Publisher's Synopsis
Bladesmithing is the art of making knives, swords, and blades using a forge, hammer, anvil, and smithing tools. The art of bladesmithing is thousands of years old and found in cultures all over the world.
This book contains proven steps and strategies designed to ensure you have everything you need to start building your bladesmithing skills, even if you don't yet own so much as a ball-peen hammer.
With this guide in your hands, you will start a journey to become a master bladesmith. As you go along, you will soon find that the blades you create are unique as the blade maker. You will learn how to use a wide variety of templates, design patterns, and techniques to create masterpieces.
Here's what you can find in this bladesmithing guide for beginners:
-Getting started with beginner's gear and bladesmithing tools
-Best tools and accessories for true bladesmith
-Detailed guides to heating, treating, and finishing your blade
-Step-by-step DIY bladesmithing projects for beginners - self-defense knives, butcher knives, cooking knives, knife handles, knife sheaths
-Easy way to set up forge and workshop
-Advanced bladesmithing projects
-Training exercises designed by experts
-And much more!
