Bladesmithing for Beginners: Make Your First Knife in 7 Steps (Your First Year of Knifemaking Book 1) Kindle Edition

If you want to make your first knife without breaking the bank with expensive machinery, then keep reading...Are you a beginner bladesmith looking to make his first knife? Are you looking for an inexpensive way to get started?Are you worried that you will need a lot of tools to get started? Are you afraid of mistakes you might make with your first project?Have you ever felt like making a knife, and realised that reliable sources of information on bladesmithing were scarce and expensive?I, Wes Sander, will share the secrets of making your first knife in 7 steps. In this book you will discover:The most cost-effective method to make your first knifeThe only 4 tools you need to make your first knifeHow to set up a good workshop, without breaking the bank with expensive machineryThe #1 high-performance steel you should use to make knivesThe correct grit range of sandpapers you should use while hand sanding your knifeHow to get a satin finish on your knife, without using power tools1 sharpening mistake that could ruin the entire edge of your knife How to heat treat 1095 steel, without risking it to warp or shatter1 simple test that will determine the sharpness of your knife How to get good grind lines, without using a grinding jigHow to repair knife warps after heat treatmentA simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knifeThis book has been made to avoid as much of the complicated jargon related to bladesmithing as possible, and the whole idea is to keep the book simple.All of the 7 knifemaking steps have pictures and illustrations to help you make your knife ASAP!Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:Q: What is this book about?A: This book is a guide to making your first knife in 10 steps.Q: I have never done any kind of metal work before. Will it be easy for me to start? A: Yes. Even though the steps inside are simple, they have been explained in fair detail. You can make your first knife with the help of this book, even if you have never lifted a hammer before.Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book?A: Only the bare minimum are required. You can even start with just 4 quality hand tools to make your first knife. The goal of this book is to make sure that you spend as less time reading while applying the knowledge in this book.I want you to get through this book quickly and start making knives.Every day that you delay, is another day that you deny your own desire for making knives.Take action now by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now with 1-click' button to receive this book instantly Read more