Synopses & Reviews
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!
About the Author
Jim Hrisoulas is a master bladesmith specializing in medieval broadswords and daggers and Damascus pattern welding. He has almost 30 years of experience at the forge.
Table of 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
Part Two Leatherword
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