A Beginner's Guide to Knife Making

Knife making is the art and practice of making knives. A person can make a knife from scratch or from a Pre-fabricated piece of steel which is called a blank. The steel can come from a wide variety of sources and can be from any of the many companies that produce carbon steel. A blank is usually made into a custom knife by one of a variety of processes such as the direct roll forging process, traditional drop forging, precision punching, stamping, and/or bending techniques .
The material from which you make your knife also plays an important role. The choice of steel is determined by several factors, such as how much force the knife will need to take in use, how well the knife will hold up when used, and the final shape and style of the knife. You may want to use steel that is as light as possible to make the knife lighter, harder, more durable, or even sharper. For a given weight and hardness of steel, choosing a more expensive alloy will allow for longer tempering.
A basic rule of thumb is that softer alloys are used for smaller blades, and harder alloys are used for longer knives. Other factors are heat treatment, sharpening, tempering, geometry, and design . There are many ways to choose which steel you want to use to make your knife. Knives have become a staple in our lives, be it for food, cleaning, or cutting; many of us don't take time to learn how to make them. Making your first knife is a milestone, an important step in your life as a knife maker. You'll begin to appreciate the work and skill that goes into them, and you'll enjoy watching your knives get stronger and stronger. In this book, we will talk about knife making using all forms of carbon steel. Knife making is one of the best ways to make homemade knives that will meet your budget and styles at the same time, so be prepared to learn the basics of knife making through this guidebook as more topics awaits your learning experience.
This book will help you understand all you need to know about knife making process as you’d be learning about:

What is knife making

Types of knives

Equipment used in knife making process

Common steels used in knife making

Important features of steel for knife making

How to choose steel for your knife

Most common elements of steel used in knife making

Methods used in forging a knife

Forging vs stock removal

Blade making process

Sharpness and cutting ability

Heat treatment process and equipment

Corrosion resistance in knife making

How to create the knife template

How to etch designs into the steel

Drilling rivet holes

Handle making process

Wedged handles

Materials used for making the handles

How to attach handles

How to make your first knife

Making a camp knife

Some hardening techniques

How to make a friction folder

Maintenance of knives

Tips and tricks

Making the sheath

Materials used in sheath making

Types of sheaths used

Finishing the knife

Some basic knife making terminologies

Troubleshooting tips

Tips To Avoid Hazards during knife making

And many more…