Complete and informative coverage of basic patterns leading into more complex creations. Easy to follow even for beginners. Includes one DVD and one interactive CD course. Includes a 15 minute phone conversation with JD Smith regarding any technical questions you may have and membership in Hammersmith Knives' exclusive Bladesmithing Forum. Details come with the set.

Smith
DVD & Interactive CD

Item #: DVD27

K. Breed, G. Wheeler
DVD NTSC format
Run Time: 60 minutes

This DVD video covers grinding for the beginner and intermediate knifemaker/Bladesmith and the use of 1x42, 6X48, and 2x72 belt grinders/sanders. Convex, flat and hollow grinds are also covered. This is a step-by-step procedure with shop tips and close-ups of a hollow grinding jig that you can make yourself.  Other material covered includes: files, auto body grinders, disc sanders, marking center-lines and more.

Item #: DVD39

Norris gives you an up-close, step-by-step look at the process of preparing a billet of Damascus steel and "cutting away everything that doesn't look like a knife!". Lessons include preparing and forging the billet; grinding and sanding techniques; etching techniques; pattern design and finishing techniques.

Norris
Running Time: 80 minutes

Item #: DVD28

Learn from Fileworking Master Dwayne Dushane in your own home. Watch as he takes you step-by-step through 3 different designs of fileworking. You will learn the S pattern, the Vine pattern, and the Rope pattern in simple to follow steps. See how easy it is to embellish your knives with inexpensive tools such as files. Discover techniques that will make your work look more professional.

Dushane
Running Time: 133 minutes

Item #: DVD35

Gene Osborn walks you step by step through the process of forge welding cable Damascus. He will show you techniques that will allow you to "work smarter, not harder". On disc two Gene reveals his secrets on forge welding striped cable Damascus. You will learn the secrets needed to turn an ordinary piece of steel cable into a striking Damascus billet or blade.

Osborn
2 DVDs, Running Time: 123 minutes

Item #: DVD36

Covers designing the handle, peening horn, adhesives/epoxies, fitting & soldering a guard, nickel & leather spacers, buffing, and more.

Breed and Prentice
Running Time: 180 minutes

Item #: DVD33

Contains stick tang stag construction, fixed blade construction, guard geometry, peening, drilling, drilling stag, fit and finish of handle assembly, tapered tang info, soldering, spacers, trouble shooting assembly, layout and design, collars, epoxy, and more. For beginner to advanced skill levels.

Breed
Running Time: 120 minutes

Item #: DVD34

K. Breed, G. Wheeler
DVD NTSC format
Run Time: 60 minutes

This DVD video teaches you how to edge quench, full quench, do selective heat treating, tempering, soft back draws, false edges HT, clay tempering, using a fire brick, quenchants, and more.

Item #: DVD40

Watch as Ray Cover guides you through the steps necessary to complete some of the most beautiful art-work in the world today. Ray is an accomplished engraver and a trained art teacher who has taught from kindergarten to college level art classes. He discusses design and layout techniques, explains edge geometry and sharpening alternatives, bordering and outlining basics, shading, stippling backgrounds, inlays, and more. Ray uses different models for illustration of the finer details of his work that would be hard to see on camera, such as large wooden chisels that show the angles and geometry much better than the actual gravers due to the miniature size of the tool itself.

Cover
Running Time: 148 minutes

Item #: DVD29

The D-Guard Bowie is a legendary battle weapon, part sword - part knife. The powerfully balanced design makes it a favorite tool for many tasks, but was kept ready for battle at all times. Harvey Dean has revealed his secrets and improvements for making a more secure and artful D-Guard Bowie in this 2 disc video, including an interview with the Mastersmith himself. See why Harvey is one of the most sought after teachers in this craft and discover how watching his easy to follow methods will improve your knifemaking skills the more you watch this video.

Dean, ABS Mastersmith

Running Time: 193 minutes

Item #: DVD30

Anders teaches you the finer points of making the Quillion dagger as required for the A.B.S. Mastersmith. The Quillion dagger is the toughest challenge the American Bladesmith Society has for impeccable workmanship. Jerome goes above and beyond the requirements and explains each step in
detail. You will see why this dagger won Best Art Knife at the Ohio Valley Knife Show just two weeks after it's conception and the filming of this video. Learn the proper way to flute handles and the forming of the quills and how to make them equal on each side. Learn the fit up and finishing techniques that will help you to pass your A.B.S. Quillion test with confidence.

Anders, ABS Master Smith
Running Time: 183 minutes

Item #: DVD31