Fancy Penknives : A Complete Analysis and Introduction to Make Your Own

by STEIGERWALD STEFAN

• ISBN13: 9780764330674
• ISBN10: 0764330675
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-28
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd

Summary

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 decorati

Author Biography

Stefan Steigerwald, born 1968, ranks among Germany's best-known knifemakers. Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig, born 1950, teaches knifemaking courses and is an instructor at the Bavarian State Hunting School.

Table of Contents

The Authors	p. 6
Acknowledgements	p. 7
Foreword	p. 8
Thoughts About Knives	p. 8
Knives and Souls	p. 9
Introduction	p. 10
Materials	p. 13
Steel	p. 13
Carbon Steel	p. 14
Alloy Steel	p. 14
Steel Designations	p. 16
Damascus Steel	p. 18
Fitting Materials	p. 34
Bolster and Guard Elements	p. 35
Rivets	p. 39
Handle Materials	p. 41
Wood	p. 41
Horn, Antler and Bone	p. 63
Mother-of-pearl	p. 73
Ivory	p. 78
Other Handle Materials	p. 87
Decorative Techniques	p. 93
Engraving	p. 93
Etching	p. 102
Inlays	p. 102
Scrimshaw	p. 107
Titanium Coloring	p. 118
Making Knives Yourself	p. 121
Making a Full-tang Knife	p. 122
Making a Curved-tang Knife	p. 139
Polishing Steel	p. 150
Sharpening the Knife	p. 151
Mechanisms for Folding Knives	p. 154
Making Knife Sheaths	p. 169
Leather Sheaths (Quiver Sheaths)	p. 169
Kydex Sheaths	p. 176
Buying and Care of Knives	p. 179
A Few Knife Tips	p. 179
Care Advice	p. 180
Specialist Addresses	p. 181
Photo Credits	p. 190
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