Media:Paperback Number Of Items:1 Pages:120 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.8 Dimensions (in):11 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN:1581605447 EAN:9781581605440 ASIN:1581605447
Publication Date:May 1994 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:International shipping available Condition:Brand New. Delivery is usually 5 - 8 working days from order, International is by Royal Mail Airmail
Editorial Reviews:
Product Description Pattern-welded blades are among the most beautiful and durable creations to emerge from the bladesmiths 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.
Customer Reviews:
Great source of informationJuly 18, 2007 the book gives concise information on all aspects of the pattern welded blade. A great how to on billet building, forging the pattern, and completing to finished blade.
Hrisoulas's penultimate work!December 9, 2005 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
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
A superb book covering everything a blademaker needs to knowSeptember 24, 1998 44 out of 45 found this review helpful
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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