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[bsr]

I really want to start making knives and I have no idea where to start. so Ive got a couple of questions for anybody that makes knives.



What do I need to get started?


Is there any good books or videos on knife making?

 

[Hesparus]

The book that really did it for me was Step-By-Step Knifemaking: You can do it! by David Boye. I got it used on amazon for $6 including shipping. Best money I ever spent. It's the only book I've used and it got me to where I am now.

- Chris

 

[Will52100]

You've got the most important thing already, the "want toos"

The books that did it for me were Wayne Godard's "Wonder of Knifemaking" and Ed Fowler's "Knife Talk"

Tool wise I started with a couple files, a hack saw and access to a drill press, though a hand drill will get you started. The fanciest grinder in the world is at it's basics just a faster(a LOT faster ) file.

 

[Ilovetoolsteel]

I really want to start making knives and I have no idea where to start. so Ive got a couple of questions for anybody that makes knives.



What do I need to get started?


Is there any good books or videos on knife making?

Wayne Goddard's $50 knife shop is a good start.

David Boyes book is the first I ever got my hands on.

Bob Loveless put out a good video. It shows you some basics but mostly it shows you how Bob makes a knife.

Bob Terzuola's book is the best there is on making a linerlock folder.

There is a book by Ron Lake, Frank Centofante and Wayne Clay on making lock back folders that is excelent.


Drew

 

[ddavelarsen]

Also check out the tutorials on Dan Gray's website.

You might find some real inspiration at Center Cross Instructional Videos too.

Good luck and welcome to the addiction! You've found a good place to ask your questions, and the more specific the better.

 

[indian george]

If you live around me come by the shop and we will give you a jump start. On saturdays (whne warm) I have 2 or 3 guys over here making damascus and just hanging out.