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Forging Japanese Knives for Beginners
Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jürgen Ros-
inski. 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”•195colorphotos•128pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4556-2•spiral•$24.99
Damascus Steel: Theory and Practice Gun-
ther Löbach. This comprehensive book unravels
the history and mysteries surrounding various
types of Damascus steel before delving into the
theoryandmechanicsof forgingyourowncomplex
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”•225color images•176pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4294-0•hard•$39.99
9mm Parabellum: The History & Devel-
opment of the World’s 9mm Pistols &
Ammunition Konig & Hugo. Shows the variety
of weapons and ammunition in the 9mm format
fromBelgium,Brazil,Germany,Switzerland,Spain,
Finland, France, Italy, Israel, Austria, Poland, South
Africa, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and the U.S.
Covered are the Mauser, Walther, Llama, Beretta
including the models now used in the American
Armed Forces, the UZI, Colt and Smith &Wesson.
Size:8.5”x11”•300bwphotos•304pp.
ISBN:0-88740-342-5•hard•$39.95
German Military Rifles and Machine
Pistols 1871-1945 Hans Dieter Götz. This
richly illustrated volume covers the development
of German rifles and machine pistols, as well as
their ammunition, from 1871 through WWI to the
end of WWII, and includes many rare, variant, and
experimental types. Covered are the Werder rifle,
Mauser rifles, the various M/71 rifles and ammuni-
tion, the 88 cartridge, the infantry rifle 88, the 98
rifles, the FJ rifle, the 41 and 43 rifles, ERMA and
Walther machine pistols and more.
Size:8.5”x11”•200bwphotos•248pp.
ISBN:978-0-88740-264-7•hard•$59.99
Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959 Colin
Webster. Between 1891-1959 Argentina bought
or manufactured nearly 500,000 Mauser rifles
and carbines for itself as well as for its neighbors
Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Details
include: thirty-seven identified variants; the history
behind each purchase and the technical descrip-
tion of each variant; contract-by-contract, and
in the case of the Model 1891, 1909, and 1947
weapons a month-by-month, detail of production
and shipping data.
Size:8.5”x11”•400bw/colorphotos•304pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1868-3•hard•$79.95
Double Barrel Norbert Klups. This book presents
the Double-barrel gun in 272 beautiful photos and
clear informative text that will captivate a hunter’s
attention and inspire the sport. The fascination
of a traditionally built, double-barreled gun can
scarcely fail to attract a passionate hunter. With
the detailed engraving, beautiful grain, checkered
stocks, and high finishes of many double-barreled
guns, thesegunsare ideal forhuntingorcollecting.
Size:8.5”x11”•270color/bwphotos•208pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-2748-3•hard•$39.95
The Drilling Norbert Klups. The Drilling is a triple
barreled, shoulder held firearm. As a “combination
gun”, the Drilling is comprised of various combi-
nations of shotgun and/or rifle barrels, giving the
flexibility of shooting both types of cartridges with
a wide range of caliber from one firearm. Many of
these firearms were custom made and are highly
decorated through detailed engraving, stock carv-
ing and customized metal work.
Size:8.5”x11”•270color/bwphotos•232pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-2749-0•hard•$49.95
Collector’s Guide to Imperial Japanese
Handguns 1893-1945 James D. Brown. This
volume has been prepared as an inexpensive guide
to Japanese military handguns of the first half of
the 20th Century. It is intended primarily for the
collectorwho,uponencounteringanewspecimen,
wants information to identify, classify and evaluate.
Size:8.5”x11”•80bwphotos•64pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-2787-2•soft•$19.95
Antique Swords & Daggers Mircea Veleanu.
This comprehensive book features edged weapons
dating from the Neolithic period to the early 20th
century. These fascinating antiques come from
all over the globe, including Europe, America,
the Middle East, Asia, Japan, and Africa. Among
the items showcased are tribal, ceremonial, and
presentation edged weapons, Indonesian krises,
and Borneo “headhunter” swords.
Size:8.5”x11”•890colorphotos•288pp.
ISBN:0-7643-2506-X•hard•$79.95
The Heritage of English Knives David
Hayden-Wright. The preeminent reference on
antique English knives, written by one of Great
Britain’s most respected 20th century authorities
on weaponry. The text contains much previously
unknown historical information about cutlers and
their art.Chapters cover the earliest history of Shef-
field, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers’
names, and many groups and types of knives,
from the most humble penknife to magnificent
exhibition pieces.
Size:9”x12”•300color/bwphotos•336pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-2693-6•hard•$95.00
The Back-lock 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”•236colorphotos•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
allstagesof theknife’sconstruction, fromselection
of the steel, to forging the blade, assembling the
handle, and constructing a holder. Includes sec-
tions on safety, sources for materials, templates
and designs to inspire your own ideas.
Size:8.5”x11”•215colorphotos•112pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3508-2•soft•$29.99
Pocketknife Making for Beginners Stei-
gerwald & 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”•275colorphotos•128pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3847-2•spiral•$29.99
Keen Kutter Pocket Knives Alvin Sellens. A
complete listing for every Keen Kutter pocket knife
shown in Simmons Hardware Company catalogs
since1905.Over1100originalKeenKutterCatalog
images including Outing, Scouting and Cigar Cut-
ter pocket knives; New EnglandWhalers, California
Budding knives, Kattle, Electrician, and Karpenter
knives plus many more. Catalog number, size,
materials, & years of production.
Size:6”x9”•1163bw images•224pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1894-2•soft•$19.95
Fancy Knives: A Complete Analysis &
Introduction to Make Your Own Steigerwald
& Siebeneicher-Hellwig. Through over 300 color
photos and concise text, you can learn the materi-
als, qualities, working styles, and handle materials
of penknives. Knife decorating techniques include
engraving,etching, inlay,scrimshaw,andcoloring.
Instructions are given to readers who wish to make
their own knives.
Size:7”x10”•316colorphotos•184pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3067-4•hard•$29.99
Sharpening and Knife Making Jim Watson.
Sharpening techniques for numerous woodcarv-
ing tools and knives of various sizes and shapes,
including pocket knives and kitchen knives. The
necessary materials for proper sharpening are
listed and discussed with methods for recon-
ditioning and making new knives and tools and
information on resurfacing the sharpening stones.
Size:6”x9”•330bwphotos•176pp.
ISBN:0-88740-118-3•soft•$12.99
Making Integral Knives Fronteddu & Steiger-
wald. 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”•350colorphotos•144pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4011-6•spiral•$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”•350colorphotos•144pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4015-4•spiral•$24.99
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”•200photos/diagrams•108pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4014-7•spiral•$24.99
Forging Damascus Steel Knives for Begin-
ners Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig & Jürgen
Rosinski. The art of forging multiple layers of steel
together intobeautiful,strong,andsharpDamascus
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”•180photos/diagrams•102pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4012-3•spiral•$24.99
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”•89colorphotos•112pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4306-3•soft•$16.99
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