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Bladesmithing is a specialized branch of blacksmithing and is the art of forging a knife blade to shape, then using grinders, files and abrasives to finish the knife.

To be a bladesmith you need something to heat with, something to beat with, and something to beat on (forge, hammer and anvil).

See also: Forging tools

This page last edited on Monday, 03 October 2011 
 

 

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