Bladesmithing: modern application of traditional techniques

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Bladesmithing with Murray Carter provides the reader with an in-depth look into traditional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques and their modern applications. A non-stop flow of inquiries to Murray has prompted him to reveal the secret techniques learned during 18 years in Japan, where he lived and worked as a village bladesmith. He now shares this wealth of information for the benefit of the curious reader and Japanese knife enthusiast alike.;Cover; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: Dangers In The Bladesmith Shop; Chapter 2: Practical Parameters of Cutlery Design; Chapter 3: Selection of Steel; Chapter 4: Forge Welding; Chapter 5: Lamination Techniques; Chapter 6: Heat Treating; Chapter 7: Straightening; Chapter 8: Grinding A Perfect Blade Profile; Chapter 9: Drilling Holes; Chapter 10: Grinding the Secondary and Primary Edges; Chapter 11: Surface Finishing; Chapter 12: Low Temperaturre Silver Soldering; Chapter 13: Attaching Handles; Chapter 14: Sharpening; Chapter 15: Making Sheaths. Cover Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Dangers In The Bladesmith Shop Chapter 2: Practical Parameters of Cutlery Design Chapter 3: Selection of Steel Chapter 4: Forge Welding Chapter 5: Lamination Techniques Chapter 6: Heat Treating Chapter 7: Straightening Chapter 8: Grinding A Perfect Blade Profile Chapter 9: Drilling Holes Chapter 10: Grinding the Secondary and Primary Edges Chapter 11: Surface Finishing Chapter 12: Low Temperaturre Silver Soldering Chapter 13: Attaching Handles Chapter 14: Sharpening Chapter 15: Making Sheaths. Chapter 16: What Dulls Knivees: How To Extend The Performance of Your BladesChapter 17: What Makes a Knife Special? Glossary of Japanese Terms Bibliography Where to Get Supplies.