Master Bladesmith
Author | : Jim Hrisoulas |
Publisher | : Paladin Press |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1991-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1581605439 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781581605433 |
Rating | : 4/5 (433 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Master Bladesmith by : Jim Hrisoulas
Download or read book Master Bladesmith written by Jim Hrisoulas and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 1991-03-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.