Forging Damascus Steel Knives for Beginners (Spiral) (ISBN-13: 9780764340123)

The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started millenia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knives. Starting with the basics, this practical guide shows how easy it can be to build a simple Damascus-grade forge; forge Damascus steel into different patterns; and forge a blade into shape, harden it, and turn it into a finished knife. Sketches, step-by-step instructions, and tools and materials lists help you prepare and work through the project methodically and safely. Complete with tips for sharpening Damascus steel blades and insights on the metallurgy behind this special steel, this guide is ideal for the metalworking hobbyist.

Author: Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig
ISBN-10: 0764340123
ISBN-13: 9780764340123
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2012
Pages: 104
Format: Spiral
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d