Master Bladesmith : Advanced Studies In Steel

Master Bladesmith : Advanced Studies In Steel

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Book Description
This advanced study of steel reveals forging secrets that for centuries have been protected by guilds. Never-before-seen instructions, diagrams and photos explain the tricks behind using Japanese mokume gane, differential heat treating, power hammers, and other techniques to make kukris, wavy blades, spears and swords that bear the master's mark.

About the Author
Jim Hrisoulas is a master bladesmith specializing in medieval broadswords and daggers and Damascus pattern welding. He has almost 30 years of experience at the forge.

Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies In Steel,Jim Hrisoulas,Paladin Press,0873646126,Blacksmithing,Crafts / Hobbies,Firearms & Weapons,Knives,Martial Arts & Self-Defense,Metal Manufacturing,Metallurgy,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Combat sports & self-defence,Metals technology / metallurgy,Sports & Recreation / Martial Arts & Self-Defense

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