Help me get started

[flatbow]

I would like to begin learning about knifemaking. The guys and girls from the General Discussion group said this was the place to ask. Could anyone out there recommend a good begnner's book and a basic set of tools and equipment? I would like to learn to hand forge my knives. Also I am still looking for a pattern for the parang style machete used on the first "Survivor" series on CBS. Thanks for your help.

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[cutline blades]

a real good book for that is called "The Hand Forged Knife" by carl schroen..goes into pretty good detail on steel choices,sheath construction, even sharpening with a stone.but it doesn`t cover propane forges.

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i keep grinding and grinding and it is still too short!!

 

[TJ Smith]

Go to your local Library check em all out
Books don't cost much that way
David Boye has a good book. I think it's called"Step by Step Knifemaking" You Can do It
Also 2 videos by Allen Blade 1 on flat grinding and one on hollow grinding are good
Take Care
TJ Smith

 

[Harry Jensen]

Wealth of info here for everybody here as well---

http://www.engnath.com/Aboutus2.html

Bob Grind passed away, but left this legacy...he helped more than one knifemaker get his/her start!
Harry Jensen

 

[Michael Bennett]

Ron Hood's site (www.survival.com) sells a video about knifemaking. It runs about $20.

Mike

 

[Yvsa]

:
And there's also a wealth of info right here on the Shoptalk Forum and the Shoptalk Archives.
Lots of specific questions and their answers.

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