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CCIV will strive to provide the best instructional videos available on the market today.  We will strive to carry the best titles from the best known artists in the craft and present all subject matter in the professional perspective of the artist.

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The Quillion of Quality with Jerome Anders -- American Bladesmith Society Mastersmith Jerome Anders teaches you the finer points of making the Quillion dagger as required for the ranking of A.B.S. Mastersmith. The Quillion dagger is the toughest challenge the American Bladesmith Society has for impeccable workmanship. Aesthetics, precision, and symmetry are scrutinized most critically for this particular A.B.S. Mastersmith test, dubbed your finest work to date. Jerome goes above and beyond the requirements and explains each step in detail. You will see why this dagger won Best Art Knife at the Ohio Valley Knife Show just two weeks after it's conception and the filming of this video. 

In this video you will learn the proper way to flute handles (with or without wire inlays), and the forming of the quills and how to make them equal on each side. Also, a clamshell was added just for good measure. Learn the fit up and finishing techniques that will help you to pass your A.B.S. Quillion test with confidence. Packed with over three full hours of quality instructions, this video is a must have for any knifemaker who wants to produce professional results and especially for those who aspire to become Mastersmiths in the American Bladesmith Society. If you want the professional’s tips for quality knifemaking, here they are for you.

Making a D-Guard Bowie with Harvey Dean -- The D-Guard Bowie is a legendary battle weapon, part sword - part knife. The powerfully balanced design makes it a favorite tool for many tasks, but was kept ready for battle at all times. Harvey Dean has revealed his secrets and improvements for making a more secure and artful D-Guard Bowie in this 2 disc video, including an interview with the Mastersmith himself.

Harvey Dean, an ABS Mastersmith since 1992, is an award winning knifemaker who teaches all over the country and specializes in Civil War era knife designs including his famous D-Guards. See why Harvey is one of the most sought after teachers in this craft and discover how watching his easy to follow methods will improve your knifemaking skills the more you watch this video. You will conclude that Harvey enjoys his craft as much as he enjoys teaching about it. This video is a must-have for knifemakers, collectors, or enthusiasts in edged art and history.

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