Pattern-welded blades are among the most beautiful and durable creations to emerge from the bladesmith’s forge. Now, Jim Hrisoulas, author of The Complete Bladesmith, reveals the secrets of this ancient craft, from the welding of the starting billet to final assembly of the completed blade. Learn basic patterns and stunning, complex designs.
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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.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
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A superb book covering everything a blademaker needs to know,
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This review is from: Pattern-Welded Blade: Artistry In Iron (Paperback)
This book is not intended for a novice at forge work. But if you have already hammered hot steel, and want to try something more challenging this book gives you all the information you will ever need about making forge welded blades. This book is an absolute must have for anyone who wants to start making pattered blades. The third of Dr. Hrisoulas' books, buy the other two as well (although if you're experienced enough to want this book, you've probably already got the others) and you won't need to ever buy another book on blade forging again. Buy this book. Buy it right now.
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Hrisoulas's penultimate work!,
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If you've read the author's previous books you will find some repetition (e.g., workshop, materials, weights, measures, compounds) yet this book really delves in-depth into the art of pattern-welding like no other I've read. It's his shortest book too, for that matter, but it really delivers on topic. You will learn everything you need to know to begin making stunning, functional Damascus creations. Well written, well illustrated, and very well done!
Lawrence Kane Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction
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Great Book on Blade smithing & Pattern welded damascus. Smooth Transaction. Well packaged. Fast shipping. Great seller. Lot's of info. Love the book.
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The workshop for the Damascus smith is more or less identical to a basic bladesmith shop. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twisting jig, interrupted twist, pure nickel sheet, straight laminate, plowshare steel, welded cable, gas forge, carbon migration, laminate pattern, full cherry red, cherry red heat, star twist, surrounding strands, pattern welding, first weld, twisted sections, welding temperature, cold shuts, forge welding, finished blade, coal forge, edge laminates, ladder pattern, welding heat, twist pattern Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The workshop for the Damascus smith is more or less identical to a basic bladesmith shop. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twisting jig, interrupted twist, pure nickel sheet, straight laminate, plowshare steel, welded cable, gas forge, carbon migration, laminate pattern, full cherry red, cherry red heat, star twist, surrounding strands, pattern welding, first weld, twisted sections, welding temperature, cold shuts, forge welding, finished blade, coal forge, edge laminates, ladder pattern, welding heat, twist pattern Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gary Thompson, Dan Fitzgerald, General Purpose New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: A Basic Manual on the Methods of Forming and Decorating Metals by Oppi Untracht in Back Matter
- Records of the Medieval Sword by Ewart Oakeshott in Back Matter
- On Damascus Steel by Leo Figiel in Back Matter
- Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Irons and Steels by Malcolm Blair in Back Matter
- From Viking to Crusader: Scandinavia and Europe 800-1200 by Else Roesdahl in Back Matter
- The Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies In Steel by Jim Hrisoulas in Copyright
- The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way To Perfection by Jim Hrisoulas in Copyright
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