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Jun
3

Forging a Japanese Blade – Part 1

admin on June 3rd, 2010

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 [...]

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Jun
1

Get Twisted Twisting a large mild steel bar

admin on June 1st, 2010

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.

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May
22

How to Make a Sword (Preview)

admin on May 22nd, 2010

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 [...]

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