101 Bladesmithing Mistakes: Knife Making Mistakes That Ruin Your Knives~ New HC

Description: 101 Bladesmithing Mistakes: Knife Making Mistakes That Ruin Your Knives and How to Avoid Them by Wes Sander 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 Inside this book you will discover: The easiest steel to work with for a beginner knife maker1 outdated quenching technique that you NEED to stop doing immediately1 grinding mistake that could ruin the heat treat on your blade, and how to solve itThe #1 belt type you should while using a belt sanderWhy sharpening your knife is not enough and what you should do to retain your knife's sharpness over a long period of time1 simple hammering adjustment that could increase your efficiency and make your knives better1 compound, you should never use, unless you want to ruin your kydex sheath with a nasty white filmWhy assuming every steel heat treats the same way is a huge blunderWhat tool to use to mark kydex and leather, without it becoming permanent on the material1 epoxy mistake that could ruin your knife in seconds, as it cures on your tang and scalesWhy hard work isn't always the best option while making knivesOne knife making habit that could become a crutch for a bladesmith later in his career, and hamper his craft1 sharpening mistake that could ruin your hard worked edges within a few strokesWhich tools you should never invest in, if you're on a budgetIf you want to invest in your craft and catch mistakes before they happen, then this book is for you. Hardcover. 2019. Unabridged. 8.0" L x 5.0" W. 74 pages. BRAND NEW! PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO IN THIS AUCTION IS A STOCK PHOTO OF THE BOOK. YOUR BOOK IS BRAND NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER, NEVER READ, NEVER SHELVED. We ship all of our books in cardboard packaging/wrapping for protection in transit.

Price: 26.95 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-03T16:57:26.000Z

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