A modern guide to knifemaking : step-by-step instruction for forging your own knife from expert bladesmiths, including making your own handle, sheath and sharpening / Laura Zerra.
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Summary:
"We all use a knife almost everyday, but for well-known survivalist Laura Zerra her very life often depends on the blade she takes with her into the wild. She's learned about what works and what doesn't, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. In A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, Zerrra shares all the tips and tricks she's learned to make her own knife, including step-by-step instructions for both forging and stock removal."| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Age Hold Protection | Active/Create Date | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | 621.932 ZER 2018 (Text) | 33892100718858 | Adult New Books | Book | None | 01/23/2021 | Checked out | 04/20/2021 |
Record details
- ISBN: 9781631595059
- ISBN: 1631595059
- Physical Description: 159 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Beverly, MA. : Quarry Books, 2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Tools of the trade -- Designing a knife -- Understanding steel -- Blacksmithing -- Grinding -- Heat treating and finishing -- Making a handle -- Making a sheath -- Sharpening and knife care. |
| Summary, etc.: | "We all use a knife almost everyday, but for well-known survivalist Laura Zerra her very life often depends on the blade she takes with her into the wild. She's learned about what works and what doesn't, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. In A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, Zerrra shares all the tips and tricks she's learned to make her own knife, including step-by-step instructions for both forging and stock removal." -- Provided by publisher. |
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