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104 EDGED WEAPONRY • FIREARMS Making Integral Knives Fronteddu & Steigerwald. How to design and build an integral knife, a knife made out of a single piece of steel. 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. Through step- by-step instructions and images, three integral knife projects with varying levels of difficulty are explained. steel that has been professionally prepared with a Size: 6"x9" • 350 color photos • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4011-6 • spiral bound • $24.99 Forging Damascus Steel Knives for Beginners Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig & Jürgen Rosinski. The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started a millenia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knives. Size: 6"x9" • 180 photos/diagrams • 102pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4012-3 • spiral bound • $24.99 Making Leather Knife Sheaths Vol. 1 Hölter & Fronteddu. Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you’ve just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques 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, or use the know-how and tools to make sheaths of your own design. Size: 6"x9" • 350 color photos • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4015-4 • spiral bound • $24.99 Making Leather Knife Sheaths Vol. 2: Welted Sheaths Step by Step David Hölter. 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. Size: 6"x9" • 300 color photos & diagrams • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4934-8 • spiral bound • $24.99 Making Leather Knife Sheaths Vol. 3: Welted Sheaths with Snap Fastener and Mexican Loop David Hölter. This book shows step by step how to construct welted sheaths with a separate Mexican loop and a snap fastener. Each step, from the first sketch to the final leather treatment, is explained comprehensibly, with images. Also included is a template for each sheath. Size: 6"x9" • 300 color photos • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5022-1 • spiral bound • $24.99 Forging Damascus Steel Knives for Beginners Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig & Jürgen Rosinski. The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started a millenia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knives. Size: 6"x9" • 180 photos/diagrams • 102pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4012-3 • spiral bound • $24.99 Damascus Steel: Theory and Practice Gunther Löbach. This comprehensive book unravels the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel before delving into the theory and mechanics of forging your own complex Damascus steel creations. Complete with material and equipment requirements, safety precautions, practical tips, temperature charts, and examples of finished works, this book offers inspiration and the fundamentals of working in this ancient medium. Size: 7"x10" • 225 color images • 176pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4294-3 • hard • $39.99 Knife Sharpening Made Easy Steigerwald/Fronteddu. 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 illustrated with pictures and offers practical instruction, including methods suited for challenging blades like serrated blades and knives with wavy or convex cuts. Size: 6"x9" • 89 color photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4306-3 • soft • $16.99 Sharpening and Knife Making JimWatson. Sharp- ening techniques for numerous woodcarving tools and knives of various sizes and shapes, including pocket knives and kitchen knives. The necessary materials for proper sharpening are listed and discussed withmethods for reconditioning and making new knives and tools and information on resurfacing the sharpening stones. Size: 6"x9" • 330 bw photos • 176pp. ISBN: 0-88740-118-X • soft • $12.99 Japanese Knife Sharpening with Traditional Waterstones Rudolf Dick. Everything readers should know about sharpening Japanese blades. Learn how to make knives sharp and to gain their best performance. The author expert explains special Japanese knives, helps readers choose the correct sharpening stones, and gives detailed guidance for practice. A chapter on the pinnacle of blade sharpening, polishing Japanese swords, completes the standard work for all users and admirers of Japanese knives. Size: 6"x9" • 151 color/bw images • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4680-4 • spiral bound • $29.99 FIREARMS Shooting Handguns: An Introductory Guide to Shooting Safely and Effectively Gregory M. Wier and Stephen D. Wier. Assuming no background knowledge, Shooting Handguns provides the ideal entry point into the world of handgun shooting. It details how to safely handle handguns, as well as the steps to take to shoot them effectively. You will learn how a handgun works, and what to consider when buying your first handgun. Size: 6"x9" • 134 color images • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5837-1 • soft • $19.99 Instinctive Shooting for Defense and Combat: The Israeli Method Fabrizio Comolli with the SDU Team. This book is a guide to the basic principles of the Israeli Method of combat shooting and, more importantly, the proper preparation and mental attitude for weapon safety and combat. The Israeli Method is presented in a clear, concise manner, and features photographs depicting the tactics and techniques used. Size: 6"x9" • 220 b/w photos • 232pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5311-6 • soft • $24.99 Mauser Rifles, Vol. 1: 1870–1918. Luc Guillou. The first of two volumes on Mauser rifles, this full-color, illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, development, and combat use of the various models from 1870 through World War I. Starting with the Model 1871, the book explores each variant, then follows with detailed discussions on Models 1871/84, 88, and 98. Size: 9"x12" • 350 color and b/w photos • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6062-6 • hard • $24.99 Mauser Rifles, Vol. 2: 1918–1945: G.98, K.98b, “Standard-Modell,” K.98k, Sniper, Markings, Ammunition, Accessories Luc Guillou. The second of two volumes on Mauser rifles, this full-color, illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, develop- ment, and combat use of the various models from 1918 through World War II. Size: 9"x12" • over 370 photos • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6259-0 • hard • $24.99 ’ The Lockback Folding Knife: From Design to Completion Fronteddu & Steigerwald. 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. Size: 8.5"x11" • 236 color photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3509-9 • soft • $29.99 Basic Knife Making: From Raw Steel to a Finished Stub Tang Knife Siebeneicher-Hellwig & Rosinski. Knifemaking has experienced tremendous growth as a hobby, and now you can learn this craft. Step-by-step instructions provide all stages of the knife’s construction, from selection of the steel, to forging the blade, assembling the handle, and constructing a holder. Includes sections on safety, sources for materials, templates and designs to inspire your own ideas. Size: 8.5"x11" • 215 color photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3508-2 • soft • $29.99 Pocketknife Making for Beginners Steigerwald & Fronteddu. 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. Size: 6"x9" • 275 color photos • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3847-2 • spiral bound • $29.99 Fancy Knives: A Complete Analysis & Intro- duction to Make Your Own Steigerwald & Siebe- neicher-Hellwig. Through over 300 color photos and concise text, you can learn the materials, qualities, working styles, and handle materials of penknives. Knife decorating techniques include engraving, etching, inlay, scrimshaw, and coloring. Instructions are given to readers who wish to make their own knives. Size: 7"x10" • 316 color photos • 184pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3067-4 • hard • $29.99 Forging Japanese Knives for Beginners Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jürgen Rosinski. Learn how to make two types of Japanese knives: a tanto (dagger) and a hocho (chef’s knife) using traditional techniques. With step-by-step images and clear instructions, this how-to guide covers acquiring iron ore, building and using a bloomery furnace, forging the blades, fitting the blades with handles, and sharpening the blades with water stones. Size: 6"x9" • 195 color photos • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4556-2 • spiral bound • $24.99 Making Full Tang Knives For Beginners: Step- by-Step Manual from Design to the Finished Knife Stefan Steigerwald and Peter Fronteddu. From drawing the initial sketches of a design to etching your initials into the handle, learn 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. Size: 6"x9" • 186 color photos • 136pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4752-8 • spiral bound • $29.99 Making Hidden Tang Knives Schmidbauer & Wieland. This beginner-level guide explains, step-by- step, how to make a fixed-blade hidden tang knife and a matching leather scabbard. Used by hunters and fishermen the world over, hidden tang knives have tangs that are completely hidden by the handle material, which makes for a more comfortable grip on the knife. Size: 6"x9" • 200 photos/diagrams • 108pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4014-7 • spiral bound • $24.99