Damascus Steel by Gunther Lbach

Damascus Steel by Gunther Lbach

Damascus steel: centuries-old, hot-forged steel that is legendary for making sharp, strong blades that struck fear in many a man's heart. Artisans, blacksmiths, and hobbyists the world over have initiated a renaissance of this fascinating, decorative material, which is the focus of this comprehensive book. Unravel the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel before delving into the theory and mechanics of forging your own complex Damascus steel creations. Use the detailed, computer-generated illustrations and hundreds of photos to learn how to forge-weld your Damascus steel billets, properly execute torsion technique, and see the endless potential for forging patterns in Damascus steel. Complete with material and equipment requirements, safety precautions, practical tips, temperature charts, and examples of finished works, this book offers inspiration and the fundamentals of working in this ancient medium. Ideal for amateur blacksmiths and experienced metalworkers. Includes a bonus poster, Practical Tips for the Blacksmith.

Lü¾¦˜¼bach, Gunther: - Gunther Lü¾¦˜¼bach is a freelance knife maker and designer. He was first introduced to the manufacture of Damascus steel while studying metal as a design student.

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ISBN 13	9780764342943
ISBN 10	0764342940
Titel	Damascus Steel
Autor	Gunther Löbach
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2013-05-28
Seitenanzahl	176
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.