Serdano

No and no. I am simply asking questions of this sort to eliminate ideas in my head that seem to be possible (such as using a blow torch and a stone bowl), so that I have an idea to start upon in the librarys and talking to other people (failed in that scenario) . I know enough of knives to tell you the shape needed to cut someone open, type of material to sharpen with, etc. I have never forged a weapon nor any other object in my life. The most I could tell you about blacksmithing is that it requires $$$, brains, and a whole lot space. ( If I come across as rude, I must say that in my experiences most people wont help people who know nothing, simply because they are un-american, lazy, and think they are so much higher then you in life). I will see what I can do in reading the "knife section".

How small do you mean (1 firebrick forge)? Somewhere around Little Rock as I have family there. Currently I am in Houston, TX...in the middle of city. My backyard is not the best place to make a forge, so I am looking for other ways. I am not selling any of my products. I understand that swordcanes are considered deadly weapons and that the law is not always on my side, the cane is simply for certain areas of "carry" only. edit: By how small do you mean I meant the items not the forge.

Hello to all who see this. First of all, if this in the wrong place, I am sorry. If someone can move it (if need be) then please do so. And second I am a newbie to this form of hobbie so please try not to bombard me with to many advanced topics unless needed. Now on to my questions. I am mostly looking into forging knives, some swords, and various small armor pieces and sword canes (I've gotten a lot of hate from this). My problem at the moment is that I have very little room to set up a proper forge and/or permanent work space. In around a year to a year and a half from I will be moving to Arkansas, and I know for sure I will have plenty of room. My first question is that Is it possible to simply heat up an object through a blow torch(or others similar to it) while it is in a stone container, then transferred to a mold of something small (such as a basic knife) without causing huge amounts of smoke and debris(waste)? Instead of asking multiple questions at once, I will simply ask them as they are answered. Sorry for anything out of place or odd, as I am at work and a bit rushed. Thanks to everyone in advance. -Tim