(Signed copy from the author)

From outdoor excursions to everyday use at home, knives are practical, useful tools. Now, you can make your own!

• Go-to guide for the beginning knifemaker, metalsmith, or craftsman to forge a bush knife in your own backyard

• Learn the techniques of forging and stock removal, as well as how to select, quench, and grind steel into a bush knife

• Helpful information on the types of forges and fuel

• Written by an experienced blacksmith and knifemaker, Bradley Richardson, who you might recognize from the History Channel's Alone

Great for beginner knifemaking enthusiasts, metalsmithing hobbyists, and craftsman, Making Your Own Bush Knife will teach you how to select the steel, forge it, quench it, and grind it into a usable knife. Learn the techniques of forging and stock removal, and how to achieve great results with simple power tools or hand tools.

This book makes it easy for beginners to get started, with no need for all the expensive equipment and tons of space. With a small propane or coal forge in your backyard and just a few other pieces of equipment, you can discover and enjoy the craft of knifemaking!

Richardson has gathered all his knifemaking experience, technical tips, and guidance, and presents it within Making Your Own Bush Knife!

184 Pages

Published 2/13/2020 | Fox Chapel Publishing