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LEATHER SHEATHS BY JOE KEESLAR (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD)
0ABS Master Smith and author Joe Keeslar demonstrates and explains in detail how to make a leather sheath for a knife. Master Smith Keeslar takes you through all of the steps and uses the tools and supplies needed to make a finished leather sheath. This DVD was filmed during the Fifth Mid America Bladesmithing Exposition held in Troy, Ohio which was sponsored by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc and hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil.
Universal DVD
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HEAT TREATING WITH KEVIN CASHEN (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD)
0ABS Master Smith Kevin Cashen who is a highly regarded authority within the ABS on metallurgy lectures on the principles of heat treating a knife. During the demonstrations Kevin Cashen takes you through all of the steps and uses the tools needed to heat treat a knife.
Universal DVD, Color
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HANDLES AND GUARDS BY JOE KEESLAR (SPIRAL BOUND) (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY PUBLICATION)
0Written by ABS Mastersmith Joe Keeslar and published by the American Bladesmith Society, this instructional book provides everything a knifemaker needs to know about making, fitting, and finishing handles and guards for fixed blade knives. Included are aspects such as design theory, materials, jigs, tools, and techniques all the way up through decorative methods such as silver wire inlay and fancy filework.
Spiral Bound, 127 pages, illustrated
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EDGE WRAPPING A CORED BLADE BY JAMES RODEBAUGH (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD)
0This 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.
Universal DVD, Color
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DAMASCUS WITH DON FOGG (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD) 3 DVDS
0This is a three (3) DVD set of ABS Master Smith Don Fogg demonstrating the making of Damasacus steel at the First New England Hammer In held at the New England School of Metalwork in Auburn, Maine. Don Fogg explains the process of making Damascus in detail and demonstrates the steps.
Universal DVD, Color
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CUSTOM KNIFE SHEATHS WITH CHUCK BURROWS (DVD)
0Packed with almost four hours of valuable information, you will learn from start to finish how to make custom knife sheaths.
Universal DVD, 3 hours and 55 minutes
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BOWIE HANDLES AND GUARDS JAMES BATSON (DVD)
0From the Fourth Mid-America Bladsmithing Expo & Knife Show – August 21-24, 2008
Chapters:
1) Bowie KNife Slide Presentation
2) 1827 Vadalia Sand Bar Fight at Natchez
3) Historic Images of Rezin and James Bowie
4) Story of Cherokee War Chief Tah Chee
5) Photograph of James Black
6) Bowie Knife Blades, Handles & Guards
7) Period Knife Steels
8) Slide Show of Batson of “Batson’s Early American Knifes” -
CANISTER DAMASCUS WITH STEVE SCHWARZER (VIDEO)
0Steve’s many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of forging damascus is on full display in this demonstration. Although the canister pattern that he forges in this video may be somewhat simple, the principles taught throughout the video can be used to produce virtually any other more complex pattern.
Total Run Time: 58 minutes
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HANDLES, GUARDS AND SHEATHS WITH BILL MORAN (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD)
0In this DVD ABS Founder and Master Smith Bill Moran makes an excellent presentation on the techniques he used to make handles, guards, and sheaths for his legendary forged blades. This DVD would be an excellent addition to the reference library of every bladesmith and collector.
Run time: 2hr 20min
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The Locking Liner with Don Robinson (2 DVDs)
02 Universal DVDs, circa 240 minutes
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MOUNTING JAPANESE SWORDS WITH WALTER SORRELLS (2 DVDS)
0In this two and a half hour DVD set, bladesmith Walter Sorrells shows you the A-to-Z of sword mounting. The DVD starts with basic woodworking then moves on to more complex projects and techniques. Handle wrapping, saya lacquering, saya construction, and tsuka construction are all covered. Whether you’re just getting started with mounting or you’re looking for a few advanced tips, this video will have plenty of information for you.
2 Universal DVDs, 2 hours and 30 minutes
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BASIC TACTICAL FOLDERS WITH ALLEN ELISHEWITZ (VIDEO)
0In this video Allen builds a basic tactical folder from start to finish using typical shop tools. He shows basic methods and processes that can be carried out in most knifemaking shops. This video focuses on the building process and does not cover pattern design.
146 minutes