A compilation of Ed Fowler's most memorable articles from "Blade" magazine, this new volume is sure to be treasured by anyone who appreciates the value and beauty of a good blade. More than 200 photos, 20 in color, demonstrate the knife making process and showcase the inspiring products of master bladesmiths.
Carving a huge following from his popular Knife Talk columns in BLADE magazine, Ed Fowler amasses a second volume of columns just as informative and exciting as the first. A veteran knife maker from Wyoming, Fowler presents 65 articles on such topics as function, design, and technique; philosophy; forging and heat-treating; and the outside world. He also discusses industry legends, knife maintenance, the sheep horn style, how to grind blades, hardening vs. tempering, ball bearing steel, and carbon steel.
Forging — Grinding — Heat Treating — Etching — Polishing — Sharpening Blades — Guards — Pommels — Bolsters — Handles — Sheaths
Whether your interest in making knives is new or you've been crafting blades for years, BLADE's Guide to Making Knives 2nd Edition arms you with knowledge to help you reap the rewards of a fruitful and fulfilling knifemaking hobby or career.
(Пошаговое иллюстрированное руководство от Джо Керцмана как делать ножи.
Ковка - Шлифование - Термообработка - Травление и гравировка - Полировка - Заточка - Навершия - Боевые упоры - Рукояти - Ножны)