{"product_id":"bladesmithing-for-beginners-make-your-first-knife-in-7-steps-paperback","title":"Bladesmithing for Beginners: Make Your First Knife in 7 Steps - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWes Sander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to make your first knife without breaking the bank with expensive machinery, then keep reading...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you a beginner bladesmith looking to make his first knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for an inexpensive way to get started?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you worried that you will need a lot of tools to get started?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you afraid of mistakes you might make with your first project?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever felt like making a knife, and realized that reliable sources of information on bladesmithing were scarce and expensive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI, Wes Sander, will share the secrets of making your first knife in 7 steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this book you will discover: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most cost-effective method to make your first knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe only 4 tools you need to make your first knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to set up a good workshop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe #1 high-performance steel you should use to make knives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe correct grit range of sandpapers you should use while hand sanding your knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get a satin finish on your knife, without using power tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 sharpening mistake that could ruin the entire edge of your knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to heat treat 1095 steel, without risking it to warp or shatter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 simple test that will determine the sharpness of your knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get good grind lines, without using a grinding jig\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to repair knife warps after heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book has been made to avoid as much of the complicated jargon related to bladesmithing as possible, and the whole idea is to keep the book simple.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is this book about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis book is a guide to making your first knife in 10 steps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I have never done any kind of metal work before. Will it be easy for me to start?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes. Even though the steps inside are simple, they have been explained in fair detail. You can make your first knife with the help of this book, even if you have never lifted a hammer before.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need to have tools before I read this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003e Only the bare minimum are required. 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