the complete metal smith (book)

[Kryoclasm]

I also have the metal smith book you guys are showing.Let me add this,It is much easier to learn jewelery then use that as you learn knifemaking ,being a self taught bladesmith I struggle to learn allot of techniques needed to do some handle and guard styles I really wish I would have learned jewelery making as it would help out now...Does that make sense?.....

Bruce

I would think that is a correct assumption. I studied jewelry making for about 10 months, learning many different ideas and methods from a professional. Much of the detailed oriented skills needed for jewel craft would apply to the finer aspects of knife making. IMOH.