Books about Bladesmith from Amazon.com

Looking for instructions in bladesmithing that'll put you on the cutting edge of the custom blade market? Then this definitive guide to forging world-class blades is for you. Written by a master bladesmith, this book tells you how to set up your forge, select your materials, fashion grips and hilts, grind edges and much more!.
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This advanced study of steel reveals forging secrets that for centuries have been protected by guilds. Never-before-seen instructions, diagrams and photos explain the tricks behind using Japanese mokume gane, differential heat treating, power hammers, and other techniques to make kukris, wavy blades, spears and swords that bear the master’s mark..
Price: $45.95 [Notify me when price goes down.]

SHORT REVIEW BY LARRY CONNELLEY"This hardbound presentation book presents custom knifemaking and embellishment in the detail that this work deserves This volume has stunning full color photography; one can almost reach out and touch the knives. The layout and print quality of this hard bound book is sleek and surpasses museum quality.The most exciting aspect of this book is that it takes you to the workshops of hundreds of knifemakers, engravers and scrimshaw artists. You all able to see the step-by-step methods that they use bring their artistry to life. You can see the raw steel, the hot forge, the patterns of damascus, the engraving come to life at each stage of production. This book gives the knife aficionado a chance to see what few ever see in a lifetime in the custom knife industry.Each section features a several finished knives, pictures of the work in progress, shop photos, and a short biography and snapshot of the maker. You can see how much time and hard work goes into a knife of this caliber. This volume is an incredible companion to any custom knife collection and will make any knife lovers coffee table complete.".
Price: $80.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

A highly recommended book by bladesmith Ulf Avander of Sweden on making an antler knife handle. Ulf covers the whole process beginning with obtaining and preparing the materials for both the handle and the sheath, the tanning and dyeing of hides, the sourcing and preparation of antler, wood, and hide, the necessary tools and the construction of the handle.While this is a book for professional knifemakers, the non-professional will find Ulf's very detailed instructions easy to follow. 75 pages. 100+ photos..
Price: $56.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]