Custom Knifemaking: 10 Projects from a Master Craftsman

A book with pages about knives as promised

The information in this book is an excellent starting resource for anyone, want to start making a knife. there are ten projects in the book which combined cover all aspects of different styles of knives, and the techniques used to make them. There are tables regarding different steels and also how to make them.Clear diagrams and easy to understand. definatley recommended .Bought this for a friend, and was reluctant to give it to him, i did give to him in the end and i will purchase another for myself

Very nice book. Well written with clear instructions on a number of specific techniques. Published in 1985, the materials are somewhat behind the times but the details of the methods described look like they could work just fine to get started making knives. I hope so because I just bought the materials to build a few and am looking forward to trying out the craft.

Great, great, great book. Tim walks you through making 10 different knives. I've made the first two and am doing a second build of the second one. There are some points that might do with a bit more explanation, but in general it worked very well for me. I supplemented the reading with lots of Youtube watching to see stuff in action. Can't say enough about this book. Perfect for a beginner, as long as you can figure out some of the tiny details yourself.

Getting into knifemaking as a way of hobby or extra money can quickly turn into a expensive undertaking just for materials. Tim offers a way of starting out with inexpensive materials and very good instructions on producing expert quality at an affordable price. Tim gives good diagrams and pictures on a good assortment of folding and fixed blade knives. Very good step by step directions. All in all a very good book. Thanks Tim.

I bought this book when it first came out in 1985.I think it is an excellent book for beginning knifemakers.It covers very well the tools and techniques of knifemaking. Then it offers 10 different projects step by step to make many different and very useful knife designs.I have just purchased one for my young nephew. I have several other books by Tim McCreight that are excellent.

We bought this book as a gift for our son. He really liked it, however, I haven't seen him make any knives yet.When we looked the book over before wrapping it we did see that the text was clear and easy to read and the photos were good and descriptive.The price was reasonable. I would recommend this book to others that are interested in making knives.

For the beginner, was a great read, very informative. And the journey begins. Also a good desktop basic reference. Was easy for my son to read who really has the interest. Good quality book with good information.

As someone who has never made a knife from scratch before I was looking for an introductory book that would explain and show the processes to me. This was my ideal book. Whilst it doesn't go into depth (temperatures for hardening, viscosity of oil etc) it points out where you can further explore that particular subject (and which, with the internet it's so easy to do). He gives 10 varied examples of handmade knives, all differently made and styled and takes you by the hand in making each one. All in all an excellent primer for someone like myself who didn't know what micarta was before reading it. The only thing I would change would be to have the illustrations in colour and then I would call it a basic bible but I can understand why it isn't, the colour plate cost would quadruple the price !

Belles illustrations, de très bons commentaires. Ouvrage à mettre entre les mains des amateurs comme des confirmés. Seul bémol: il faut un dictionnaire spécifique à côté... .

This book is an excellent guide to custom knifemaking, my teachers at Georgian college in the Jewelery and metalsmithing program recommended this book highly and I have to say that this is an excellent book for anyone interested in knifemaking.

Great book

Good range of projects. This could be a little scary if you're not used to metal work, but don't be afraid. The designs range from the very simple through to a little more advanced. illustrations throughout the book feature award winning designs that are based on many of the projects, but taken to a point several levels above.The instructions are step by step and many use very basic tools, so the amateur can be away in no time. A great introduction.