Knife Making: How To Forge A Knife For Beginners

Making your own knife can be a difficult process to master, but with this step-by-step guide, you will have the knowledge to make a homemade knife with relative ease.

Within the contents of this practical knife-making guide, you’ll discover:

- The proper tools and equipment needed to make a knife and how to establish a productive workplace where your knife-making efforts can thrive;

- The different knife structures, blade types, and kinds of tangs and how to design a knife according to your needs and preferences;

- An exceptional blueprint on creating your first knife template from drawing it on a piece of paper to creating a wooden prototype;

- The various types of steel used in knife making and how to easily choose the best steel to craft a high-quality, visually appealing knife;

- Invaluable knowledge on blade forging – heating and hammering your steel, a step-by-step blacksmithing process, cutting the steel, etc;

- The types of grinds, a proven guide on developing grinding skills, and bonus easy-to-follow grinding tips and tricks that will significantly ease the process;

- What heat treating is, tips about the hardening process and quenching, and how to give your knife the best finish by tempering, grinding, and polishing;

- How to create a strong, beautiful handle by choosing the right handle materials and pins, and how to sharpen your knife to perfection;