Master Bladesmith : Advanced Studies in Steel by Jim Hrisoulas (1991, Trade Paperback) online kaufen

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PublisherPaladin Press

ISBN-100873646126

ISBN-139780873646123

eBay Product ID (ePID)335456

Product Key Features

Book TitleMaster Bladesmith : Advanced Studies in Steel

Number of Pages296 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1991

TopicMilitary / Weapons, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Metal Work

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, History, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorJim Hrisoulas

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight42.2 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN90-053683

TitleLeadingThe

Table Of ContentChapter 1 - Setting Up the WorkshopChapter 2 - Steels & AlloysChapter 3 - Advanced Forging TechniquesChapter 4 - The Power HammerChapter 5 - GrindingChapter 6 - Heat Treating and TemperingChapter 7 - HiltsChapter 8 - Metal and Wood FinishingChapter 9 - Leather Working & Scabbard MakingChapter 10 - Swordmaking: The Romance of the SwordChapter 11 - The Spear: The Ancient Weapon of ChoiceChapter 12 - AxesChapter 13 - Japanese Nonferrous Alloys and Their ColorationChapter 14 - Damascus Steel: The Pattern-Welded BladeChapter 15 - Compounds and FormulasChapter 16 - Weights and MeasuresBibliography

SynopsisThis advanced study of steel reveals forging secrets that for centuries have been protected by guilds. Never-before-seen instructions, diagrams and photos explain the tricks behind using Japanese mokume gane, differential heat treating, power hammers, and other techniques to make kukris, wavy blades, spears and swords that bear the master's mark.

LC Classification NumberTT220.H863 1991