Weapons from the Wreckage: A Guide to Crafting Knives, Daggers, and Throwing Blades from Salvaged Tools - Softcover

Tomihama, Nicholas Ikaika

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798301408687

Publisher: Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Unleash your creativity and arm yourself with the skills to craft weapons from scavenged materials. Weapons from the Wreckage is the ultimate guide for crafting a stunning array of daggers, fighting knives, and throwing blades right at home using DIY techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned bladesmith or a beginner looking to dive into the art of knife-making, this book has something for everyone.

Explore detailed, step-by-step instructions for projects such as:

• A set of perfectly balanced throwing knives crafted from sturdy pry bars.

• A push dagger with an antler handle, forged from a repurposed file.

• A sleek symmetrical dagger with a stacked leather handle for a classic finish.

• A curved karambit made from a lawnmower blade, complete with a bamboo handle.

• A fighting knife inspired by a popular video game, forged from a heavy-duty leaf spring.

With over 400 black-and-white photos and illustrations, every stage of the process is clearly explained, from sourcing materials to heat treating and finishing your blade. You’ll learn to transform scrap metal into functional, durable, and beautiful weapons while honing your skills as a maker.

Whether you’re drawn to the artistry of blade crafting, enjoy the challenge of working with found materials, or simply want to build unique tools for your collection, Weapons from the Wreckagewill inspire you to forge your way into knife-making mastery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798301408687
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 173