Knifemaking books

cybrok · Apr 10, 2006

I was looking on knifekits.com and I wonder how good are these books. What are your opinions on those?

THE TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE: A Study of the Anatomy and Construction of the Liner-Locked Folder by Bob Terzuola

HOW TO MAKE FOLDING KNIVES by R. Lake, F. Centofante and W. Clay

or

Forget about those and look on the net?

Thanks

mlovett · Apr 10, 2006

They're good. may I also suggest How to Make Knives by Loveles and Barney. It also includes sections by Warenske, Jim Small Bob Dozier, Bill Moran, and Corbit Sigman. Mike http://www.lovettknives.com/

fitzo · Apr 10, 2006

This book by Don Robinson is a machinist's approach to locating the pivot, stop, and detente when making a linerlock. While shown using a mill table, it will work if you have a X-Y table on your drill press.

Don is a forum member here, and runs online classes over at knifenetwork.com.

Don Robinson's "My Way"

PS: If you want some CAD patterns to try, look at Don's offerings on his website.

Jared Stenoien · Apr 10, 2006

anyone else having trouble with that last link? maybe my computers just being stupid again

fitzo · Apr 10, 2006

Google "Don Robinson" and look for the "custom knives by...." link. Or search on his name here and use his homepage link.

I just tried it and it worked for me, but that may not mean much....

Mike Davis · Apr 11, 2006

i really enjoy the tactical knives book. im starting my first folder this week! the wonder of knife making by wayne goddard is really informative even though it focuses on fixed blades, check it out

Chris Meyer · Apr 11, 2006

cybrok,

I have copies of both of those books you mentioned. I really like THE TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE. I think it's a great guide for making your own folders. You should be able to pick up a copy at a good price too.

I have purchased books from both of the companies below, with good results;

AllDirect.com; The Tactical Folding Knife.

Amazon; The Tactical Folding Knife

cybrok · Apr 11, 2006

I think 13.99$ CANADIAN is a good price for that one

Any toughts on HOW TO MAKE FOLDING KNIVES by R. Lake, F. Centofante and W. Clay?

I would like to make some knives more "sheeple friendly" too, Laguiole or Case style. (lockback/slipjoint)