Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies in Steel
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