Download or read book The Master Bladesmith written by Jim Hrisoulas and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 1991-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This advanced study of steel reveals forging secrets that for centuries have been protected by guilds. Never-before-seen instructions, diagrams and photos explain the tricks behind using Japanese mokume gane, differential heat treating, power hammers, and other techniques to make kukris, wavy blades, spears and swords that bear the master's mark.