Forging a Quillon Dagger by Kevin R. Cashen, Master Smith @americanbladesmith

Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Master Smith Kevin R. Cashen describes in detail the method and techniques involved in hand forging a Quillon Dagger. This video was filmed at the 2013 ABS California Hammer-In in Tulare, California and is Part 2 of 3 on Quillon Daggers. Part 3 is "Quillon Dagger Requirements for the ABS Master Smith Rating". For more information on bladesmithing techniques please visit the American Bladesmith Society Website and Forum at americanbladesmith.com

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