Sword 1.7m long

[larrynjr]

I will admit that it is from fantasy stories that I've always heard of it called a bloodgroove. I've never really done any research to find out differently.

[ApprenticeMan]

No big deal, it is a common mistake. You are lucky you said it here not on one of those other swordforums, they bite your head off over little trivial stuff like that.

[larrynjr]

It's funny though, it was all those sword fantasies that I read growing up that kept a long held spark of interest in blacksmithing that got me to take that first course a few years ago. Now I find I'm not so interested in making swords. I've made one short sword out of mild steel but don't really have the interest in making any now. I'm more interested in practical items. Making tools, household items.............

[rthibeau]

Valentin..............,make the blade..the way you want...it will come out as you wish

[rthibeau]

larry...just go for it....make what you want,.....it will work out in the end

[ApprenticeMan]

Originally Posted by larrynjr

It's funny though, it was all those sword fantasies that I read growing up that kept a long held spark of interest in blacksmithing that got me to take that first course a few years ago. Now I find I'm not so interested in making swords. I've made one short sword out of mild steel but don't really have the interest in making any now. I'm more interested in practical items. Making tools, household items.............

Feels good to get to the point where you are just starting to make the acceptable stuff, and the whole world of swords opens up to you.

[ThomasPowers]

Putting in a fuller on a sword blade---lots of ways to do it: 1 forge it in using top and bottom fullers, 2: grind it in---I have a belt grinder that will take a 1/2" contact wheel. Mill it in, and scrap it in with a sen---japanese drawknife for metal.

Or some combination of the above.

Remember in blacksmithing there is only *ONE* way to do something---and that's Any Way That WORKS!

[Valentin]

Thanks guys i apreciate your help ...It helps me quide in the dark. I have to show you where i am right? well today i started finally ... i am always runing late i started with a square bar about 35x35 mm i made some twists and i made a point to the bar ...You can watch the video here Forging a sword | Fier Forjat Timisoara. Probably tomorow i'll start forming it's final shape i ran out of time today I'll keep u posted. Hope it will look fine in the end

[Valentin]

Ok ! new pictures and a new sesion of punding still far away from the finish product but here it's what i've done today

[pete46]

Sarbu ;your Kung Fu Is Strong At The Anvil!
May The Fire B With U !!!!!!!!!!!!!