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 THE MASTER BLADESMITH: Advanced Studies in Steel
Jim Hrisoulas (296 pages) PP
Price $39.95 HB
Most of the information about blade making
is for the novice bladesmith. Little is intended for the advanced student of the forge. In
answer to this need, Jim Hrisoulas has written The Master Bladesmith. In it he 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 previously unrevealed techniques to
make Ghurka kukris, Viking broadswords, wavy blades, Damascus steel that will take your
breath away and much, much more. Find out the simple steps you can take to eliminate
virtually all cracking, breaking and warping.
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