Knife Making Basics Book From Raw Steel To Stub Tang Blade Beginner Forging Guide By Stebeneicher Hellwig

Beginner-friendly and budget-conscious, this spiral-bound guide walks you from raw steel to a finished knife. Ideal for hobbyists, makers, and classroom projects, it shows how to build a simple forge, fashion your own tools, and forge a stub tang blade from an old automobile spring to complete a functional knife.

• Format and length: 112-page spiral-bound paperback designed for frequent note-taking and durability in workshop use
• Hands-on projects: Step-by-step instructions to assemble a basic forge, forge a stub tang blade, and craft a complete knife
• Self-made tools: Guidance on creating essential forging tools, reducing the need for extra purchases
• Specialized technique: Focus on repurposing an old automobile spring to create a reliable stub tang blade
• Value-focused approach: Emphasizes simplest and least expensive methods to help keep costs down
• Authors: Ernst G. Stebeneicher-Hellwig and Jurgen Rosinski, experienced practitioners in practical metalworking
• Bulk packaging: Bulk packed format suitable for schools, clubs, and makerspaces

With this guide, you gain a clear, actionable path from scrap steel to a usable blade, without the need for expensive equipment. Build confidence as you learn forging basics, heat-treatment concepts, blade assembly, and blade maintenance. The book’s practical focus helps you tackle common beginner challenges—finding workable steel, setting up a safe forge, and completing a sturdy stub tang knife you can rely on for everyday tasks. Whether you’re teaching a class, leading a makerspace project, or pursuing a personal project, this book provides a concrete, affordable starting point for knife making.