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Paladin Press (1987), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 192 pages
Description
Looking for instructions in bladesmithing that'll put you on the cutting edge of the custom blade market? Then this definitive guide to forging world-class blades is for you. Written by a master bladesmith, this book tells you how to set up your forge, select your materials, fashion grips and hilts, grind edges and much more. Anyone who has ever searched for good custom blades knows that they are hard to find. The Complete Bladesmith will show you how to take a bar of steel and forge it into the blade of your dreams. Illustrated throughout
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LibraryThing member Wuffingas
One of the best books out there on the subject of pattern welding. Having written a short tutorial on the subject I can tell you, Mr. Hrisoulas has done a Masterful job. From metals used, technique, shop hints, and tips this is the definitive treatise for beginners and intermediate knife makers.
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192 p.; 11.2 inches
ISBN
0873644301 / 9780873644303
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