The purpose of this work is to serve as a short reference for sword enthusiasts and a guide to direct their study. It is intended to dispel the many myths and misconceptions permeating the field of European swordsmanship and propagated by the media and entertainment.
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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!
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This book covers every aspect of working with iron and steel - all the blacksmithing processes, including soldering, welding, brazing, forging, and tempering; all types of smithing equipment, including tools, forges, and anvils; and how to work on chains, knives, sleds, wagons, horseshoes, wagons, and many other items. This is also a valuable source book for antiques.
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A shuriken (Japanese means literally: "sword hidden in user's hand") is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing. Here you will find images showing how to make a shuriken.
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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
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This book aims to demonstrate, by drawings and simple text matter, specimens of smith work commonly done, and the best, simplest and quickest way to do them.
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The pattern-welded blade is a challenge to the patience, ability, and inspiration of the smith. We all, at one time or another, have felt the inner fire of the steel, seen its soul birthed in the flames of the forge, given it power by our labor and sweat, and seen the beauty of our efforts come to life in our hands when we finished our first successful pattern-welded blade.
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This book should help you identify the difference in a light import mill and a larger industrial unit? It also covers the topics Buying the right Import Mill, Setting up your new Import Mill, and Using an Import Mill.
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Boring and Milling Table adds to utility of your lathe. The scope of work that a small lathe can handle may be greatly increased by the use of a slide-rest attachment, where it is being employed in boring holes for the crankshaft bearing caps in a model engine.
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