Bøger af Will Kalif

This book takes you through the complete process of making a knife step by step with full illustrations. And we use the stock removal method. It is a tried and true way to make great knives without being an expert blacksmith. You can do it with just a few tools and you don't need a forge. If you have a forge that is great. It makes things easier. If you don't have a forge this book shows you how to make a temporary forge with stones (A campfire forge) that will allow you to heat treat, harden, and temper your knives so they are superbly hardened yet strong and hold a very sharp edge. Included extrasThis book includes over 100 pictures and illustrations and five free templates to make your own knives of different styles including a karambit, a dagger, and a Japanese tanto. Also in this book is an appendix with extra resources including an easy explanation of types of steel, a chart showing the changes in color as steel is heated and how to easily measure and make the bevel of your knife for maximum cutting efficiency. All your questions about knife making are answered in this book in clear and easy to understand language. You will fully understand how to make knives and how to make them well. ----Knifemaking is a beautiful craft. And there is also a little bit of science to it.This book will show you how to design knives in many shapes, how to make and add handles to them and how to treat the steel so you get beautiful knives that are hardened, tempered, and hold a sharp edge.

This book will get you blacksmithing fast and easy. It is an introductory guide to blacksmithing for people who have little or no experience with the craft. It explains with 50 pictures and illustrations what a forge is, what the tools are, the parts of an anvil, and how it all works. It also shows you the things you will need to get started and where you can get them - and even how to make your own simple forge if you need one.It is a complete introduction to blacksmithing that includes a series of tutorials with pictures showing you step-by-step how to perform basic blacksmithing techniques like pointing and bending. Written in an easy to understand style this book explains to you why the blacksmith heats steel and why the changing color of the steel when heated is important. You will gain an understanding of what blacksmithing is and what the basic techniques and fundamentals are. And this will give you a solid groundwork for moving forward into creating a wide array of objects, tools, and items. This book will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to start hammering hot steel into shape.

About Mead Mead is wine that is made with honey rather than grapes and it has a distinct sweetness and full bodied richness that can't be had from grape derived wine. It is famous for being the drink of choice during medieval times and it is now gaining a renaissance in popularity. And mead is also famous for its flexibility in the fermenting. You can make it with any number of fruits or spices - giving it a wonderful varied flavor. About This Book Mead is not difficult to make and you can brew up your first batch in an hour. All it really takes is water, honey, and yeast. And this book is a clearly written guide to how to do it. It has clear step by step directions on how to make five different types of mead including a spice mead, a fruit mead, a plain honey flavored mead and even a sparkling mead. The book includes a short history of mead, a look at the different types and flavors you can make, a guide to the equipment needed (which isn't much), and a frequently asked questions section. Mead is a drink that has been shrouded in mystery for centuries but now the secret to how to easily make it has been revealed in this book.

This books shows you how to make fantasy and medieval dioramas using many commonly available tools and materials. There are over 100 pictures and illustrations showing you how to make great dioramas in fantasy and medieval styles. Chapters include basics, water effects, terrain tips and special effects like electricity and small motors. Tutorials include how to use foam, plaster of paris and paper mache to make great looking dioramas.

This is not your typical fantasy world.There is no magic and there are no horses.If you get into a fight and start muttering words and waving your arms around you are going to get an ax right in the face. And if you want to get somewhere you better start walking.It's a dangerous world where nothing, and no one, can be trusted - including what you think you are seeing with your own two eyes.It all starts when our "hero" lying in the mud on the bank of an unknown river opens one eye and has to make the decision to either give up or not to give up.Adventure? No.Ordeal? Yes.There are only two ways a man can be stopped; by death or by his own giving up.The biggest enemy is the one that lies within.