S SkaerE Joined Sep 9, 2001 Messages 428 Dec 15, 2002 #1 anyone know of a good one? i have no idea how people can manipulate steel into the shape of a knife blade... i know the best will come from doing it, but i need to start somewhere... thanks
anyone know of a good one? i have no idea how people can manipulate steel into the shape of a knife blade... i know the best will come from doing it, but i need to start somewhere... thanks
Will52100 Joined Dec 4, 2001 Messages 3,824 Dec 15, 2002 #2 The best I can offer is to get a copy of Wayne Goddard's "Wonder of Knifemakeing", or "The 50$ Knife Shop". It showes the basic preform and discuses many aspects of forging to shape.
The best I can offer is to get a copy of Wayne Goddard's "Wonder of Knifemakeing", or "The 50$ Knife Shop". It showes the basic preform and discuses many aspects of forging to shape.
S Sweany Joined Dec 3, 2002 Messages 1,660 Dec 16, 2002 #3 how to's and look here for hammer control tutorial and moving iron anvilfire