DVD Basic Damascus with Ed Caffrey

DVD Basic Damascus with Ed Caffrey

If you haven't heard of Ed Caffrey, you haven't been paying attention. Ed returned from the Gulf where he served his county with honor and went into knife making full time. He is very active on the internet and moderates his own forum on the www.knifenetwork.com

Watch as ABS Mastersmith Ed Caffrey shows you how to get solid results with your Damascus billets.  He will show you processes that will allow you to make one good blade after another.  This video is a must-have for anyone who forges Damascus.

The second in a series of Bladesmithing videos with Ed Caffrey, this video focuses on Basic Damascus, including stock removal methods and tips on etching.  Ed shows you refined techniques for creating a bird?s eye pattern, a ladder pattern, a twist pattern, and a random pattern.

Note:  This video shows methods using a forge, a hydraulic press, and a power hammer. 83 minutes