Liner Lock Knives


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A guide to crafting a folding knife using a liner lock mechanism. Offers alternate construction methods and tool options, and variations on the basic design. Includes 181 color photos and diagrams plus in-depth instructions.--




The Tactical Folding Knife


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Pocketknife Making for Beginners


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Make your own folding pocketknife with this easy-to-follow guide. Step by step, this instructional manual unfolds the secrets of constructing a slip-joint folding knife, which is held open by spring force and friction. In addition to introducing different variations of this knife style, this guide presents the materials, tools, and technical design skills needed for the project. Diagrams clearly demonstrate the mechanics of your knife and the crucial elements needed to make a properly functioning pocketknife. Detailed step-by-step explanations move from template to finished knife -- even beginners can master this project with minimal tool requirements. Once the knife project is complete, you can use the processes in this guide and your own creativity to construct a special knife of your own design.




Art and Design in Modern


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Fancy Knives


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Through over 300 clear color photos and concise text, you can learn the materials, qualities, working styles, and decorating techniques of penknives. Learn the differences of carbon and alloyed steels, steel designations, and impressive damascene decoration. Knife blade types and steel polishes are featured as well as options for knife handle materials, including wood, horn, antler, bone, ivory, and mother-of-pearl. Explore handle decorating techniques that include engraving, etching, inlay, scrimshaw, and coloring. Once knives have been carefully studied, sheath manufacturing techniques using leather are also discussed. Finally, instructions are given to readers who wish to make their own knives. Collectors and all who appreciate the fine art of penknife making will treasure this book.




The Lockback Folding Knife


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Take your knifemaking skills to the next level and create your own folding knife with back-lock design. The fit, combination, and variety of shapes of each knife are always a new challenge and presented here in clear, easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions.Illustrated instructions and 236 color images are provided for all stages of the knife's construction, from creating a template, to making the blade and locking mechanism, to making the bolster. Basic principles and technical solutions are also offered, as are instructions for creating and working with your own designs.




Slip-Joint Folder Designing and Building


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Included in this book, is a process used by Master Bladesmith, Steve Culver, to design the joint mechanism of a slip-joint folder. Also included, is a tutorial on building a single blade slip-joint folder, without the use of a surface grinder or milling machine.




Knife Mechanisms Just for the Fun of It!


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Folding knife mechanisms, explanation and illustrations on how they work. Switchblade, assisted opener, slipjoint, friction folder, and many more. Profiles of some knife inventors and makers. Discussion on materials, fabrication and other topics of interest on pocket knife mechanisms.




Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives


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The new Shooter’s Bible Guide to Knives sets the standard for comprehensive publications by carrying on the Shooter’s Bible tradition of bringing together more products and information than any other source. With photographs and descriptions of more than 400 knives, readers are treated to product highlights from major manufacturers and custom knife makers. This book brings you from the blacksmith shop to high tech influential designers with insights into blade steel, locking mechanisms, and handle materials. When it comes to knives, this book is the source for the products and the passion.




How to Make Folding Knives


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Follow easy instructions on how to make a folding knife. Three top custom makers include safety tips, suppliers lists, and answers to frequently asked questions.