Here's one for the beginners!
Since 99% of my inspiration to start making knives for a living came from here, I thought it appropriate to do this here,rather than one of the Knife forums (if it's OK with the Mods!
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The prize is this.....
"Step by Step Knifemaking, by master knifemaker David Boye, is widely regarded as the classic on the art of handcrafted knives. Thorough, clear, detailed instructions guide the reader through each step in how to make a knife. Generously illustrated with photos and drawings on most pages, this book reads like a one-on-one workshop with a thoughtful teacher. The reader is led to discover the spiritual connection between himself and his work, develop his sense of artistry, and to acquire practical skills for self-sufficiency.
Completely self-taught, the author guides the beginning knifemaker through the thinking processes necessary to make a knife; inspires confidence in the reader to begin at his own skill level; and shows how it can be done on a financial shoestring.
Topics covered include tools, setting up a shop, knife design, grinding, heat treating, polishing, sharpening, blade etching, sheathmaking, and more. Boye's outdoor knives, kitchen cutlery, and utility knives are functional and "peace-loving," and the chapter on etching designs into the blades is a visual delight."274 pages, in paperback. A little dog-eared
The competition will end a week from today (12/11)
All you have to do is answer a simple(ish) question. Nearest to the correct answer without guessing over wins!
THE QUESTION; - How many knives, not including kitchen knives or eating cutlery, do I presently own?