Book Reviews

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1. Knifemaking Book, Introduction to Knifemaking

   By John Thompson, December 15, 2014   

   • knife
   • 16 replies
   • 8.3k views
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   • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
   • February 27, 2018

3. Read this before your review

   By Glenn, June 23, 2007
   • 1 reply
   • 7.5k views
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   • ThomasPowers
   • November 4, 2009

4. Free Blacksmithing books on the web 1 2 3 4 5

   By habu68, November 26, 2006
   • 109 replies
   • 38.7k views
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   • David Einhorn
   • November 5, 2011

5. The Backyard Blacksmith 1 2

   By J W Bennett, June 26, 2007
   • 47 replies
   • 22.5k views
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   • Eddie Mullins
   • June 16, 2013

6. Free Blacksmithing eBooks

   By Marcus Hopfinger, June 24, 2010
   • 12 replies
   • 17.4k views
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   • vespdrone
   • February 16, 2021

7. Magazines for Blacksmiths?

   By Jeff Bly, April 12, 2009
   • 5 replies
   • 14.9k views
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   • Blacksmith Jim
   • April 13, 2009

8. Best book for a beginner 1 2

   By Matthew Hargis, May 6, 2018
   • 32 replies
   • 11k views
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   • Elias Nelson
   • February 12, 2021

9. Mark Aspery's Books

   By Charlotte, June 27, 2009
   • 23 replies
   • 10.2k views
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   • David Einhorn
   • February 21, 2011

10. Basic Blacksmithing- A beginners guide to toolmaking

    By matt993fod, January 29, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 8.4k views
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    • sawyer04
    • March 15, 2009

11. Foxfire 5 - ironmaking, blacksmithing, flintrock rifles...

    By petersenj20, April 3, 2008
    • 16 replies
    • 8.1k views
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    • petersenj20
    • May 24, 2008

12. The Complete Bladesmith

    By MikePierich, May 9, 2011
    • 11 replies
    • 7.7k views
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    • jason0012
    • April 20, 2022

13. The books by COSIRA.

    By P. Bedard, March 1, 2009
    • 15 replies
    • 7.1k views
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    • PhoenixFire777
    • May 22, 2017

14. Blacksmith's-Manual-Illustrated.pdf

    By petehdgs, May 5, 2014   

    • free book download
    • 5 replies
    • 6.6k views
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    • JHCC
    • January 23, 2020

15. How useful is the Machinery's Handbook?

    By Dom, November 29, 2016
    • 13 replies
    • 6.1k views
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    • Latticino
    • January 15, 2018

16. A Blacksmith's Craft The Lagacy of Francis Whitaker

    By Thomas Dean, June 26, 2007
    • 13 replies
    • 5.6k views
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    • Jeremiah
    • March 2, 2009

17. Book on Gun Smithing/Barrel Forging

    By chichi, December 18, 2011
    • 9 replies
    • 5.4k views
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    • chichi
    • February 13, 2012

18. Request for Lock making book

    By Bentiron1946, May 15, 2012
    • 15 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • Jim Blaho
    • January 26, 2022

19. Swedish Blacksmithing (US Translation)

    By John B, March 14, 2011
    • 7 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • Meadowgrove
    • October 17, 2017

20. Blacksmithing Books

    By Guest UniqueBlades, April 28, 2011
    • 15 replies
    • 5k views
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    • DanBrassaw
    • February 24, 2012

21. Practical Projects for the Blacksmith

    By cheftjcook, August 11, 2007
    • 5 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • Bruce Beamish
    • January 23, 2010

22. saving books 1 2

    By Drewy, June 9, 2012
    • 27 replies
    • 4.7k views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 15, 2012

23. The Art of Blacksmithing

    By Pault17, January 19, 2009
    • 14 replies
    • 4.7k views
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    • yves
    • February 1, 2014

24. Rural Development Commission books

    By Coalforge, March 7, 2009
    • 9 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • Bluemamoo
    • May 10, 2010

25. The Skills of A Blacksmith

    By jimbob, September 2, 2007
    • 7 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • Ted T
    • January 2, 2009

26. Francis Whitaker "recipes in iron"

    By Bryce Masuk, July 12, 2009
    • 9 replies
    • 4.5k views
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    • 781
    • August 24, 2010