The Complete Bladesmith

The Complete Bladesmith will show you how to build your own forge, equip your workshop, choose your materials and get to work. Learn how to heat treat the steel after bending, twisting, folding, cutting and stretching it. Then find out how to put the perfect grind on the new blade, fit the best wood to the grip and slip your blade into your handmade sheath. Also included is information on how to do your own scrimshaw, wrap wire handles, make your own damascus steel and learn the basics of Japanese blades.

CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Workshop and Tools of the Trade
Chapter 2: Steels to Use
Chapter 3: Fire and Forge
Chapter 4: Forging Blades
Chapter 5: Rough Grinding
Chapter 6: Heat-Treating
Chapter 7: Final Grinding
Chapter 8: Fittings
Chapter 9: Grip Materials
Chapter 10: Grip Making
Chapter 11: Polish and Finish
Chapter 12: Sharpening
Chapter 13: Leatherwork
Chapter 14: Scrimshaw
Chapter 15: Sword Making
Chapter 16: Damascus Steel
Chapter 17: Heat-Treating Damascus Steel
Chapter 18: Damascus Patterns
Chapter 19: Cable Blades
Chapter 20: The Japanese Blades
Chapter 21: Japanese Heat Treating and Polishing
Appendix A: Compounds
Appendix B: Weights and Measures
Bibliography

NOTE: the original hardcover edition has just gone out of print, replaced by the new softcover. We still have a few hardcovers as of this writing, at $42.95 each... contact us if you'd like one.

Softcover, 180 pp.

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Tel: 865-397-1955
Fax: 865-397-1969
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