Joe Kertzman

Building the Everyday Work Knife: Build your first knife using simple knife making tools and methods

by Joe Kertzman

Author of such books as Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop and The Wonder of Knifemaking, Wayne Goddard takes you through his proven process of making the everyday working knife. Goddard speaks the language of ordinary...

Grind a Blade the R.J. Martin Way: Knife Sharpening Techniques & Tips

by Joe Kertzman

Author R.J. Martin, whose knives are some of the most popular and sought-after in the industry, instructs on flat- and double-hollow-grinding knife blades. Martin been featured in BLADE® Magazine with increasing...

Traditional Tomahawk Making Secrets

by Joe Kertzman

Learn how Native Americans and early blade smiths fashioned the fierce and fantastic tomahawk. There are fewer cool edged weapons on the planet, says author Joe Szilaski, a regular contributor to BLADE® Magazine...

Building Art Knife Bolsters

by Joe Kertzman

Take it from one meticulous knifemaker, the bolsters of an art knife are the centerpieces. John Lewis Jensen takes it easy on novice makers and enthusiasts by concentrating solely on the bolsters of his fancy...

Dedicated to the Study of Sword Making: A modern bladesmith fashions swords like a master

by Joe Kertzman

Let author Don Fogg help you build of one of the big blades, the lengthy lopper - the sword! His step-by-step sword-making process resonates well with enthusiasts who can't get enough of the romance, history,...

His Forge Burns Hot for Mosaic Damascus: Knife Patterns & Techniques: Damascus pattern making & techniques. Learn how to make mosaic Damascus patterns

by Joe Kertzman

American Bladesmith Society master smith Rick Dunkerley lights the mosaic-damascus fire, recommending steels and explaining the forge welding process, as well as steel stacking, pattern making, finishing and...

Making a Modern Tactical Folder: Tips on How to Make a Folding Knife: Learn how to make a folding knife with Allen Elishewitz. Knife making tips, supp

by Joe Kertzman

There are many ways to make a knife, so Allen Elishewitz gives step-by-step instructions on building his style of high-tech folders that can be followed using simple or large industrial-type machines.

Greatest Loveless Knife Designs: Discover the best knife patterns & blade designs from Bob Loveless

by Joe Kertzman

In Greatest Loveless Knife Designs author Joe Kertzman shares what he finds to be the Greatest Bob Loveless Knife Designs of all time. Yet, there are so many to choose from, he could have filled five books,...

Knives 2013: The World's Greatest Knife Book

by Joe Kertzman

Alive and kicking - the artistry of knives!

In its 33rd edition, the Knives annual book is more relevant than ever. Like the custom knives it showcases, the book ahs taken on a life of its own, becoming a must-have...

Knives 2012

by Joe Kertzman

HEADLINE: A Treasure-Trove Of Handmade KnivesThe ever-evolving, magical world of custom knives, knifemaking techniques and embellishments is captured in full, glorious color between the covers of the most coveted...

Knives 2009

by Joe Kertzman

The world's greatest knife book showcases in brilliant full color photography the finest forged and artistic works of the greatest knifemakers. The top authors deliver the latest and most authoritative information...

Knives 2011

by Joe Kertzman

A Stunning Showcase Of Custom Knives The craft of knifemaking is alive and well, as evidenced by the stunning edged masterpieces revealed between the covers of the best book on blades ever published-Knives 2011....

Blades Guide To Making Knives

by Joe Kertzman

Blade Building Made Easy The world's finest knifemakers learned to ply their trade through trial and error. They honed their skills with blood, sweat and tears. Never before has there been a fully illustrated,...