Beautiful video of the forging of a Damascus steel knife, plus fabrication of its leather sheath:
http://vimeo.com/56287630
The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
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The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
Eppur si muove--Galileo
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Re: The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
Very nice. Very calming video. Watching a craftsman is very instructive.
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Re: The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
Wow!
So that's what "Craftsmanship" means.
So that's what "Craftsmanship" means.
If time, chance and random process can produce a platypus why not an ammo tree?
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Re: The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
If you've never seen the "In search of Katsuhira's Tiger" videos on YouTube, do yourself a favor. I can only dream of attaining levels of such craftsmanship.
Adam Gough's knifemaking videos are also a joy.
Adam Gough's knifemaking videos are also a joy.
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Re: The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
Wow. That was incredible.
The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote.
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Re: The Birth Of A Tool--Damascus Steel Knifemaking
That's one way to spell time. Well worth it.
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