{"product_id":"japanese-blacksmithing-traditional-forging-methods-for-knives-swords-and-tools","title":"Japanese Blacksmithing: Traditional Forging Methods for Knives, Swords, and Tools — Hardcover","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJapanese Blacksmithing: Traditional Forging Methods for Knives, Swords, and Tools — Hardcover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA rare, comprehensive look inside traditional Japanese blacksmithing, covering the forging methods and techniques behind 10 classic objects: hammer, chisel, axe, hatchet, gardener's machete, sickle, fish knife, folding knife, straight razor, and Japanese sword. Over 150 colour photographs walk readers through each process, alongside chapters on Japan's oldest coppersmithing facility and traditional tatara steel smelting, plus detailed tables covering materials, chemistry, and the temperatures needed to harden, form, and manipulate steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWritten by Dr. Rudolf Dick, who studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich, earned his doctorate in forming technology, and served as managing director of Dick GmbH, Fine Tools, before retiring in 2007. His background gives the book a technical depth rarely found in craft references of this kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn essential resource for amateur and professional smiths alike, and for anyone with an interest in Japanese craft culture and traditional metalworking.\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: Rudolf Dick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover, 160 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: 9780764368516\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for: Blacksmiths, bladesmiths, tool makers, collectors of Japanese craft and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PERIBO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41298150195264,"sku":"9780764368516","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/7661\/0368\/files\/9780764368516-1-600x831.jpg?v=1783407983","url":"https:\/\/ausmakersupplies.com.au\/products\/japanese-blacksmithing-traditional-forging-methods-for-knives-swords-and-tools","provider":"Aus Maker Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}