[PDF] The Folding Knife eBook

Author : K. J. Parker
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 23,30 MB
Release : 2010-02-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316072109

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A new stand-alone novel from the acclaimed author of the Engineer Trilogy and The Company. Basso the Magnificent. Basso the Great. Basso the Wise. The First Citizen of the Vesani Republic is an extraordinary man. He is ruthless, cunning, and above all, lucky. He brings wealth, power and prestige to his people. But with power comes unwanted attention, and Basso must defend his nation and himself from threats foreign and domestic. In a lifetime of crucial decisions, he's only ever made one mistake. One mistake, though, can be enough.

Author : Mike Yarbrough
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 20,48 MB
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1612437524

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PACKED WITH OVER 50 POCKET KNIFE TRICKS, IDEAS, AND ACTIVITIES, FROM FUN GAMES AND PROJECTS TO BADASS FIGHTING MOVES AND SURVIVAL TIPS.You should never be without a trusty pocket knife, nor should you lack the skills to wield it properly and with purpose. The Guy’s Guide to Pocket Knives is sure to sharpen your skills and hone your appreciation for the pocket knife with nostalgic, humorous and informative sections on:• History and Evolution• Blade Types and Uses• Sharpening Guides• Games and Pastimes• Whittling Projects• Outdoor Survival Skills• Throwing Techniques

Author : Steve Dick
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,61 MB
Release : 1998-07
Category : Pocketknives
ISBN : 9780883172100

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Steven Dick, the author, has worked with practically every form of folding knife currently available. If you need a handy little pocketknife, check out the chapter on "slipjointed folders under 4 inches closed". From the Classic American Barlow to exotic folders, The Working Folding Knife has it all.

Author : Stefan Steigerwald
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,22 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764338472

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Make your own folding pocketknife with this easy-to-follow guide. Step by step, this instructional manual unfolds the secrets of constructing a slip-joint folding knife, which is held open by spring force and friction. In addition to introducing different variations of this knife style, this guide presents the materials, tools, and technical design skills needed for the project. Diagrams clearly demonstrate the mechanics of your knife and the crucial elements needed to make a properly functioning pocketknife. Detailed step-by-step explanations move from template to finished knife -- even beginners can master this project with minimal tool requirements. Once the knife project is complete, you can use the processes in this guide and your own creativity to construct a special knife of your own design.

Author : Stefan Schmalhaus
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 25,18 MB
Release : 2018-04-28
Category : Pocketknives
ISBN : 9780764354984

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As elegant as they are practical, pocket knives have long been considered essential equipment for a gentleman. No cleverly programmed app is able to open blister packages, peel a pear, or cut off a thread hanging from a seam. Revealed are the most beautiful pocket knives from old standards of past generations such as Boker, Puma, Forge de Laguiole, Saladini, Case, Great Eastern Cutlery, and Queen Cutlery to the more modern Claude Dozorme, Neptunia, Fantoni, and Rockstead. Interesting facts about the history and technology of pocket knives add to an assortment of stylish and striking pocket knives that anyone can cut into.

Author : Peter Fronteddu
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,16 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764335099

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Take your knifemaking skills to the next level and create your own folding knife with back-lock design. The fit, combination, and variety of shapes of each knife are always a new challenge and presented here in clear, easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions.Illustrated instructions and 236 color images are provided for all stages of the knife's construction, from creating a template, to making the blade and locking mechanism, to making the bolster. Basic principles and technical solutions are also offered, as are instructions for creating and working with your own designs.

Author : Oliver Lang
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 20,97 MB
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764357398

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The knife--a staple in every household and long considered one of mankind's most important tools. Despite our long history, in today's fast-paced world many no longer know how to recognize a good knife or the characteristics that define one. This book details the differences between types of knives, the characteristics a capable knife must have, the different locking systems for folding knives, and more! A must-have reference for anyone who uses their knife on a daily basis.

Author : Simon Moore
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,26 MB
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780852639665

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The development of the folding knife or penknife is charted in this book. It especially looks at designs during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.'

Author : LeRoi Price
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 18,88 MB
Release : 2014-03-07
Category : Knives
ISBN : 9780991471003

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Folding knife mechanisms, explanation and illustrations on how they work. Switchblade, assisted opener, slipjoint, friction folder, and many more. Profiles of some knife inventors and makers. Discussion on materials, fabrication and other topics of interest on pocket knife mechanisms.