{"product_id":"bladesmithing-from-scrap-metal-how-to-make-knives-with-leaf-springs-saw-blades-railroad-spikes-and-files-hardcover","title":"Bladesmithing From Scrap Metal: How to Make Knives With Leaf Springs, Saw Blades, Railroad Spikes, and Files - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWes Sander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to make knives, without spending top dollar on store-bought steel bars, then read on...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you come across a piece of scrap steel that is perfect for forging into a knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you want to practice bladesmithing techniques, without having to sacrifice good steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a cheap alternative until you gain a little bit of experience?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you just buy scrap steel for cheap, and want to start forging it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen read the next line carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrap steel is unlike known steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou need to know the exact procedure for forging it into a proper blade, so that it doesn't break, or become a health hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside this book you will discover: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe #1 scrap steel any beginner should start with\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to guess what steel a leaf spring is made of, and get it right 99% of the time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe type of cable you should never use while making cable Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make sure your knife scales lie flush against your blade, even if you don't have a belt sander\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best way to reduce the size of a leaf spring that is too big, even if you dont have a power hammer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 key step that you always need to perform before forging a leaf spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne simple test that will ensure that your scrap steel is properly hardened\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make an anvil out of a railroad track\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne simple test to determine if a scrap steel is worthy of forging into a knife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrap steel is perfect for practicing grinding and heat treatment techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, you can get better at bladesmithing without spending excess money on buying steel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut do you need power tools to forge scrap steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo. Most of the steels inside this book have forging\/stock removal instructions with minimal use of power tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd they can also be forged with no power tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut to be honest, without them the work would be tedious, trust me.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn scrap forging before you decide to make bad steel into a knife, only to have it shatter into pieces the first time you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eForge your scrap into a knife by buying this book now \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42104074272903,"sku":"9781951035440","price":32.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/bdad353272bfe07d3184bf37551caad8.webp?v=1732420089","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/bladesmithing-from-scrap-metal-how-to-make-knives-with-leaf-springs-saw-blades-railroad-spikes-and-files-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}