Sword 1.7m long

[mcraigl]

an exterior lacquer is probably what you're talking about Valentin.

[Valentin]

Oh yes that was the word lacquer ...is it a good idea to cover the finished metal with it ?
BTW this is how i want the sword 2 look like THIS
Just kidding but ...Wow it looks nice

[ThomasPowers]

If it's going to be outside the question is rather how long before it starts to rust. It will ahve to be repainted/waxed on a regular basis. Stainless is the way to go.

BTW when researching oversized overweighted non-using swords look for "Bearing Swords" Swords that were carried before a King or other VIP to indicate their power. There are a good number in existance from Renaissance times.

[Valentin]

Found some good ones (that i liked) 10x but ... how do i make this cave i don't know how it's caled ...it's the cave that sits on the middle of the blade ... i think it's used for the blood to pour out from the body here is what i mean The Gotland Viking Sword Photos

[mcraigl]

It's a fuller. Good luck, forging a sword that looks decent seems to be a pretty big task to me.

[larrynjr]

It's called a blood groove. It's not so much to allow the blood to pour out but to keep the sword from getting stuck inside the body. (i.e. quick removal so you can stick the next guy!)

[Valentin]

It's a big chalange for me to... probably i'll start working at it in the middel of the next week
so wish me good luck

[Mende]

Originally Posted by larrynjr

It's called a blood groove. It's not so much to allow the blood to pour out but to keep the sword from getting stuck inside the body. (i.e. quick removal so you can stick the next guy!)

It also serves to lighten the blade while maintaining its strength

[ApprenticeMan]

Originally Posted by larrynjr

It's called a blood groove. It's not so much to allow the blood to pour out but to keep the sword from getting stuck inside the body. (i.e. quick removal so you can stick the next guy!)

That was an old wive's tale. The groove was known as a fuller, bloodgroove is not the right term. As Mende said it was to lighten and improve the sword's balance.

[Pault17]

If it's such a tale, then why do those cool looking jap kitchen knives (santuko) have those little dents in them?
I was told so food won't stick when slicing.

no sarcasm, just curiosity