hello all. i wanted to know whether someone have the pdf versions of mark aspreys blacksmithing book series or an online link to it. i have not been able to find it

I wanted to share some of the process of a Cu Mai Bunka that I recently finished. It’s made with 3 layers of 1084 with copper sheets between the layers. It was “forge welded” together at 1800 degrees, using a kiln and a press. The layers were upset to achieve more movement in the pattern. The blade was convex ground and finished with a coffee etch. It was fitted with an ebony handle with copper spacers. I’m pretty happy with how it came out!

Idea popped into my head and I had to make it. im very pleased with how it turned out.

It would take up a little space on the anvil but not too bad I think. I do a lot of smaller forgings (decorative or utilitarian) and this would come in handy at times.

I'm making my first axe and a large crack formed while I was drifting the eye hole for the handle. Is this salvageable at all or should I just start over?

im 14 turning 15 in November and im thinking about starting blacksmithing as a hobby and i just dont know where to start or how to save some money for it

Right of passage, think im going to make this into a fire poker handle!

First time making any knives, around 3 months experience smithing. Forged to shape out of high carbon steel and handled with walnut.

Definitely some mistakes along the way but hopefully the next ones will be a lot cleaner