Book on Folding Knives

[knifeprofessor]

If you are interested in learning more about folding knives, you might be interested in my new book "A Primer on Folding Knives", with comprehensive chapters on folding knife anatomy, steel metallurgy and knife sharpening.

The book would also make a great gift.

Price: $19.95 plus $3.00 First Class shipping or $5.00 Priority Mail shipping
PayPal: sales@innovativetextbooks.com

<h2>Table of Contents</h2>

<ul>
<li>Introduction<ul>
<li>What Are You Going To Do With It?</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Knife Anatomy and Operation<ul>
<li>Knife Manufacturers</li>
<li>Knife Anatomy</li>
<li>Blade Grinds</li>
<li>Blade Shapes</li>
<li>Bevel Angle</li>
<li>Carry Positions</li>
<li>Opening Mechanisms</li>
<li>Locking Mechanisms</li>
<li>Blade Lock Issues</li>
<li>Handle Materials</li>
<li>Blade Construction</li>
<li>Blade Coatings</li>
<li>Blade Finishes</li>
<li>Knife Care</li>
<li>Exotic Knifes</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Steel Metallurgy in Brief<ul>
<li>The Properties of Steel</li>
<li>The Composition of Steel</li>
<li>The Structure of Steel</li>
<li>Heat Treatment of Steel</li>
<li>Alloy Steel</li>
<li>Powder Metallurgy</li>
<li>Steel Brands</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Knife Sharpening<ul>
<li>So You&#39;re Happy With The Factory Edge?</li>
<li>Types of Sharpening Methods</li>
<li>Sharpening Is Very Personal</li>
<li>Sharpening Frustration</li>
<li>Practical Versus Theoretical Sharpening</li>
<li>What is Sharpness?</li>
<li>When Is It Sharp?</li>
<li>Reasons For Sharpening</li>
<li>Grits and Microns</li>
<li>The Sharpening Process</li>
<li>Sharpening Stones</li>
<li>Sharpening Systems</li>
<li>Stropping</li>
<li>My Recommendations</li>
<li>Edge Maintenance</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
Thanks,

Steven Roman