Making Integral Knives - Peter Fronteddu & Stefan Steigerwald

The next installment in this knife workshop series explains how to design and build an integral knife, made from a single piece of steel. From basic patterns and principles to technical solutions for various design and process variations, 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, including a hand filed knife requiring minimal equipment, a knife made using a milling machine, and a knife made from steel professionally prepared with a wire erosion process. With 350 photos and illustrations, this comprehensive guide is ideal for mastering how to make integral knives.

Written by Peter Fronteddu, an established knife expert who has written and photographed several volumes in this workshop series, together with Stefan Steigerwald, one of the most prominent knifemakers in Germany.

Details:

• Authors: Peter Fronteddu, Stefan Steigerwald
• Format: Spiralbound, 144 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• ISBN: 9780764340116
• Ideal for: Intermediate to advanced knifemakers, bladesmiths, hobbyist metalworkers