{"product_id":"forge-your-first-blade-thomas-b-polk-9798250253178","title":"Forge Your First Blade: The Bladesmithing System: Step-by-Step Knife Making, Heat Treatment Control, Precision Grinding, Troubleshooting, and Selling","description":"Step into the world of professional bladesmithing - even if you've never held a hammer over a hot forge. \u003cb\u003eForge Your First Blade\u003c\/b\u003e is more than a book; it's a complete system designed to guide beginners, hobbyists, and aspiring makers through every stage of knife crafting, from raw steel to a finished, premium-quality blade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect beginner-friendly tools and forge setups that fit your workspace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster steel types, heat treatment, tempering, and hardening without warping or cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand blade geometry, beveling, and edge sharpening for performance and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft handles using wood, Micarta, and other professional materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply finishes, acid etching, and polishing for a premium, professional look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot common issues, refine your techniques, and perfect your craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a system to price, market, and sell your handmade knives for profit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith \u003cb\u003efive milestone knives\u003c\/b\u003e carefully designed to build your skills step by step - from a simple utility knife to a chef's kitchen knife - this book teaches not just how to forge blades, but how to forge confidence, precision, and marketable craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003eWhether your goal is a lifelong hobby, a profitable side hustle, or simply the satisfaction of creating a knife you can be proud of, \u003cb\u003eForge Your First Blade\u003c\/b\u003e provides the guidance, techniques, and insider strategies that make the difference between an amateur and a professional maker.\u003cbr\u003eStart your bladesmithing journey today, and transform raw steel into art, utility, and potential income - all from your own workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas B. Polk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250253178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Thomas B. Polk","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440736448767,"sku":"9798250253178","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7963cec4-6e81-4771-948c-62e56ce0f85c.jpg?v=1777184471","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/forge-your-first-blade-thomas-b-polk-9798250253178","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}