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KNIFE MAKING, METALWORK | 51 Knife Sharpening Made Easy • Stefan Steiger- wald • The ideal guide for knifemakers, collectors, culinary professionals, and more, this book teaches multiple methods for making your blades as sharp as new—or even sharper. Each process is illustrat- ed with pictures and offers practical instruction, including methods suited for challenging blades like serrated blades and knives with wavy or con- vex cuts. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 89 images • 112 pp • 978-0-7643-4306-3 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Knifemaking for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Full and Half Tang Knife • Stefan SteigerwaldDirk Burmester • The best way to start in knifemaking is usually to make a fixed-blade knife, and this photo-rich guide gives carefully detailed instructions for a full tang knife and a hidden tang knife. Make each of these knives by following the individual construction principles here and learn all phases of the knifemaking pro- cess. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 241 color im- ages & diagrams • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-5734-3 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Liner Lock Knives • Peter FrontedduStefan Steigerwald • With 181 detailed color photos and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to advanced level knifemakers to success in crafting a folding knife. It covers the construction of both general kinds of liner locks: the classic liner lock and the nested liner. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 181 color images • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-5240-9 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD The Lockback Folding Knife: From Design to Completion • Peter Fronteddu • Create your own folding knife with lockback design. The fit, combination, and variety of shapes of each knife are always a new challenge and are presented here in clear, easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruc- tions. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 236 color images • 112 pp • 978-0-7643-3509-9 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Making Full Tang Knives for Beginners: Step- by-Step Manual from Design to the Finished Knife • Stefan SteigerwaldPeter Fronteddu • From drawing the initial sketches of a design to etch- ing your initials into the handle, this duo expertly demonstrates how to build a fixed-blade, full tang knife with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. No previous knifemaking knowledge is necessary, and the list of required tools is short: files, sandpaper, a drill, and elbow grease. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 186 color photos • 136 pp • 978-0-7643-4752-8 • PB w/spiral • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Making Hidden Tang Knives • Heinrich Schmidbauer • This beginner-level, how-to guide explains step by step how to make a fixed-blade hidden tang knife and a matching leather scab- bard. Knifemakers will find the 200+ photos and diagrams, the tools and materials lists, and the de- tailed instructions perfectly suited to creating this knife. The section on tools and steps necessary for making a sheath round out this guide. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 200+ photos & diagrams • 108 pp • 978-0-7643-4014-7 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Making Integral Knives • Peter Fronteddu • Through step-by-step instructions and images, three integral knife projects with varying levels of difficulty are explained here. From basic patterns and principles, to technical solutions, to various variations in design and process, this guide is ideal for the intermediate to advanced knifemaker. With 350 photos and illustrations, this comprehensive guide is ideal for mastering how to make integral knives. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 350 photos & diagrams • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-4011-6 • PB w/ spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Making Leather Knife Sheaths - Volume 1 • David Hölter • From basic leather working tech- niques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt loop, sheath with safety strap and attached belt loop, and scabbard with belt clip. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 350 photos & diagrams • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-4015-4 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 2: Welted Sheaths Step by Step • Author David HölterEditor Ingrid Elser • This how-to book guides you in creating your own fixed blade knife sheath. Two welted-style sheath designs are presented in detail: one with attached belt loop and one with belt clip and protective strap. For beginners and advanced crafters alike, this manual also helps you develop your own welted-style designs. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 300 color photos & diagrams • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-4934-8 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 3: Welted Sheaths with Snap Fastener and Mexican Loop • David Hölter • This how-to book guides you in creating your own fixed blade knife sheath. Two welted-style sheath designs are pre- sented in detail: one with attached belt loop and one with belt clip and protective strap. For beginners and advanced crafters alike, this manual also helps you develop your own welted-style designs. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 300 color photos • 152 pp • 978-0-7643-5022-1 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Paracord Knife Handle Wraps: The Complete Guide, from Tactical to Asian Styles • Jan Dox • This clear, photo-by-photo guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting appropriate paracord and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from ba- sic handle wraps to standard military or looped, to paradox, to artistic Japanese tsukamaki wraps. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 564 color images • 160 pp • 978-0-7643-5425-0 • PB w/spiral • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Pocketknife Making for Beginners • Stefan Steigerwald • Make your own folding pocketknife with this easy-to-follow guide. Step by step, this in- structional manual unfolds the secrets of construct- ing a slip joint folding knife which is held open by spring force and friction. From template to detailed, step-by-step explanations, to finished knife, even beginners can master this project with minimal tool requirements. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 275+ photos & diagrams • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-3847-2 • PB w/spiral • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Sharpening and Knife Making • Jim Watson • Sharpening techniques for numerous woodcarving tools and knives of various sizes and shapes, includ- ing pocketknives and kitchen knives. The necessary materials for proper sharpening are listed and dis- cussed with methods for reconditioning and making new knives and tools, and information on resurfacing the sharpening stones. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • 330 b/w photos • 176 pp • 978-0-88740-118-3 • PB • $12.99 / £11.99 / 17.99 CAD Blacksmithing Techniques: The Basics Ex- plained Step by Step, Complete with 10 Projects • Author José Antonio Ares, Editor Jonee Tiedemann • Over 500 full-color photos enhance this accessible introduction to the craft, teaching basic techniques in eight key areas and giving full instructions for ten creative projects. It introduces the traditional techniques from a modern perspec- tive, including processes such as plasma cutting and manual power tools. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 502 color photos • 144 pp • 978-0-7643- 4935-5 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Guilloché: A History & Practical Manual • Calina C. Shevlin • Guilloché is the decorative en- graving of a metal surface, such as watch cases or Fabergé Eggs, with the use of a hand-powered rose engine. This passionately researched book tracks the birth, decline, and revival of this endangered craft and features exclusive information from the world’s few living professional guillocheurs. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 270 b/w & color photos & drawings • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-5017-7 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Inadan, the Mastery of Tuareg Artisans: Contemporary and Traditional Work in Met- al, Leather, and Wood • Matthieu Cheminée • Explore the world of the Inadan artisans of the Tuareg people of the western Sahara, with profiles of many, giving insight into their family structures, training, and culture. Full-color photographs by Tu- areg craftsmen clearly illustrate the materials and steps used to create 40 traditional Tuareg objects. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 300+ color images • 328 pp • 978-0-7643-6608-6 • HC • $69.99 / £63.99 / 105.00 CAD Jewelry for Your Table: How to Make One-of-a-Kind Napkin Rings From Vin- tage Pieces • Lisa Guerrero • A beautifully photographed book teaching everyone from experienced artists to novice crafters how to embellish napkin rings with vintage and costume jewelry. TV personality Lisa Guerre- ro shares the story of how she created this original craft. • 11" × 8.5" (279 × 216 mm) • 238 color images • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-5249-2 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Korean Metal Art: Techniques, Inspiration, and Traditions • Komelia Hongja Okim, Jai-Ok Shim • Korea’s metal arts are renowned, but tech- nical information on how to create these breath- taking effects is difficult to find. With 400 photos, this guide describes their history and development through the centuries and provides step-by-step instructions for 15 of the techniques. Features work by 113 modern experts, including artists from North America. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 400+ color images • 256 pp • 978-0-7643-5779- 4 • HC • $65.00 / £59.99 / 95.00 CAD Making a Copper Weathervane • Bruce Helm- reich • Over 290 color images, 25 line drawings, and a clear, concise text guide readers through the steps needed to build a fully functioning, hand-hammered copper weathervane. Classic American folk art subjects are shown, including animals, birds, occupations, patriotic themes, and transportation. Use the complete plans included to produce a traditional rooster weathervane. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 299 color photos, 25 b/w drawings • 160 pp • 978-0-7643-3207-4 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Making Mobiles • Bruce Cana Fox • A practi- cal and encouraging step-by-step instruction for making horizontally balanced mobiles. From as- sembling the materials and tools through the de- signing, fabricating, assembly, painting, and hang- ing stages, you can create your own mobiles. By following Bruce’s steps and positive attitude, hours of fun and challenge will be rewarded with art you are proud of. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 199 color photos • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-2474-1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD The Machinist Sculptor: Industry Meets Craft • Chris Bathgate • Explore the work of Chris Bathgate, "the Machinist Sculptor." Bathgate uti- lizes handmade tools and automated milling and drilling machines to create precisely crafted, com- plex sculptures that capture the imagination and pose exciting questions about how the worlds of technology and craft are intersecting now more than ever. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 350+ full-color photos and drawings • 288 pp • 978- 0-7643-6755-7 • HC • $65.00 / £59.99 / 95.00 CAD METALWORK