A good book for a beginner knife maker

[Tbm500]

Hello everyone I just recently joined. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good book for a rookie knife maker that covers quenching different kinds of steel and tempering and overheating steel just general things. Thank you so much everyone!

 

[Alden Cole]

Some people don't like the late Wayne Goddard's style of knives or techniques, but for simple steels he has quite a bit of ht info. in his book The Wonder of Knifemaking.

 

[Tbm500]

Thank you so much I’ll will definitely check it out

 

[Redbaird]

The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection by Jim Hrisoulas has been helpful to me. It has a lot of basic techniques for beginners.

 

[Chris Railey]

Do you plan on forging or doing stock removal?

 

[Von Gruff]

This very forum has some of the best information on the subject https://knifedogs.com/forums/knife-steel-reference.171/
And welcome to the forum

 

[Tbm500]

Do you plan on forging or doing stock removal?

Do you plan on forging or doing stock removal?

Definitely forging thank you

 

[Tbm500]

This very forum has some of the best information on the subject https://knifedogs.com/forums/knife-steel-reference.171/
And welcome to the forum

Thank you and I’ll check out the link

 

[MarcWeitz]

You might like Kevin Cashen's DVD on 1080/1084 - I got it and it's comprehensive, explained a lot more to me than the books I've read. Really helped me grasp the concept and fundamentals of HT. Plus you already know this forum is a virtual encyclopedia of knowledgeable professionals.

 

[Tbm500]

Thank you I’ll check it out! I hate bothering people over simple things. I definitely love this forum it’s been awesome so far