Author: Steve ShacklefordPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692374504
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Life works of Master Bladesmith William F. Moran Jr.
William F. Moran, Jr
Author: Steve ShacklefordPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692374504
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Life works of Master Bladesmith William F. Moran Jr.
A Sure Defense
Author: Mark D. ZaleskyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692709283
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Accompanies the exhibition held at the Historic Arkansas Museum, Dec. 13, 2013-June 22, 2014.
Distilling Knowledge
Author: Bruce T. MORANPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674041224
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Reacting to the perception that the break, early on in the scientific revolution, between alchemy and chemistry was clean and abrupt, Moran literately and engagingly recaps what was actually a slow process. Far from being the superstitious amalgam it is now considered, alchemy was genuine science before and during the scientific revolution. The distinctive alchemical procedure--distillation--became the fundamental method of analytical chemistry, and the alchemical goal of transmuting "base metals" into gold and silver led to the understanding of compounds and elements. What alchemy very gradually but finally lost in giving way to chemistry was its spiritual or religious aspect, the linkages it discerned between purely physical and psychological properties. Drawing saliently from the most influential alchemical and scientific texts of the medieval to modern epoch (especially the turbulent and eventful seventeenth century), Moran fashions a model short history of science volume
Damascus Steel
Author: Gunther LöbachPublisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764342943
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Damascus steel: centuries-old, hot-forged steel that is legendary for making sharp, strong blades that struck fear in many a mans heart. Artisans, blacksmiths, and hobbyists the world over have initiated a renaissance of this fascinating, decorative material, which is the focus of this comprehensive book. Unravel the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel before delving into the theory and mechanics of forging your own complex Damascus steel creations. Use the detailed, computer-generated illustrations and hundreds of photos to learn how to forge-weld your Damascus steel billets, properly execute torsion technique, and see the endless potential for forging patterns in Damascus steel. Complete with material and equipment requirements, safety precautions, practical tips, temperature charts, and examples of finished works, this book offers inspiration and the fundamentals of working in this ancient medium. Ideal for amateur blacksmiths and experienced metalworkers. Includes a bonus poster, "Practical Tips for the Blacksmith."
The Complete Book of U. S. Military Pocket Knives
Author: Michael W. SilveyPublisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780764348273
Category : Pocketknives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a color celebration of the pocket knives of the United States military, and features both U.S. and foreign-made models. It is a historical chronology beginning with the first folders of the early 1800s and ending with the high-tech knives of the twenty-first century. There are nearly 400 color photographs showing hundreds of different issue pocket knives--single-blade, multi-blade, and multi-tool--including many that have never been shown in a publication before. Clear, up-close images present manufacturers' marks in great detail. This is a book that will be opened time and again just for the pleasure of viewing. It is a book that has something for the beginner as well as the advanced collector and others interested in the cutlery history of the United States military.
Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Naval Research and Marine Corps Reserve
Author: The Bible and the Ancient Near East
Author: G. Ernest WrightPublisher: Eisenbrauns
ISBN: 9781575061887
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Paperback reprint (2010) of the Eisenbrauns 1979 edition.
Congressional Record
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1324
Book Description
Confederate Bowie Knives
Author: Jack W. MeltonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781931464529
Category : Bowie knife
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Making Leather Knife Sheaths, Volume 3
Author: David HölterPublisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764350221
Category : Leather goods
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed-blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, a scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt loop, a sheath with safety strap and attached belt loop, and a scabbard with belt clip. Complete with illustrated tips on sketching the sheath design and treating the leather, as well as four complete sheath patterns and a supply list, this guide will provide you with the know-how and tools to make sheaths of your own design"--P. [4] of cover.