Description

This double DVD set of two sessions was recorded at the Alabama Forge Council 21st Batson Bladesmithing Symposium, April 3 – 5, 2009 at the Tannehill Historical State Park, McCalla, Alabama.

Session #1 Chapters
1) Introduction to Edge Wrapping
2) Edge Wrap Welding Preparation
3) Binding of Blade Elements
4) Welding Blade Assembly Tip
5) Binding Removal for Blade Welding Preparation
6) Power Hammer & Press to Complete Weld
7) Forming Blade Tip
8) Forging Blade

Session #2 Chapters
1) Continuing Damascus Billet Fabrication
2) Sanding & Etching Damascus Discussion
3) Alternate Etching Methods
4) Return to Edge Wrapped Corded Blade
5) Power Hammer Forging Blade’s Edge
6) Hand Forging Blade’s Edge
7) Sketch of James’ Guillotine & Hardy Tools
8) Minor Separation Repair at Blade’s End

Published by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. © 2018

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