Knife Making Mastery Series

Powerful techniques for beginners in bladesmithing Have you ever felt like making a knife, and realized that reliable sources of information on bladesmithing were scarce and expensive?  I, Wes Sander will share the secrets of creating knives that are easy to make yet strong and sharp. If you are already a master bladesmith and know how to forge knives, then you can safely ignore this book. But if you are someone that is a beginner, who wants to learn the basics or has the desire to start bladesmithing, then you cannot miss this book! This book has been designed to be a no-nonsense compact guide to the beginner bladesmith and can help you make your first knife in just 10 steps. It can be used to do actual work off of. In this book you will learn about: • The most cost-effective method to make your first knife • How to forge a knife in just 10 steps • How to set up a good working shop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery • The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives • A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knife • How to get started with a homemade forge • The 5 qualities that determine your mastery of bladesmithing • How to add flair to your knife This book has been made to avoid as much of the complicated jargon related to bladesmithing as possible, and the whole idea is to keep the book simple. Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: What is this book about? A: This book is a guide on how to start bladesmithing with the barest of tools. Q: Who should read this book? A: If you are interested in making knives and swords of any kind, you would want to read this book. Anyone looking for a hobby should also buy this book! Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book? A: Only the barest minimum are required. The rest you can make or acquire along your journey. Q: What am I going to learn in this book? A: I teach how to start bladesmithing from scratch and how to make knives and even add detail to them. The goal of this book is to make sure that you spend as less time reading while applying the knowledge in this book. I want you to get through this book quickly and start making knives. Every day that you delay, is another day that you deny your own desire for making knives. Take action and buy this book now!

Are you spending more resources making the same boring, flawed knife? You have made your first knife, a few maybe, but you still feel like you could improve and expand your skills.  You have joined all forums, scoured the internet for material, but still find yourself a little bit short on information? Are your knives losing their edge after sharpening them a few times? Are small details of imperfection in your blades bothering you? Do you want to never make those imperfect blades again? I, Wes Sander, will share with you powerful techniques to take your bladesmithing skills to the next level In this book you will learn about: • The most cost-effective way to make a knife • The secrets of making a Damascus knife in just 9 steps • How you can make your first sword, in just 17 steps, start to finish • The secrets of Japanese blade making • A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering • The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives • Lost wax casting, an important technique that is rarely included in smithing books • 10 essential tools that you need to have when bladesmithing • 1 blade sharpening tip, to help you create the perfect edge • How to build a simple but effective forge • Metallurgical insights into different knife/sword making steels Are you frustrated with the scientific, archaic and cryptic language of higher level bladesmithing authors? This book has been designed to have simple language so that it is easy to grasp even the most complex concepts. The assorted collection of techniques can help you add a unique touch to your creations. Here are answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: What is this book about?  A: This book is an intermediate guide on forging knives and swords. Q: Who should read this book?  A: If you are interested in making knives and swords of any kind, you would want to read this book. Anyone looking to learn various unique bladesmithing techniques and improve their craft should also read this book. Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book?  A: Only the barest minimum are required. The rest you can make or acquire along your journey. The book even has a step-by-step guide to make your own forge, so you don't need to start out with one. Q: What am I going to learn in this book?  A: As the title suggests, the main focus of the book is to help you make knives and swords. I also teach you to forge Damascus, as well as several topics like Japanese bladesmithing and lost wax casting, techniques that most bladesmithing books do not touch. More than anything, what this book can do for you is to actually guide you throughout every step of every process that is included, simple or complex.  You can learn and improve as a bladesmith by expanding your smithing knowledge base and skill set, with this guide to help you. Every day that you make knives without improving your skills is another day that you miss out on making a knife that you could really cherish. Take action and buy this book now!

Powerful bladesmithing techniques for advanced knife and sword makers Do you crave the challenge of making the 'perfect knife'? Does your pride in your bladesmithing skills motivate you to take them to the next level? Are you constantly inspired by popular bladesmithing TV shows, and want to improve and compare to the master bladesmiths present on them? My name is Wes Sander, and like you, I too strive to better my bladesmithing craft and take it to the next level.  Throughout my journey, I have learned several advanced techniques and discovered some powerful secrets that have helped me forge better knives.  I will share them in this book. If making the same knife bores you and you constantly search for adding a new twist to your creations... If you want to deepen your knowledge to forge better blades, then this book is for you. In this book you will learn about: • The 10 step method to forging a pattern welded Damascus sword • 4 techniques that will 'reveal' the end grain texture of your Damascus blade • How to make mosaic Damascus patterns in your sword using the 'spiderwebs' technique • How to forge, assemble, heat treat and polish a Japanese sword • The secret temperature to correctly temper your Japanese blade • The #1 solution you should use while acid etching your knife • 3 simple 'hacks' to finding the perfect raw materials for using scrimshaw on your knife Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: What kind of techniques will I get to learn in this book? A: You will get to learn to multiple advanced techniques like stainless steel forging, Japanese bladesmithing, Pattern welded Damascus forging, etching Damascus steel and more. Q: Will I get to learn how to properly heat treat the different kinds of blades that are included in this book? A: Of course. This book has special heat treating procedures for stainless steel, Damascus steel, and Japanese swords. Q: I sell the knives that I make. Can using these advanced techniques help me charge higher prices from my clients? A: While I can't guarantee any monetary profit from this book, blades that have used techniques like the ones taught in this book have been known to be prized and will probably fetch higher prices than the average blade convention knife. If you sell your creations, you will cherish the look on your client's face when your knife or sword meets their expectations! The number of ideas you can realize for your creations is directly related to your understanding of various bladesmithing techniques and the characteristics of different materials. Every day that you delay is another day that you stagnate in your growth as a bladesmith. Take action and buy this book now!

Powerful bladesmithing techniques for beginner, intermediate, and advanced knife makers Do you want to make your first knife but don't know where to start? Does your pride in your bladesmithing skills motivate you to take them to the next level? Are you constantly inspired by popular bladesmithing TV shows, and want to improve and compare to the master bladesmiths present on them? I, Wes Sander will share the secrets of creating knives and swords that are easy to make yet strong and sharp. Note: This book has 3 manuscripts in 1 book Book 1: Bladesmithing: A Definitive Guide Towards Bladesmithing Mastery (Beginner's Guide) Book 2: Intermediate Guide to Bladesmithing: Make Knives, Swords, and Forge Damascus (Intermediate Guide) Book 3: Advanced Guide to Bladesmithing: Forge Pattern Welded Damascus Swords, Japanese Blades, and Make Sword Scabbards (Advanced Guide) In this book you will discover: • The most cost-effective method to make your first knife • How you can make your first sword, in just 17 steps, start to finish • The 10 step method to forging a pattern welded Damascus sword • 4 techniques that will 'reveal' the end grain texture of your Damascus knife • How to forge, assemble, heat treat, and polish a Japanese sword • The secret temperature to correctly temper your Japanese blade • The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives • How to build a simple but effective forge • A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering, even if it's your first time making a knife • The #1 solution you should use while acid etching your knife • How to set up a good working shop, without breaking the bank with expensive machinery Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: What is this book about? A: This book is a 3-in-1 guide on how to start bladesmithing with the barest of tools, then taking your skills to the next level with the intermediate guide, and then forging advanced level blades using the advanced guide. Q: What kind of techniques will I get to learn in this book? A: In Book 1, I teach how to start bladesmithing from scratch and how to make knives in just 10 steps.  In Book 2, you are taught more advanced topics like how to make a sword, how to forge Damascus knives, Japanese bladesmithing and lost wax casting.  In Book 3, you will get to learn advanced bladesmithing techniques like stainless steel forging, Japanese bladesmithing, pattern welded Damascus forging, etching Damascus steel and more. Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book? A: Only the bare minimum are required. The rest you can make or acquire along your journey. The book even has a step-by-step guide to making your own forge, so you don't need to start out with one. The number of ideas you can realize for your knives is directly related to your understanding of various bladesmithing techniques and the characteristics of different materials. Every day that you delay is another day that you stagnate in your growth as a bladesmith. Take action and buy this book now!