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The area of beginners
To approach the world of cutlery and blacksmithing requires some technical bases and a bit of specific vocabulary... A minimum of method is also desirable!

Here are some basic elements which will guide the beginners...
A big thank you to Laurence to have suggested me this page.

> Some elementary concepts on steel and its use.
> Small glossary of cutlery and blacksmithing.
> Checklist to make a forged blade.
> How to start?
> You are beginner. Which equipment to start ?