Knife Engineering Handbook

By Martin Linder

A knife looks simple. Engineering one that performs under real use, survives independent testing, and holds up to production tolerances is a different discipline entirely - and most books on the subject only teach half of it.Knife Engineering Handbook is a complete technical reference for bladesmiths, custom makers, and manufacturers who want to design, build, and verify knives with the same rigor applied to any other engineered product. Inside, you'll learn how to: Select and evaluate steel - from carbon steel families to powder metallurgy and Damascus construction - based on real performance trade-offs, not marketing claimsApply sound blade geometry, from grind type and distal taper to point mechanics and ergonomic handle design, so a knife cuts well, lasts, and feels right in the handExecute fabrication with confidence, covering forging, stock removal, heat treatment, coatings, and finish workDesign and troubleshoot folding mechanisms, including washer and bearing pivots and liner, frame, and lockback locks, along with their common failure modesVerify your work against ASTM, ISO, and CATRA testing standards instead of relying on assumptionNavigate the regulatory, business, and production realities of running a custom shop or scaling toward manufacturingWritten as a full lifecycle reference rather than a single-project tutorial, this handbook covers materials science, mechanical design, fabrication, quality testing, and the business and regulatory side of the trade in one continuous, cross-referenced volume - grounded throughout in established engineering and metallurgical standards.
Whether you're forging your first blade or refining a production line, Knife Engineering Handbook gives you the technical grounding to build knives with genuine understanding instead of inherited habit.Get your copy today and start engineering, not just making.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HDPZSYYN
• ISBN13: 9798191913209
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.6" x 8.5"