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Dust Extraction in Blademaking

Any dust or grinding debris generated in knifemaking is toxic and hazardous. Wearing a respirator and safety glasses, keeps it off your lungs and out of your eyes but particles may linger in the air after the machines are turned off. An dust extractor reduces this. Most bladesmiths and knifemakers use a water-filled barrel under…

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Please do your own research. This website is not intended to teach you how to be a bladesmith.
A forge is potentially a dangerous place to work so make sure you get instruction on how to work in one.
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