Nearly every one of us has seen a great TV show or read a book on making a knife. Perhaps the bug hit you when you purchased your new favorite automatic knife, or perhaps it was when your dad gave you your very first knife as a young boy.
Whenever it happened, if you are interested in making knives, it is a growing hobby and there are plenty of resources that will help you on your journey.
Here is a list of 10 of the most popular books on making knives.
- "The Wonder of Knifemaking" by Wayne Goddard
- "Step-by-Step Knifemaking: You Can Do It!" by David Boye
- "The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection" by Jim Hrisoulas
- "Knifemaking: A Complete Guide to Crafting Knives, Handles & Sheaths" by Bo Bergman
- "Bladesmithing with Murray Carter: Modern Application of Traditional Techniques" by Murray Carter
- "The Art of the Japanese Sword: The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation" by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, and Hiroko Kapp
- "Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry" by Larrin Thomas
- "A Modern Guide to Knifemaking: Step-by-step instruction for forging your own knife from expert bladesmiths, including making your own handle, sheath and sharpening" by Laura Zerra
- "The $50 Knife Shop" by Wayne Goddard
- "Knives 2023: The World's Greatest Knife Book" by Joe Kertzman
Remember, choosing a book will also depend on your level of experience and what you want to learn - are you a beginner, or looking to advance your skills? Do you want to make a specific type of knife? Different books may suit different needs.