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. Read more ISBN10 0873646126 ISBN13 978-0873646123 Language English Publisher Paladin Pr Dimensions 9 x 1 x 11.5 inches Item Weight 2.6 pounds Print length 296 pages Publication date January 1, 1991