{"product_id":"damascus-steel-theory-and-practice-hardcover","title":"Damascus Steel: Theory and Practice — Hardcover","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel: Theory and Practice — Hardcover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDamascus steel is a centuries-old, hot-forged steel legendary for producing sharp, strong blades that struck fear into many a man's heart. Artisans, blacksmiths, and hobbyists around the world have sparked a renaissance of this fascinating, decorative material, and this comprehensive book unravels the history and mysteries behind its various types before diving into the theory and mechanics of forging your own complex Damascus steel creations. Detailed computer generated illustrations and hundreds of photos guide readers through forge welding Damascus steel billets, executing proper torsion technique, and exploring the endless potential for forging patterns. Material and equipment requirements, safety precautions, practical tips, and temperature charts round out this inspirational, fundamentals-focused guide, complete with a bonus poster, \"Practical Tips for the Blacksmith.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWritten by Gunther Löbach, a freelance knife maker and designer who was first introduced to the craft of Damascus steel while studying metal as a design student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAuthor: Gunther Löbach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover, 176 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePublisher: Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eISBN: 9780764342943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for: Amateur blacksmiths, experienced metalworkers, knife makers, Damascus steel enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PERIBO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41298173296704,"sku":"9780764342943","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/7661\/0368\/files\/9780764342943-1-600x854.jpg?v=1783409694","url":"https:\/\/ausmakersupplies.com.au\/products\/damascus-steel-theory-and-practice-hardcover","provider":"Aus Maker Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}