Blades Guide to Making Knives 3rd Edition

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Blade's Guide to Making Knives 3rd Edition will guide you in the skill of knifemaking from master craftsmen Abe Elias, Tim Zowada, Wally Hayes, Don Fogg, Steve Culver, Rick Dunkerley, Kevin L. Hoffman, Ryan Johnson and Murray Carter. The coveted information they share inside this book is the equivalent of trade secrets and whether you're new to blade smithing or an experienced creator. This book will save you years of trial and error, frustration and mistakes that they personally made while learning the craft.

Featured topics include:

Designing knives with CAD software

How to craft swords, combination weapons, kitchen knives, bushcraft blades and more

Forging, heat treating, grinding, polishing and sheath making techniques

Step-by-step instructions, more than 500 full-color photos and a treasure trove of professional tips and insights make this a must-have book for anyone interested in the art of knifemaking.

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