Swordsmithing

376 topics in this forum

1. for everyone that is thinking of making a sword 1 2

   By Aaron Gann, April 24, 2009
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   • ThomasPowers
   • October 6, 2020

3. Words of Caution for Budding Swordsmiths 1 2 3 4

   By Maillemaker, September 14, 2011
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   • ThomasPowers
   • July 20, 2020

4. Unique double edged sword Cane.

   By jlpservicesinc, August 31
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   • jlpservicesinc
   • September 2

5. Book Cover Sword 1 2

   By JPH, May 19, 2021
   • 45 replies
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   • ThomasPowers
   • March 4

6. Oakeshott XII attempt

   By Chad J., October 18, 2021
   • 22 replies
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   • Chad J.
   • December 1, 2021

7. Wakizashi

   By Andrew Golabek, October 25, 2021   

   • sword
   • japanese steel
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • sword
     • japanese steel
     • photo heavy
   • 4 replies
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   • Frazer
   • November 25, 2021

8. Trying for a first 1 2

   By Chad J., September 24, 2020
   • 34 replies
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   • Frazer
   • September 3, 2021

9. I need Photographs of a Sword blank

   By Indianer, August 7, 2021
   • 17 replies
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   • ThomasPowers
   • September 1, 2021

10. Some thoughts about sword grips from a HEMA practitioner and teacher

    By JHCC, August 19, 2021
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    • JHCC
    • August 19, 2021

11. Making a presentation sword Sword for General Eisenhower 1946

    By ThomasPowers, June 17, 2021
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    • Frosty
    • June 20, 2021

12. Another Book Sword

    By JPH, May 1, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 649 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • May 2, 2021

13. Uncas: Last of the Mohicans..(Appologies to Cooper)

    By JPH, March 14, 2021
    • 4 replies
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    • Cloudspike84
    • March 25, 2021

14. Lets see the swords that you have made..... 1 2

    By basher, January 18, 2015
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    • Marius
    • February 28, 2021

15. Seax-inspired short sword

    By MCalvert, October 23, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • Glenn
    • October 25, 2020

16. "New", sword find in Norway: 1,100 years old.

    By SLAG, September 1, 2020   

    • archaeology
    • viking
    • 3 replies
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    • anvil
    • September 5, 2020

17. Wrought iron pattern welded viking sword

    By Benona blacksmith, July 22, 2020
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    • Benona blacksmith
    • August 12, 2020

18. Front Yard Shortsword

    By JPH, May 22, 2020
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    • Frosty
    • May 22, 2020

19. First 2020 Sword...Book IV Piece

    By JPH, January 3, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • boisdarc
    • April 26, 2020

20. Forklift fork or railroad track? 1 2 3

    By Benona blacksmith, February 20, 2020
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    • vern509
    • April 23, 2020

21. Single edged viking sword

    By basher, March 23, 2020
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    • vern509
    • April 20, 2020

22. How much would a slightly more outlandish commission typically cost?

    By ParagonBlade, March 17, 2020
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    • Bo T
    • March 21, 2020

23. manufacturing process of fencing blades

    By naliyeva, May 21, 2016   

    • fencing blades
    • foil
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      Tagged with:

      • fencing blades
      • foil
      • epee
      • weapon
    • 9 replies
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    • JHCC
    • March 20, 2020

24. Integral damascus short sword

    By TheoRockNazz, March 16, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • Frosty
    • March 17, 2020

25. Katana Forging in Brazil

    By ThomasPowers, February 20, 2020
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    • ThomasPowers
    • February 20, 2020

26. Thoughts on steel for sword?

    By will52100, January 26, 2020
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    • will52100
    • January 28, 2020