A complete introduction to the practical construction of hand-forged knives. Over 160 photos accompany the well-written text, instructing the reader on every step of the process. Included is an introduction to steels, forging, annealing, hardening and tempering; a detailed study of various steels; the blacksmith shop- tools and equipment used; forging operations- how to do it; and finishing the knife- handles, sharpening, sheath making, etc.

Blade: Carbon steel blade,heat tempered;Edge: sharp;Hamon: Obvious hamon,hand polished on;Hi(blood groove): Hi on each side;Tsuka(handle): Genuine Rayskin & black Japanese cotton Ito with Menuki(Ornament);Saya: Black piano lacquered wood with black cotton Sageo with Shitodome(Fitting) on Kurikata(Knob);Tang: Full tang with 2 Mekugi;Tsuba: Mosaic Tsuba;Condition: Brand new & can be fully disassembled and assembledEdge Hardness: HRC 60 Back Hardness: HRC 40 Blade Length(with Habaki): 28...

A hand-brushed finish lends subdued elegance to these sleek, elongated teardrop earrings. A sophisticated addition to any collection, they are crafted in sterling silver and finished with gracefully curved forged hooks.

Hand-forged and hand-hammered metal finished in antiqued, rusty gray taupe with burnished details. By Grace Feyock. 44" wide. 19" high. 2" deep.

Hand forged iron hardware makes a powerful statement in any casual or rustic setting. Individual hand forging results in unique pieces, no two will be exactly alike, and it adds to the dramatic effect...