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Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies in Steel
• This book is on 2 myArmoury member lists Edition: Paperback Other editions available: Hardcover 2 third-party copies available from: $41.78 Other items of interest: • The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way To Perfection • The Pattern-Welded Blade: Artistry In Iron • The Complete Modern Blacksmith • The Backyard Blacksmith • The Backyard Blacksmith: Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith Product 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. 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. Learn more about Jim's work at his web site. Product Details/Specifications: Authors: Jim Hrisoulas Recording label: Paladin Press Publishers: Paladin Press Manufacturer: Paladin Press Binding: Paperback Publication date: 2005 |