Knifemaking has always been an immensely popular hobby in the USA, even before the TV series " Forged in Fire " increased its popularity exponentially. But how does one begin this hobby without taking a course? Paul White's highly praised book, FORGED, is an answer. "This book is a must read for up-and-coming knifemakers." - Lee Crawford, Professional knifemaker and winner of the Naval competition in TV's "Forged in Fire" in the tournament of the Military Branches. . This book will teach you to hand build a knife using the traditional method of blacksmiths of old -- FORGING. Traditional forging of a knife blade is a process which uses the ancient techniques of moving hot steel with hammer and anvil alone into a knife-form that is ready for filing, heat treating and sharpening with no or very minimal electric grinding. This book also teaches traditional fit-and-finish skills using only hand tools. It explains an ancient riveted full-tang handle construction system that surpasses modern methods. In the author's words; " In my early blacksmithing years, I was lucky to get to know some old smiths who wrangled hot iron every day just to make a living. They unselfishly taught me traditional blacksmithing skills and knife forging methods. Every time I use those skills and methods, I honor their friendships, and by teaching you, the reader, we keep alive the memory of those old-time iro- pounders." --Paul White