Forged: Crafting a Knife in Traditional Blacksmith Style

Learn the art of crafting a knife the old-fashioned way through FORGING in this book. Traditional knife forging involves shaping hot steel with just a hammer and an anvil, creating a blade that can be refined further through filing, heat treatment, and sharpening without the need for electric grinding.

This book goes beyond just forging techniques, also delving into traditional fit-and-finish skills using only hand tools. It introduces a riveted full-tang handle construction method that outshines modern approaches.

The author reflects on the invaluable teachings of veteran blacksmiths from their early years in the trade. These experienced craftsmen shared their knowledge of traditional blacksmithing and knife forging, leaving a lasting impact. By passing on these skills to readers, the author aims to preserve the legacy of these seasoned ironworkers.

"In my early days as a blacksmith, I was fortunate to learn from masters who dedicated themselves to shaping molten iron day in and day out. Their guidance in traditional techniques and methods has stayed with me throughout my career. By sharing this knowledge with you, the reader, we pay tribute to these old-time artisans."

Pick up this book and embark on a journey to discover the time-honored craft of forging knives by hand, keeping the flame of tradition alive for generations to come.

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