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MY LIFE AS AN ARTIST BLACKSMITH BY FRANCIS WHITAKER
0This book offers fascinating and inspiring reminiscences, accompanied by photographs showcasing Francis and his remarkable work. A must-have for artist blacksmiths.
Hardcover, 121 pages, illustrated.
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BEAUTIFUL IRON: THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE BY FRANCIS WHITAKER
0“Beautiful Iron” by Francis Whitaker is a photographic collection of his works with the metal sizes and his shop time listed under each photo. Work includes andirons; door hardware; fireplace screens, hoods, and tools; gates and window grilles; weathervanes; railings; candlesticks, and much more.
Hardcover, spiral-bound, 185 pages, photos
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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”