Safety & setup — not skippable
PPE: what actually protects you
From a rusty file to a kitchen knife you'll cook with for decades. Safety-first, budget-honest bladesmithing. — lesson 1 of 18, 14 minutes with Jonas.
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Practice brief
The 180mm Gyuto
Forge, grind, treat and handle one 180mm kitchen knife from reclaimed steel. Submit the profile shot, the edge, and your brass-rod flex test on video. Full PPE visible or it doesn't count — house rule.
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