JPH 270 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hello!! Just a heads up that the monumental work "The Art of the Cutler" by JJ Perret is being translated and I have been signed on as the technical editor. This is a real TREAT for me as I based a lot of my research on his work and to get the entire book in my hands..well...that is a dream come true. More as things transpire.. JPH 1 If you wish to know the price of freedom..Visit a Veteran's Hospital...I am humbled by their sacrifice... Why is it when the Mighty Thor throws his hammer he is dispensing Justice and fighting Evil..BUT..when I throw my hammer I wind up in a mandatory 16 week anger management course??</p> I came into this world naked, screaming and covered in someone else's blood...I have no problem going out the same way... Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,675 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cool! For those who don't know, Perret invented most of the damascus techniques in use today. In the late 1700s... Link to post Share on other sites
JDWare 9 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Great - at last! Also great that someone with JPH's knowledge and experience is involved with the project. J Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 584 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hello JPH Congrats. You must be chuffed to bits. Don’t forget your own next book though. There’s a space on my shelf waiting for it... and now this one too apparently. Charles "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos, qui libertate donati sumus, nes cimus quid constet. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Silas 40 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 24 minutes ago, Charles du Preez said: Hello JPH Congrats. You must be chuffed to bits. Don’t forget your own next book though. There’s a space on my shelf waiting for it... and now this one too apparently. Charles I was thinking the same thing. Excited for his opportunity, but impatient about his book! Link to post Share on other sites
JPH 270 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 I have given it all a quick once over..the verbatim translation from 16th Cent French is interesting to read..I will be doing a lot of notations as far as what certain materials that are mentioned with their equivalent names that they are now known by... This is a very interesting read so far..I can't wait to really dig into this.... This gives me something constructive to do while I wait for inspections and all the other fun stuff that building a new studio entails. Mons. Perret was an amazing craftsman..simply amazingJPH If you wish to know the price of freedom..Visit a Veteran's Hospital...I am humbled by their sacrifice... Why is it when the Mighty Thor throws his hammer he is dispensing Justice and fighting Evil..BUT..when I throw my hammer I wind up in a mandatory 16 week anger management course??</p> I came into this world naked, screaming and covered in someone else's blood...I have no problem going out the same way... Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,462 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) I'm not sure why this is in the Fiery Beards thread......it isn't a joke is it? I hope not. Congrats Jim. Good news. 2 hours ago, Jonathan Silas said: Excited for his opportunity, but impatient about his book! 2 hours ago, Charles du Preez said: Don’t forget your own next book though. Don't rush him, lads. Edited February 13, 2018 by Joshua States “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to post Share on other sites
Al Massey 75 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Looking forward to it. Perret was one of those fellows who stood head and shoulders above most, who wasn't afraid to reveal "trade secrets", as without experience and hard work they meant nothing, and who both talked the talk and walked the walk. Reminds me of a retired serviceman and full-time bladesmith of my acquaintance. Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Furrer 56 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Will it be like the old latin translations with the original text on one side and the translation on the other? Richard Furrer Door County Forgeworks Sturgeon Bay, WI Link to post Share on other sites
JDWare 9 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Any updates on this project? J Link to post Share on other sites
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