Pattern welding is the practice in sword and knife making of forming a blade of several metal pieces of differing composition that are forge-welded together and twisted and manipulated to form a pattern. Often incorrectly called Damascus steel (which is produced by a different process), blades forged in this manner often display bands of slightly different colouration along their entire length. These bands can be brought out for cosmetic purposes by proper polishing or acid etching. Originally, pattern welding was used to combine steels of different carbon contents, providing the desired mix of hardness and toughness needed for highly demanding tasks such as cutting through armour. Although modern steelmaking processes negate the need to blend different steels, pattern welded steel is still used by custom knifemakers for the cosmetic effects it produces. Now, Jim Hrisoulas, author of The Complete Bladesmith, reveals the secrets of this ancient craft, from the welding of the starting billet to final assembly of the completed blade. Learn basic patterns and stunning, complex designs. Photos and illustrations
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Paladin Press,U.S.
ISBN-13
9781581605440
eBay Product ID (ePID)
90114422
Product Key Features
Book Title
Pattern-Welded Blade: Artistry in Iron
Author
Jim Hrisoulas
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
280mm
Item Width
215mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jim Hrisoulas
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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