Making your own knife handle is a rewarding project that has numerous practical uses for camping, hunting, fishing or just whittling on the front porch. Whether you make it for yourself or to give to someone else, it's a gift that keeps on giving. This book teaches you the ins and outs of the craft with sixteen knife projects covering a wide range of styles. You'll learn to select and prepare the wood, and to assemble your handle. Projects include a folding pocket knife, paring knife, Alaskan Ulu and a hatchet. It even includes a section on making a knife blade from scratch. If you don't care to make your own blade, Rockler offers numerous knife kits with pre-made blades.
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Sixteen knife projects for the kitchen, the great outdoors, and your pocket
Step-by-step instructions utilizing a variety of materials and methods