Chris C Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I've mentioned previously that I've been making wood carving knives for the local carving community. But my reason for building the forge and searching for a "proper" anvil is because I want to venture into the larger of the relatives.............."full-sized" knives. I know there are lots of books on the subject of knife making, but today I ordered "The Wonder of Knifemaking" by Wayne Goddard. Several people have recommended it as a pretty good and understandable book for the newly inspired knife maker. I'm sure some of you either have it or have read it. Anyone care to comment on it's contents sort of as a mini-review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I'm not very familiar with Wayne Goddards book. I have leafed through it and it seems like a decent book and as you said Fairly easy to understand. Steve Sells and Jim Hrisoulas both have written exceptional books on bladesmithing. They are both members here. A pm to both of them would be my suggestion as to where to obtain a copy of their respective books. Pnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Well, my book arrived today. I've too much on my plate to start reading it right now..............but will get on it as soon as I have the time. The cover shore is purdy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Haven't been through this one. His $50 dollar knife shop was okay. I too would reccomend Steve's book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 C.T.C., Both of Mr. Steve Sell's books are for sale on this site. https://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/205-books-printed-material/ SLAG, highly recommends both books. I, also, recommend Steve. SLAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Yup, aware of that, SLAG............thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well, we lost electricity at 8:30 Monday night due to 89mph winds that took down trees, removed entire tree tops and basically made our property look like a tornado had hit us! (had to chainsaw my way to the road just to look at neighborhood damage) Just got the electricity back on at noon today, so had a lot of hours to do nothing but sit and read. Filthy dirty from pouring a 600# step on Monday and no bath because we are on a well, so didn't go into town on Tues. We are total electric, so basically were living in the "middle ages". Nothing to do but read..........and finish Goddard's book. I won't deny I picked up some things, and probably will force myself to go back and read it again because I'm notorious for skimming over and missing things. But in general, I found it to be a rather lackluster read. I've started on Jim Hrisoulas's The Complete Bladesmith and already find it to be much more readable..........at least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If you want to read a fascinating book and are interested in classical music and European history, James Gaines's "Evening in the Palace of Reason" is pretty incredible. No knifemaking info, but otherwise great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thanks. Right now my interests are in forging and knifemaking. But I'll take a look at that one and make a note for the future. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Mr. Grammar hammer, (a.k.a. JHCC), Where do I pick up one of them thar books? A power outrage, (in good ole St. Louis), is not a question of maybe, but of when. Thank you in advance. SLAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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