I forged welded a piece of 150 yr old wrought iron from a bridge spike and some 1095 high carbon steel then forged out the shape. It is 4 5/8" long and 1 1/8" at the widest and very sharp.
This one I forged from W1 and gave it a clay coat and a water quench for what I hope will be a nice hamon. The edge is 12" long and 1 1/2" at the widest and 1/4" thick at the thickest.
I forged this one from 1065 medium carbon steel. The edge is 7" long with a 4 1/2" stick tang and is 1/4" at the thickest part.It has been clay coated and quenched in water to give it a true hamon that I think resembles a serpent. It is flat ground and has a very sharp edge
I forged this one from W-1 1/2" drill rod. The edge is 5" long and overall length is 9 1/4". It is clay coated and water quenched for a nice hamon. I chiseled my initials in Runes for more flavor.
Thanks to all
To finish Stefflus's question I clay hardened it to see if there was any carbon migration to the mild steel and also to have a nice progression of hardness to the edge. Just artistic licence I think
It's not sandwiched ,the bars are stacked edgewise and welded together, top WI, middle mild steel and for the edge W-1
And I think just the shape reminded me of scandi style blades and it's kinda small as hunters go I think.
Chris
forged this from wrought iron ,mild steel ,and w-1 for the edge..The blade is 5 1/8" long and overall length is 10 1/4" .It was clay hardened in water.