Making Your Own Bush Knife: A Beginner's Guide for the Backyard Knifemaker

From outdoor excursions to everyday use at home, bush knives are practical, useful tools. Now, you can make your own!

Go-to guide for the beginning knifemaker, metalsmith, or craftsman to forge a bush knife in your own backyard
Learn the techniques of forging and stock removal, as well as how to select, quench, and grind steel into a bush knife
Helpful information on the types of forges and fuel
Written by an experienced blacksmith and knifemaker, Bradley Richardson, who you might recognize from the History Channel's Alone

Great for beginner knifemaking enthusiasts, metalsmithing hobbyists, and craftsman, Making Your Own Bush Knife will teach you how to select the steel, forge it, quench it, and grind it into a usable knife. Learn the techniques of forging and stock removal, and how to achieve great results with simple power tools or hand tools.

This book makes it easy for beginners to get started, with no need for all the expensive equipment and tons of space. With a small propane or coal forge in your backyard and just a few other pieces of equipment, you can discover and enjoy the craft of knifemaking!

Author, avid outdoorsman, blacksmith, knifemaking instructor, and member of the American Bladesmith Society, Bradley Richardson is known for his high-quality custom knives. He founded Timberlee Tool & Trade where he and his brother Josh sell his gorgeous custom blades. He has also appeared in the History Channel's show Alone, where his survival prowess and expertise on knives proved vital. During his two-season tenure, Richardson spent time in Western Canada and Northern Mongolia relying on his handmade knives to survive.

"Many of those interested in knife making may seem overwhelmed with how much time and effort can go into creating a single knife," says Richardson. "I'm here to break things down and simplify the process."

Richardson has gathered all his knifemaking experience, technical tips, and guidance, and presents it within Making Your Own Bush Knife!