Christmas Shop Talk Giveaway-Closed

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Awesome! I'm not in, but super cool give away! I've got it on the shelf too!
 
Nice offer Count. Thanks.

I’m out though as I was fortunate enough that the World’s Greatest Dad—mine—handed me a copy about 34 yrs ago. That realization makes me feel old now but I still thumb through it at least once a year as I keep finding new and useful details.

Guys, this is a classic while still meant to be used. It covers both basic stock removal and hand forging SOPs (RWL’s and Bill Moran’s no less) and also has chapters on practical shop safety, on making a quality straight knife sans modern power tools (yeah brace and bit), on sheath making and some selective history of American handmades. There is also clear input on craft from other past greats like Corbet Sigman and Buster Warenski (his "Gem of the Orient" sold originally for $1.2 million).

Now the bad news; this second edition forward contains what look to be photocopies of the original B&W photos (misplaced negatives?). I have seen two of these side by side with my grime-covered dog-eared copy and they are simply awful. To the point of being useless in at least one section.

So, if you really want this book, and are not that one guy Sam picks in his secret enigmatic Christmas ritual, then I would suggest saving your pennies and hunting the older editions. Look for the white cover.
 
I'm in. I have been interested in this book but have never picked it up, for one reason or another. It would make a great addition to the books I do currently own. Thanks for the chance here Count and for all you do for the members of this forum both new and old, as well as on our Canadian knifemakers forum. Thanks again.
 
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