Intermediate Guide to Bladesmithing: Make Knives, Swords and Forge Damascus: Knife Making Mastery, #2
By Wes Sander
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Are you spending more resources making the same boring, flawed knife?
You have made your first knife, a few maybe, but you still feel like you could improve and expand your skills.
You have joined all forums, scoured the internet for material, but still find yourself a little bit short on information?
Are your knives losing their edge after sharpening them a few times? Are small details of imperfection in your blades bothering you? Do you want to never make those imperfect blades again?
I, Wes Sander, will share with you powerful techniques to take your bladesmithing skills to the next level
In this book you will learn about:
• The most cost-effective way to make a knife
• The secrets of making a Damascus knife in just 9 steps
• How you can make your first sword, in just 17 steps, start to finish
• The secrets of Japanese blade making
• A simple technique, used by master bladesmiths, that will prevent your blade from shattering
• The #1 high-performance steel that you should use to make knives
• Lost wax casting, an important technique that is rarely included in smithing books
• 10 essential tools that you need to have when bladesmithing
• 1 blade sharpening tip, to help you create the perfect edge
• How to build a simple but effective forge
• Metallurgical insights into different knife/sword making steels
Are you frustrated with the scientific, archaic and cryptic language of higher level bladesmithing authors?
This book has been designed to have simple language so that it is easy to grasp even the most complex concepts. The assorted collection of techniques can help you add a unique touch to your creations.
Here are answers to some questions you might have about this book:
Q: What is this book about?
A: This book is an intermediate guide on forging knives and swords.
Q: Who should read this book?
A: If you are interested in making knives and swords of any kind, you would want to read this book. Anyone looking to learn various unique bladesmithing techniques and improve their craft should also read this book.
Q: Do I need to have tools before I read this book?
A: Only the barest minimum are required. The rest you can make or acquire along your journey. The book even has a step-by-step guide to make your own forge, so you don't need to start out with one.
Q: What am I going to learn in this book?
A: As the title suggests, the main focus of the book is to help you make knives and swords. I also teach you to forge Damascus, as well as several topics like Japanese bladesmithing and lost wax casting, techniques that most bladesmithing books do not touch.
More than anything, what this book can do for you is to actually guide you throughout every step of every process that is included, simple or complex.
You can learn and improve as a bladesmith by expanding your smithing knowledge base and skill set, with this guide to help you.
Every day that you make knives without improving your skills is another day that you miss out on making a knife that you could really cherish.
Take action and buy this book now!
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Intermediate Guide to Bladesmithing - Wes Sander
Intermediate Guide to Bladesmithing
Make Knives, Swords and Forge Damascus
Wes Sander
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Comprehensive Guide to Knife Making
What can we call a Good Knife?
Design
Knife-Making Steel
Top Tools for in Making Knives
Step-by-Step Guide
Chapter 2: Comprehensive Guide to Sword-Making
Chapter 3: Blade-Making Steel
Best Steel for Knives
Tool Steel
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Steel Properties
Nomenclature of the Steel
Additions for Alloy
1095 Knife Steel
1095 Steel Usage
Characteristics
Chapter 4: Comprehensive Guide to Forging Damascus
Steel Composition
Heating and Finishing
Making of the Damascus Blade
Damascus Knives
Chapter 5: Lost Wax Casting
Lost Wax Casting Process
Applications of Lost Wax Casting
Merits of Lost Wax Casting
Chapter 6: Japanese Blade
Kitae: Forging the Blade
Yaki-Ire: Hardening the Edge
Chapter 7: Guide to Building a Simple Forge
Chapter 8: Arranging the Shop
Lighting
Conclusion: Self-Education
Introduction
Before We Begin
Firstly, ask yourself, Why do I want to make a sword or knife?
The next question should be, "What do I plan to do with the knife or sword?"
Now, that question may be perceived as strange by most people. Why should I make a knife when the market is filled with a lot of low prices, yet very attractive blades, for sale?
I’ve been asked this question a number of times from quite a lot of people. Some people are okay with a small knife that can be carried in their pocket to use in cleaning their fingernails or opening an envelope, etc.
Others want a knife that can be used in hunting for cutting up game after a successful catch. Some see the knife as an important tool, one to always care for and not be without. These people desire a knife that can last for a lifetime, and that will hold an edge.
A large number of people who make knives, or are thinking of making knives, are doing so because they are not satisfied with the knives available in the market, and making one is the only way they can get their desire.
Knives and swords reek of adventure, gallantry, swashbuckling, and gallantry. Their creation is full of myth and mystery.
I am presenting techniques and guidelines for making knives, swords, and Damascus steel with this book. You can utilize this book to make one or numerous knives or swords, or it can be used as a handbook to start up a workshop and eventually earn a living with the craft.
Let me make a suggestion that you first read the whole book from cover to cover as though it were a novel. Once you are acquainted with the whole range