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by Richard W. Barney (Author), Robert W. Loveless (Author)
Key Phrases: stub tang, stock removal method, belt grinder, New York, Vise Grips, Barge Cement (more...)
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  • Paperback: 182 pages
  • Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (September 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 087341389X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873413893
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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stub tang, stock removal method, belt grinder, keeper strap, tang hole, handmade knives, grit belt, hollow grind, drill press vise, butt cap, wheel grinder, contact wheel, blade blank, knife design, knife shop, making knives, square file, scratch pattern, green chrome, power hammer, fighting knife, grit size, buffing wheel, combat knife
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2.0 out of 5 stars How to Make Knives, October 3, 2001
By "mudbug007" (Conroe, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This could have been a great book except for one thing. Obviously the publishers did not care enough when updating this book to update or even take the time to use quality photo's in their book. I would like to see what is going on in the book but most of the photo's are so awful you can only see shades of grey and black. To let all this effort by Loveless go to waste is a shame!
Save your money and buy an older version, one that hopefully has clear and quality photo's so you will know what R.W.Loveless is building or what step he is using.
The book itself is a great instructional tool. However you just can't get all that Loveless has to offer in this new version because you can not make out many of the photo's.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A golden oldie!, November 15, 2000
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I have to agree with the other reviews of this book that it is a total classic, and an excellent primer/guide to the craft of knifemaking. I don't have anything to add on that score. There were just a couple of things I was surprised at when I saw it in hard copy - firstly, that it was first printed in 1977. This dates it a bit, although obviously it all still stands (Loveless' stock removal method and Moran's forging still being better than first class). Secondly, the "explicit and detailed photographs" (from the preface) are mared by poor reproduction. It looks like Krause Publications have simply photocopied the original. For example, a picture on page 50 captioned "Now it looks right" is indecipherable. For the most part this is not a problem, however. It is well to be aware of these issues. However, it remains a text book from masters of the art.
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1.0 out of 5 stars It was good for a blindman..., October 3, 2003
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The photo's was so bad that I am sending this book back to Amazon. What a rip-off, I got this book without thinking...it did not help me in any way, it is not for the beginner, it has no value for the novice knife maker out there.
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2.0 out of 5 stars not so great overall
There is a lot of good info in the book if you could see the illustrations well enough to know what's going on. The book needs updating badly as far as I am concerned. Read more
Published on January 5, 2007 by T.M. Tackett

5.0 out of 5 stars Was a great help and gave me lots of ideas to get started
This book was a big help in giving me ideas getting started in knife making. Book was recomended to me by a Mastersmith out west and it was well worth the money.
Published on June 24, 2003 by David E. Rosenlund

2.0 out of 5 stars how to make knives
If you want to make knives with modern tools this is a good book to buy. Alo if you want to smith a blade using old techniques this book has little information to learn how. Read more
Published on August 2, 2001 by David Gill

5.0 out of 5 stars A great starter manual for the new and older knife maker.
This book is very easy to read, the photos are excellent. If you're looking for an introduction to stock removal and forging this is a must have for any knife makers library.
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