Hello All, I am Ric Furrer of www.doorcountyforgeworks.com Here is a series of photos showing how a wootz crucible steel sword is made. This is NOT pattern welded damascus, but rather a special steel which gets its pattern from its chemistry and forging techniques and NOT by folding and welding. It is a small batch process which I have been doing for some 12 years now. Also note the forged in fuller (groove) and the wonderful 24karat gold fittings. I make wootz as well as damascus steel (pattern-welded)swords and knives

www.twistednickel.com This video shows the process of twisting the damascus bars after the exit the forge. Video shot by Mike Sanchez. Jim Ferguson’s knives are featured in some of the most exclusive knife collections in the world. His knives have graced the covers of numerous premiere knife magazines for the past 18 years, including Le Passion du Couteau and Knives Illustrated – and he has been featured in magazines such as Blade, Blades International, and in numerous books. He also created knives for the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean.

Murray Carter, 17th-generation Yoshimoto Bladesmith and certified Master Bladesmith, conducts a variety of bladesmithing courses at his forge throughout the year. These courses teach students how to hand forge their very own knives and use them for indoor or outdoor use, kitchen or camping, or what-have-you. The following videos are courtesy of Bob Worthington who attended Bladesmithing Course #202, held from Sept. 12, 2008, where students made their very own International Pro Series chef knives. Forging a Japanese Blade – Part 1 In this first clip, Murray demonstrates the initial forging process of a blade, instructing bladesmithing class attendees how to heat and forge their own International Pro Series chef knives through example. Forging a Japanese Blade – Part 2 In this clip, Bladesmithing Course #202 students Bob Worthington and John Marcus learn how to properly heat their blades and use the power hammer to forge them to proper thickness. Forging a Japanese Blade – Part 3 Murray demonstrates in this clip forging a knife using both a power hammer and the conventional hand method of forge welding. Finishing a Japanese Blade In this final clip, Murray prepares the forge and then water quenches a blade (listen to the unique sound it makes, about 2 minutes into the clip). Students then receive instruction on grinding their knives on a huge Japanese wet stone. Lastly, the International Pro Series chef knives get their final sanding on the handles. The students later hand …

Here is an example of what my twisting machine can do on 1 3/4″ square mild steel. The machine was made by Chuck Schaeffer of Wisconsin and I, mostly Chuck, for some new work I am doing. Have a look at my website for some of the work done with this tool.

In an upcoming video I will show you how to create a sword from scratch. Take your scrap steel and make something useful. We will go over the basics of forging, filing, heat treatment and polishing. We’ll also touch on the fabrication of metal and wooden fittings to complete your sword. Written and directed by Brian Chan Cinematography by Brian Chan, Grace Kim All swords shown forged by Brian Chan Music by Seth Friedman

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www.twistednickel.com This video shows the process of pressing the damascus bars after the exit the forge. Video shot by Mike Sanchez. Jim Ferguson’s knives are featured in some of the most exclusive knife collections in the world. His knives have graced the covers of numerous premiere knife magazines for the past 18 years, including Le Passion du Couteau and Knives Illustrated – and he has been featured in magazines such as Blade, Blades International, and in numerous books. He also created knives for the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean.