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Media

Links

IForgeIron blacksmithing forum
Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction
Glossary of blacksmithing terms
The Blacksmith’s Pub (podcast)
Anvil Restoration WARNING: This process has the potential to DESTROY your anvil and should only be attempted by experienced welders!

YouTube

Videos

7 Basic Skills with Black Bear Forge
One-Heat Hook by @JamesTheBlacksmith
Blade Sharpness vs Geometry
Scroll Theory
Forging a Scroll Form
Forging Ring Finials with @AkersRidgeForge

Playlists

Getting Started with Mark Aspery
Bladesmith stuff
Katana related
Blacksmith stuff
Craftmanship related
Honesuki Yakitori

Channels

Joey van der Steeg
Mark Aspery
Torbjörn Åhman
Brent Bailey
@AkersRidgeForgeYouTube | Twitch.tv

Updated on 16 Aug 2023

Self-Directed Learning Charts and References

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