forge".

[Misty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiration is a bonus not mentioned in Wayne's books

Wayne Goddard, lived in Oregon same as myself. I wish I'd had the opportunity to know Wayne because everyone says he was a great man. I love his books and have read them many times. I get very good information from his writings, but I also get inspiration from where he started to the master he became. I was sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. But he lives on threw all he took the time to show his style of making and testing blades as a real Bladesmith should. Lord will have plenty of razor sharp kitchen knives now.

[J Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fascinating book by an experienced and accomplished bladesmith. It includes photos and illustrations of the knives he has made; the tools he has used - or built - to make the knives; and the forging process. The only drawback is that the author is far too knowledgeable about forging and so the discussion is significantly above the level of knowledge of a beginner.

[Scott Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real book for real people that want to learn and do real things. Respect.

[Rah~ri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love steel.
I SOoo want to make some damascus.
I can taste it.

...kinda metallic ...yuck.

you know those cables you see lining the roads
instead of jersey barriers...Man.
Those can make such beautiful
cable damascus : )
If only i was allowed to play with fire...