Forging Damascus Steel Knives for Beginners

by Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jurgen Rosinski

The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started millenia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knives. Starting with the basics, this practical guide shows how easy it can be to build a simple Damascus-grade forge; forge Damascus steel into different patterns; and forge a blade...

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764340123
• ISBN13: 9780764340123
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"