If this book inspires you to join the thousands who enjoy using, collecting, and showing knives that are the product of their own skill and imagi nation, then I have done what I set out to do. Other books have done this quite well, however, and my real purpose in this book is to help the reader become proficient in knife-making with tools and material that are readily available. On the assumption that the reader of this book is like me, an outdoorsman entering upon knife-making largely because he admires quality workmanship and seeks something "a little out of the ordinary," I have included a chapter on the history of knives and knife-making, and discussed briefly the background of some of America's great custom knife-makers. Terms and language that are somewhat specialized are explamed in the text or in a glossary at the end of the book. With the possible exception of the chapters on metallurgy and heat treatment, I have not used technical terms that are beyond the understanding of the average hobbyist. I have not tried to gloss over difficult tasks, nor have I made some jobs seem more difficult than they really are. Through words, photographs, and illustra tions, I have attempted to chronicle the step-by step approach I have found most useful during the several years I have been making knives as a home hobbyist. I apologize in advance to any who might be offended by my omitting them. The suppliers I list and recommend are those who have provided satisfactory service and materials to me at competitive prices. Everything has been tried in my basement workshop. There is no statement made and no les son taught that is based on hearsay. This book above all else, is intended to be practical.
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