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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

JABOD Forge
How to Light a Coal Forge
Blade Sharpness vs Geometry
Scroll Theory
Forging a Scroll Form

Playlists

Bladesmith stuff
Katana related
Blacksmith stuff
Craftmanship related
Honesuki Yakitori

Channels

Joey van der Steeg
Mark Aspery
Torbjörn Åhman
Brent Bailey

Updated on 21 Dec 2022

Self-Directed Learning Charts and References

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