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The Hand Forged Knife by Karl Schroen

Subtitled "An Introduction to the Working of Modern Tool Steels," this book covers much more than that, it's really a complete introduction to the practical construction of hand-forged knives.

Over 160 photos accompany the well-written text, instructing the reader on every step of the process. Included is an introduction to steels, forging, annealing, hardening and tempering; a detailed study of various steels; the blacksmith shop- tools and equipment used; forging operations- how to do it; and finishing the knife- handles, sharpening, sheath making, etc.



TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Background
Introduction
Tool Steel: What is Steel?
Forging
Annealing
Hardening
Tempering
The Blacksmith Shop
Breathing New Life into a Forge Blower
Forge Body
The Anvil
Hammers
Tongs
Coal
Fire Building
Tool Steel
Steel Evaluation
General Evaluation
Alloy Analysis
Evaluation of 12 Tool Steels
Forging Evaluations: Forging
Annealing
Hardening and Tempering
Steel vs. Incandescent Colors - Flow Chart
Hardening Technique
Secrets of Successful Forge Hardening
Secrets of Successful Tempering
The Finishing Room
Knife Finishing Procedures
Threading & Drilling the Tang
Handle Material
The Hand Stitched Leather Sheath
Knife Sharpening
Annotated Bibliography
Technical Manuals
Conclusion

Softcover, 136 pp.

OUT OF PRINT... BUT A NEW EDITION IS UNDERWAY! We hope to be able to deliver a greatly expanded and revised edition of this title sometime in 2008. Keep watching the KNIFE WORLD website for future developments.


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