BLADE's Guide to Making Knives

Fusing the expertise of seven of the best knifemakers in the world BLADE's Guide to Making Knives is an unrivaled how-to for blade enthusiasts! In the rapidly evolving world of knifemaking, expert blade fashioning advice is essential for any serious collector or knifemaker.

You'll gain professional tips about grinding blades, crafting hunting knives, forging pattern-welded steel into intricate designs, making folding knives, forging swords, creating a tomahawk and fashioning the important bolster between knife and blade, in detailed instructions and 250 striking color illustrations. Whether knifemaker or collector, expert guidance from the likes of Walter Brend, Joe Szilaski and others, in one outstanding resource, is a must-have.

• Features instructions from seven of the world's leading knifemakers for a truly expert resource
• 250 color illustrations demonstrate expert techniques
• Techniques for everything from forging steel to making a tomahawk are covered for the diverse population of knifemakers