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In ones honest oppinion which is the best book for a newbie to read?
Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop,OR Complete Bladesmith : Forging Your Way To Perfection
by Jim Hrisoulas

I have no clue which one is better so please help
 
I would say Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop because he gives you great ideas on building your own tools or using what you have. It will probably help you start making knives quicker than the other. -chris

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Chris Crawford Knives

 
Wayne's book is a good one. Hrisoulas has more details on the forging process, Wayne's book is full of tips, tools, and lots of little details. So, I suppose it's what your looking for.

Me? I agree with Chris.

Steve
 
Wayne's book is best for the complete newbie - no tools,no experience.Jim's book is far superior as a reference and learning book for the somewhat experienced smith.I would get both if I were you.BTW Jim's second book is mostly for damascus makers,and his third book is just a remix of the first two.
SA
 
Just buy them both. I started with the David Boye book. Somebody borrowed it 10 years ago and hasnt brought it back yet so I cant remember what it is called. David uses saw blade steel mostly. Good reading. Our local library has it, maybe yours does too.
 
I just purchased The Wonder of Knifemaking by Wayne Goddard and Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop. But as or the library some jackbutt kept the books that they had on knife making. :mad: :mad:

Thanks for the replies

Pj
 
Get and read all the books you can. If you just have those two accessible, get both and start with the $50 Knife Shop book.
Scott
 
What is it about David Boye's book that makes it so hard to keep? After the second one walked off I gave up on owning a copy. Just wasn't meant to be.

Checked out WG's a while back and it's a good starter book, easy to understand and all. Be my recommendation. Have Dr. H's book in my reading room it's a wonderful book and a great resource. But like most of you guys I have several different books and poke through them all the time for that little inspiration kick.

The real deal in learning is in the application and practice, practice, practice!
You just gotta do it!
 
bladsmth said:
BRUCE,
it is, "Step-by-Step knifemaking",by David Boye
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Yes thats the one. I read it cover to cover a couple times before it grew legs and walked off.
 
I probably have 20 knifemaking books,a dozen videos,and 10 or so metallurgical and reference books.I still take a look at any book I run across that I don't have.Almost every teacher has some value to impart.Ed Fowler's books are also of use,and they make a good read.
Jim Hrisoulas produces the most extensive book(s) I have encountered.They are worth every penny of the cost.When I want to check on a steel or technique,I pick his book up.It sits at the side of my easy chair,where I do most of my planning and sketching.
Funny that other makers have trouble hanging on to Dave Boyes book.I have never lost track of a knife book on loan except that one.I have given several copies away to makers who have lost theirs.
SA
 
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