Good book on knife making metallurgy?

[bingley]

I'm looking for a book that explains the science behind knife making. I'm not afraid of equations and chemical symbols, but I'm also not looking to become a scientist. Any recommendations?

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

I'm looking for a book that explains the science behind knife making. I'm not afraid of equations and chemical symbols, but I'm also not looking to become a scientist. Any recommendations?

Go to jayfisher.com and look around on his site. He has a pretty good discussion there of some of the metallurgical considerations. He's an opinionated custom maker - but backs it up fairly well with science. Worthwhile reading in any case. And if you're the type to freak out over high custom knife prices - his site ain't for you....

Edit - he explains how the addition of different elements to the steel affect its' properties. Here's a link that will take you to a whole bunch of info:

http://www.jayfisher.com/Blades.htm