Powerful bladesmithing techniques for beginner, intermediate and advanced knife makersDo you want to make your first knife but don't know where to start?Does your pride in your bladesmithing skills motivate you to take them to the next level?Do you want buyers to come begging to buy your knives?Are you constantly inspired by popular bladesmithing TV shows, and want to improve and compare to the master bladesmiths present on them?I, Wes Sander, will share the secrets of creating knives and swords that are easy to make yet strong and sharp.Note: This book has 3 manuscripts in 1 bookBook 1: Bladesmithing: A Definitive Guide Towards Bladesmithing MasteryBook 2: Intermediate Guide to Bladesmithing: Make Knives, Swords, and Forge DamascusBook 3: Advanced Guide to Bladesmithing: Forge Pattern Welded Damascus Swords, Japanese Blades, and Make Sword ScabbardsIf you want to learn how to make a knife and deepen your bladesmithing knowledge, then this book is for you.In this book you will discover:• The most cost-effective method to make your first knife• How you can make your first sword, in just 17 steps, start to finish• The 10 step method to forging a pattern welded Damascus sword• 4 techniques that will 'reveal' the end grain texture of your Damascus knife• How to forge, assemble, heat treat, and polish a Japanese sword• The secret temperature to correctly temper your Japanese blade• The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives• How to build a simple but effective forge• A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knife• How to set up a good working shop, without breaking the bank with expensive machineryHere are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:Q: I have never made a knife before. Can your book still help me to make swords and Damascus knives?A: Yes. The steps laid out inside this book have been designed to guide even the person who has no experience making knives, so you can get started no matter what your skill level is!Q: How is the author qualified to teach these bladesmithing techniques?A: I, Wes Sander, am an expert bladesmith with experience in bladesmithing since 1999. I have forged many Damascus swords, knives, and katanas to effectively teach others how to do so. Additionally, I have had the privilege to attend many BLADE conventions and other exhibitions to know the craft of other bladesmiths as well. So yes, I would say I'm qualified to bring you results when teaching you how to make swords and knives.Q: I don't have a lot of tools to start. Can I still make knives and swords using your book?A: Only a few tools are required to start with this book. The rest you can make or acquire along your bladesmithing journey. The book even has a step-by-step guide to making your own forge. Even someone without a forge can start!The number of ideas you can realise for your knives is directly related to your understanding of various bladesmithing techniques and the characteristics of different materials.Get started before you find the perfect piece of stock steel, but are unable to forge it.Take action now and buy this book by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy Now' button

Bladesmithing: Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced Guide to Bladesmithing: Knife Making Compendium for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Bladesmiths

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Sander, Wes

Crafts & Hobbies

Independently published

Si quieres hacer tu primer cuchillo sin romper maquinaria costosa, entonces sigue leyendo...&#65533;Es usted un principiante herrero que quiere hacer su primer cuchillo?&#65533;Est&#65533; buscando una forma econ&#65533;mica de empezar?&#65533;Le preocupa que necesite muchas herramientas para empezar?&#65533;Tienes miedo de los errores que puedas cometer con tu primer proyecto?&#65533;Alguna vez se ha sentido con ganas de fabricar un cuchillo y se ha dado cuenta de que las fuentes fiables de informaci&#65533;n sobre la fabricaci&#65533;n de cuchillos son escasas y costosas?Yo, Wes Sander, compartir&#65533; los secretos de hacer su primer cuchillo en 7 pasos.En este libro descubrir&#65533;s: - El m&#65533;todo m&#65533;s rentable para hacer su primer cuchillo- Las &#65533;nicas 4 herramientas que necesita para hacer su primer cuchillo-C&#65533;mo montar un buen taller, sin romper el banco con maquinaria costosa-El acero de alto rendimiento n&#65533;mero 1 que debe utilizar para fabricar cuchillos-La gama correcta de lijas que debe usar al lijar su cuchillo a mano.-C&#65533;mo obtener un acabado satinado en su cuchillo, sin usar herramientas el&#65533;ctricas-1 error de afilado que podr&#65533;a arruinar todo el filo de su cuchillo-C&#65533;mo tratar t&#65533;rmicamente el acero 1095, sin arriesgarlo a deformarse o romperse-1 prueba simple que determinar&#65533; el filo de su cuchillo-C&#65533;mo obtener buenas l&#65533;neas de esmerilado, sin usar una plantilla de esmerilado-C&#65533;mo reparar cuando el cuchillo se dobla despu&#65533;s del tratamiento t&#65533;rmico-Una t&#65533;cnica sencilla, utilizada por los maestros herreros, que evitar&#65533; que su cuchilla se rompa, incluso si es la primera vez que fabrica un cuchillo.Este libro ha sido hecho para evitar en la medida de lo posible la complicada jerga relacionada con la fabricaci&#65533;n de espadas, y la idea es mantener el libro simple.Aqu&#65533; est&#65533;n las respuestas a algunas de las preguntas que usted pueda tener sobre este libro: P: &#65533;De qu&#65533; trata este libro?R: Este libro es una gu&#65533;a para hacer su primer cuchillo en 10 pasos.P: Nunca he hecho ning&#65533;n tipo de trabajo con metales. &#65533;Ser&#65533; f&#65533;cil para m&#65533; empezar?R: S&#65533;. Aunque los pasos interiores son sencillos, se han explicado con bastante detalle. Puedes hacer tu primer cuchillo con la ayuda de este libro, incluso si nunca has levantado un martillo.P: &#65533;Necesito tener herramientas antes de leer este libro?R: S&#65533;lo se requiere el m&#65533;nimo necesario. Incluso puede empezar con s&#65533;lo 4 herramientas manuales de calidad para hacer su primer cuchillo.La meta de este libro es asegurarse de que usted pase menos tiempo leyendo mientras aplica los conocimientos de este libro.Quiero que termines este libro r&#65533;pidamente y empieces a hacer cuchillos.Cada d&#65533;a que te retrasas, es otro d&#65533;a que niegas tu propio deseo de hacer cuchillos.&#65533;Act&#65533;e ahora y compre este libro!

El arte de hacer cuchillos (Bladesmithing) para principiantes: Haga su primer cuchillo en 7 pasos [Bladesmithing for Beginners - Spanish Version] (Spanish Edition)

If you want to make knives with simple tools, then keep reading...Do you feel that reliable sources of bladesmithing information are expensive and scarce?Do you want to start without breaking the bank with expensive machinery?Have you come across the perfect piece of scrap steel, but dont know how to turn it into a knife?Are you always getting your knife shattered or warped, every time you attempt to heat treat it?Are small imperfections in your knives frustrating you?I, the author, also faced such problems.That's why I compiled this book, to help a beginner get started in all basic aspects of knife making.Note: This book has 3 manuscriptsBook 1: Bladesmithing for Beginners: Make Your First Knife in 7 StepsBook 2: Bladesmithing from Scrap Metal: How to Make Knives With Leaf Springs, Saw Blades, Railroad Spikes, and FilesBook 3: Heat Treatment Secrets for BladesmithingInside this book you will discover:<ul>
<li>The most cost-effective method to make your first knife</li>
<li>The only 4 tools you need to make your first knife</li> <li>How to set up a good workshop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery</li> <li>The #1 high-performance steel you should use to make knives</li> <li>How to get a satin finish on your knife, without using power tools</li> <li>How to heat treat 1095 steel, without risking it to warp or shatter</li> <li>1 simple test that will determine the sharpness of your knife</li> <li>How to get good grind lines, without using a grinding jig</li> <li>How to repair knife warps after heat treatment</li> <li>A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knife</li> <li>The #1 scrap steel any beginner should start with</li> <li>How to make sure your knife scales lie flush against your blade, even if you don't have a belt sander</li> <li>The best way to reduce the size of a leaf spring that is too big, even if you dont have a power hammer</li> <li>One simple test that will ensure that your scrap steel is worthy of being made into a knife</li> <li>1 crucial heat treatment step, without which your whole heat treatment process is futile</li> <li>1 quenching tip that will get you a harder knife fast</li> <li>One easy-to-find quenching oil, that is not only effective, but also reduces the chances of your knife cracking
</li> <li>The biggest heat treating mistake you could be making, that is ruining the quality of your blades</li>
</ul>You will also receive not one but two free bonuses:<ul>
<li>How to make a simple forge, so you can start heat treatment even in your backyard or a small worshop
</li> <li>How to make an anvil from a railroad track</li>
</ul>Do I need to have tools before I read this book?Only the bare minimum are required. The rest you can make or acquire along your journey. The book even has a step-by-step guide to making your own forge, so you don't need to start out with one.Every day that you delay is another day you deny your desire to make knives.Get started now by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now' button

Bladesmithing Compendium for Beginners: Beginner's Guide + Heat Treatment Secrets + Bladesmithing from Scrap Metal: 3 Manuscripts for Beginner Bladesmiths and Knife Makers

If you want to make your first knife without breaking the bank with expensive machinery, then keep reading... 
Are you a beginner bladesmith looking to make his first knife? 
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to get started? 
Are you worried that you will need a lot of tools to get started? 
Are you afraid of mistakes you might make with your first project? 
Have you ever felt like making a knife, and realized that reliable sources of information on bladesmithing were scarce and expensive? 
I, Wes Sander, will share the secrets of making your first knife in 7 steps. 
In this book you will discover: 
The most cost-effective method to make your first knife 
The only 4 tools you need to make your first knife 
How to set up a good workshop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery 
The #1 high-performance steel you should use to make knives 
The correct grit range of sandpapers you should use while hand sanding your knife 
How to get a satin finish on your knife, without using power tools 
1 sharpening mistake that could ruin the entire edge of your knife 
How to heat treat 1095 steel, without risking it to warp or shatter 
1 simple test that will determine the sharpness of your knife 
How to get good grind lines, without using a grinding jig 
How to repair knife warps after heat treatment 
A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knifeThis 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. 
Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: 
Q: What is this book about? 
A: This book is a guide to making your first knife in 10 steps. 
Q: I have never done any kind of metal work before. Will it be easy for me to start? 
A: Yes. 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. 
Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book? 
A: Only the bare minimum are required. You can even start with just 4 quality hand tools to make your first knife. 
The goal of this book is to make sure that you spend as less time reading while applying the knowledge in this book. 
I want you to get through this book quickly and start making knives. 
Every day that you delay, is another day that you deny your own desire for making knives. 
Read this book now by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now' button

Bladesmithing for Beginners: Make Your First Knife in 7 Steps (Your First Year of Knifemaking)

If you want to make knives, without spending top dollar on store-bought steel bars, then read on...Have you come across a piece of scrap steel that is perfect for forging into a knife?Do you want to practice bladesmithing techniques, without having to sacrifice good steel?Are you looking for a cheap alternative until you gain a little bit of experience?Did you just buy scrap steel for cheap, and want to start forging it?Then read the next line carefully.Scrap steel is unlike known steel.You need to know the exact procedure for forging it into a proper blade, so that it doesn't break, or become a health hazard.Inside this book you will discover:<ul>
<li>The #1 scrap steel any beginner should start with</li> <li>How to guess what steel a leaf spring is made of, and get it right 99% of the time</li> <li>The type of cable you should never use while making cable Damascus</li> <li>How to make sure your knife scales lie flush against your blade, even if you don't have a belt sander</li> <li>The best way to reduce the size of a leaf spring that is too big, even if you dont have a power hammer</li> <li>1 key step that you always need to perform before forging a leaf spring</li> <li>One simple test that will ensure that your scrap steel is properly hardened</li> <li>How to make an anvil out of a railroad track</li>
<li>One simple test to determine if a scrap steel is worthy of forging into a knife</li>
</ul>Scrap steel is perfect for practicing grinding and heat treatment techniques.So, you can get better at bladesmithing without spending excess money on buying steel.But do you need power tools to forge scrap steel?No. Most of the steels inside this book have forging/stock removal instructions with minimal use of power tools. And they can also be forged with no power tools.But to be honest, without them the work would be tedious, trust me.Learn scrap forging before you decide to make bad steel into a knife, only to have it shatter into pieces the first time you use it.Read this book now by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now' button

Bladesmithing From Scrap Metal: How to Make Knives With Leaf Springs, Saw Blades, Railroad Spikes, and Files (Your First Year of Knifemaking)

I used to struggle with knife making, but once I learned these secrets...Are you a bladesmith looking to get the most out of his next project?Are you looking for that one tip that could change the quality of your knives drastically?Are you stuck with a problem in your newest build, and are looking for a way to fix it?Are you looking to upgrade your bladesmithing skills within minimum time?Tips are a great way to enhance your bladesmithing knowledge and avoid mistakes.The best part is that they only have a small time investment of just a few seconds.That is why I have compiled 101 bladesmithing tips that any bladesmith can benefit from, regardless of his skill level.And as a starter, I want to reveal 2 tips for FREE:1. If you want to have a sharp knife, while maintaining a thick spine, do a hollow grind for your knife.2. Here's a slow but certain way to get good grind lines on your knife: Scribe a top line for the bevels on each side, and a center line. Start grinding with stone wheels, then switch to files.This is just a starter, there are 99 more tips that you will find inside this book.Inside this book you will discover:<ul>
<li>The #1 steel you should use to make your first knife</li> <li>The real reason why a $3000 knife commands it’s price</li> <li>The 'golden rule' of bladesmithing and how it will help you make better knives</li> <li>2 tools that can replace 50% of the tools in your shop for shaping and grinding</li> <li>One common household item you can use to darken the etch on your Damascus steel</li> <li>1 heat treating mistake that could potentially double the time taken for heat treatment</li> <li>One mistake that could ruin your grind lines while using a belt sander</li> <li>The right grind to use on your knife when you want it to be a jack-of-all-trades</li> <li>The #1 grinding tool you should use, if your struggling with getting good bevel lines on your knife</li> <li>How to get good grind lines on your knife, with this 'slow and certain' method</li> <li>How to clean your sharpening stone</li> <li>An essential but overlooked part of knife design, that instantly marks you as either a master or a novice</li> <li>How this common household oil can become an instant quench tank</li> <li>How to quickly reduce the size of a large leaf spring, without using a power hammer</li> <li>The most cost-effective method to make a knife</li>
</ul>…And many more valuable tips that could potentially upgrade your bladesmithing skills, or save your latest build.But will these tips be useful for all skill levels, even for the beginner?Yes, while there are some tips that will help you further along your bladesmithing journey, beginners can take advantage of most of the tips inside this book.Everyday that you delay is another day that goes by without you discovering that 1 tip that could improve the quality of your knives.Take action now and buy this book by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now' button

Bladesmithing: 101 Bladesmithing Secrets: What Every Bladesmith Should Know Before Making His Next Knife

Bladesmithing: Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced Guide to Bladesmithing: Knife Making Compendium for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Bladesmiths (Your First Year of Knifemaking)

Have you ever felt like, no matter how much reading or research you do on bladesmithing - it’s never enough?Are you a beginner bladesmith that is constantly faced with problems that you can't seem to get solved?Do you want to know why your latest knife didn't turn out like it was supposed to?Do you have a burning knife making question, that you NEED to get answered?Have you consulted many knife makers and searched across forums, but still have questions that are unanswered?Your solution is here.I, Wes Sander, have compiled answers to 101 of the most frequently asked questions that knife makers have.These questions solve a wide range of problems, from choosing the correct knife making steel to how much you should pay for an anvil.In this book you will discover the answer to the following questions:<ul>
<li>How do I get started knife making with just hand tools?</li> <li>How can I make my own forge?</li> <li>What is the best knife steel for beginners?</li> <li>Is it better to do stock removal or forging?</li> <li>Can I forge scrap metal into knives and will they last?</li> <li>How much should I pay for an anvil?</li> <li>What’s a good arc welder for a beginner?</li> <li>How do I forge stainless steel?</li> <li>How many billets of steel do you stack for making Damascus?</li> <li>How do I make my own scales?</li> <li>Should I become an apprentice under a mentor or more experienced knife maker?</li> <li>Do I drill holes into the tang before or after heat treatment?</li> <li>What should be the pivot location on a folding knife?</li> <li>What should I do with leaf spring that is too wide to use?</li> <li>Are engine parts good for making blades?</li> <li>What is a good groove tool I should use for leatherwork?</li> <li>What is a good stainless steel that is relatively easy to heat treat?</li> <li>Should I heat treat the tang of my knife?</li> <li>Can you weld Damascus steel to standard stainless steel?</li>
</ul>Many more such pressing questions have been answered inside this book.You can use this book as a compendium of solutions to your bladesmithing problems, when nobody else is willing to help you solve them.No question is too dumb either, every beginner has the right to ask even the most basic questions.That is why questions from all skill levels have been answered.If you have a doubt you can't solve, it could lead to problems in your next build.Answer that burning question, before it leads to a fault in your knife.So if you want to get that 1 burning question answered, and level up the quality of your knives, then scroll up and click on the 'Buy now' button

101 Bladesmithing FAQ: Answers to Your Burning Knifemaking Questions About Forging, Stock Removal, Tools, and Heat Treatment (Your First Year of Knifemaking)

Do you make these bladesmithing mistakes?Have you ever wondered why your knife doesn't come out quite as perfect as a master bladesmith's knife?Or why your blade warped after heat treatment?Or why you're unable to machine certain stock steels?Or why your pins don't align properly on your knife's handle?Do you want to know and avoid mistakes, before they ever happen?Imagine this, you suddenly have the power to avoid any mistakes, before they ever happen, and you always have a high-quality in your hands.I, Wes Sander, have compiled 101 of the most devastating mistakes any bladesmith can make.Inside this book you will discover: <ul> <li>The easiest steel to work with for a beginner knife maker</li> <li>1 outdated quenching technique that you NEED to stop doing immediately</li> <li>1 grinding mistake that could ruin the heat treat on your blade, and how to solve it</li> <li>The #1 belt type you should while using a belt sander</li> <li>Why sharpening your knife is not enough and what you should do to retain your knife's sharpness over a long period of time</li> <li>1 simple hammering adjustment that could increase your efficiency and make your knives better</li> <li>1 compound, you should never use, unless you want to ruin your kydex sheath with a nasty white film</li> <li>Why assuming every steel heat treats the same way is a huge blunder</li> <li>What tool to use to mark kydex and leather, without it becoming permanent on the material</li> <li>1 epoxy mistake that could ruin your knife in seconds, as it cures on your tang and scales</li> <li>Why hard work isn't always the best option while making knives</li> <li>One knife making habit that could become a crutch for a bladesmith later in his career, and hamper his craft</li> <li>1 sharpening mistake that could ruin your hard worked edges within a few strokes</li> <li>Which tools you should never invest in, if you're on a budget</li> </ul> If you want to invest in your craft and catch mistakes before they happen, then this book is for you.Take action before you lose yet another knife to a mistake that could have been prevented.If you want to catch that one mistake that is holding you back from making a truly great knife then buy this book by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now' button

101 Bladesmithing Mistakes: Knife Making Mistakes That Ruin Your Knives and How to Avoid Them (Your First Year of Knifemaking)

Blacksmithing for Beginners: 20 Secrets Every Novice Should Know Before Starting

If you are new to blacksmithing, and want to decrease your learning curve significantly, then read on... Do you want to begin blacksmithing, but don't know where to start? Are you a novice blacksmith, looking to improve your craft? Do you want to set up a workshop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery? Do you want to know how you can forge your own tools, from scratch? I, Wes Sander, will share 20 secrets that every novice blacksmith should know before starting. These secrets will: 1. Save your money on tools that are not very useful for the beginner 2. Save you time across various smithing projects 3. Help you improve your blacksmithing skills You can learn how to become a beginner blacksmith, even if you have never lifted a hammer to strike hot iron. Some of the secrets you will discover inside this book are... <ul><li>The 8 fundamental blacksmithing technique that every novice should know</li> <li>1 simple adjustment that will improve your hammering efficiency dramatically</li> <li>How to turning bloom iron into useable pieces, even if you have a primitive workshop</li> <li>The method to finding out exactly which smithing items sell, that blacksmiths know but won't tell you</li> <li>The #1 tool you should use to make a rivet</li> <li>How to turn a simple rebar into a great 'gift'</li> <li>The #1 steel you should use to forge your first knife</li></ul> Many more secrets are waiting to be discovered by you. In addition you will receive not one, but two free bonuses inside: <ul><li>How to make your own coal forge</li> <li>How to turn a railroad track into an anvil</li></ul> But will it take a lot of tools to start blacksmithing? This book has been designed such that you require only the most basic tools. The rest you can actually make yourself, using what's taught inside this book. Also, consider this... Every day that you delay is another day you deny your passion for blacksmithing. So if you want to get started while saving time and money on mistakes, then buy this book by scrolling up and clicking on the 'Buy now' button

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