A knife is the most basic tool, and the average adult uses a knife
almost every day. Yet there are very few individually made knives
in existence, and few people who know how to make knives. Step by
Step Knifemaking, by master knifemaker David Boye, is widely
regarded as the classic on the art of handcrafted knives. Thorough,
clear, detailed instructions guide the reader through each step in
how to make a knife. Generously illustrated with photos and
drawings on most pages, this book reads like a one-on-one workshop
with a thoughtful teacher. The reader is led to discover the
spiritual connection between himself and his work, to develop his
sense of artistry, and to acquire practical skills for
self-sufficiency. Completely self-taught, the author guides the
beginning knifemaker through the thinking processes necessary to
make a knife; inspires confidence in the reader to begin at his own
skill level; and shows how it can be done on a financial
shoestring. Topics covered include tools, setting up a shop, knife
design, grinding, heat treating, polishing, sharpening, blade
etching, sheath making, and more. Boye's outdoor knives, kitchen
cutlery, and utility knives are functional and "peace-loving," and
the chapter on etching designs into the blades is one of the few
guides to this unique art in print. With over 175,000 copies in
print, Step by Step Knifemaking has deeply moved thousands to
involve themselves in this craft, and they constitute a visible
portion of today's knifemakers. This book can impel the reader to a
personally satisfying, alternative backyard career, making his own
useful knife art. It is an enjoyable, indispensable reference for
those wanting to learn knifemaking, become more self-reliant, or
for anyone with an interest in the ancient craft of blades.
"Handmade knives are unique," writes David Boye, "reflecting the
skills and personality of their maker. They impart a personal touch
to what would be a cold impersonal item. Thus it is with a handmade
knife, or a handmade article of any kind, that there is a subtle
exchange of electromagnetic energy that is transferred from the
heart and the hands of the craftsman to the heart of the person who
sees and uses the handmade article. Hopefully, the product will be
the embodiment and expression of love and beauty in a useful,
sanitary, and safe cutting tool - a hint of a deeper, more profound
spirit in the process of living." 272 pages; 170 illustrations; 155
photographs.
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