Mastersmith Mike Williams on Blade Grinding @americanbladesmith

Uploaded July 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

ABS Mastersmith Mike Williams demonstrates the techniques involved in grinding a forged blade from beginning to final grind. Mastersmiths JR Cook and Jerry Fisk provide the narration and ask questions in the background during the grinding demonstration.
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Mastersmith Mike Williams on Blade Grinding

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