Thank you Manuel. I watched this video and it is great. I love the power hammer and twisting machine. The finished blade is great.

Brion

Manuel

Outstanding video! Thank you for sharing your techniques with everyone.

Thank you Brion and Dan!

BTW, Dan, if you can insert the youtube window in here it would be great, I couldn't do that myself.

Great work! I loved watching the video.

Thanks Lin!!

Absolutely spectacular video. Watched it twice and passed the link along to friends. Thank you Manuel.

Thank you Joshua!

Manuel, I have 2 questions.

1. It looks like you are sitting down at the belt grinder, is that so? Because it looks like a good idea!

2. Have you ever thought of using a push stick at the belt grinder? I have found that the stick keeps a steady pressure where you want it on the blade and your fingers don't get burnt....

Here are some pics of the sticks I use. (note the ergonomic shape)

Hello Joshua.

1. Yes, I work sitting down while working in my grinder <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> I highly recommend it! I use a bar stool.

2. I actually use a thimble (made from a finger of an old forging glove) for the first, heavy grind, mostly in the tip area which gets the hottest. I want to keep the most sensitivity as I can on the piece. Your pushing stick look very nice though, I might copy that and give it a try. Thanks for the pictures.

Cheers

Joshua, I also sit at the grinder and use an adjustable stool. Everyone has different methods, but it works for me. Being 6'7", it is easier on my back. Again great video Manuel. I have watched it a number of times and will probably have some questions later on.

Brion

ABS YouTube Channel Video - Making the Guard and Handle for a twisted multi bar Damascus Blade

by Manuel Quiroga Güiraldes

This is Part 2 of 2 covering the making of the guard and handle for a forged blade with a twisted multi bar Damascus pattern in a complete step by step Work in Progress demonstrated by ABS Apprentice Smith Manuel Quiroga Güiraldes of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Thank you Manuel for sharing!

[media] http://www.youtube.c...h?v=2A0NZU29S_0 [/media]

That's very very nice, Manuel. I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to put these together! Love the pattern in the blade, and the snakewood complements it very well.