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Wootz steel from bearing balls | Making a Scottish dagger 'sgian dubh'

In this video, we'll be making a Scottish Dagger "SGIAN DUBH". Wootz steel is a type of steel that is used to make daggers, ...
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6 Levels of Knife Making: Easy to Complex

Knife maker Chelsea Miller explains knife making in 6 levels of difficulty. From a wooden knife to a chef's knife made from raw materials, watch how Chelsea demonstrates and breaks down everything ...
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Wootz steel from boot nails. Viking knife making

In this video, we will melt wootz steel from boot nails. Making a Viking knife from Wootz steel, we will show all the ...
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The Japanese City Known for Making Knives That Are a Cut Above

The production of knives flourished in Sakai due to the rich history of traditional metal processing techniques. Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images Eighty-five-year-old Etsuro Ikegami wipes the ...