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Yes I do understand that it does have a clashing culture. And yes I am going to wrap the handle in leather and add a guard when i can. Thank you and yes I did! Thank you for the advice!


I really appreciate it!

Hi, I am working on a sword from a piece of weld steel I think around 1040 steel. I etched it with Old Norse runes and a design on the other side. I also half polished the patina to give it a worn look. The handle is hickory wood and riveted with brass. All that is left is the grinding to shape it slightly. Constructive criticism and suggestions would help!

Is there a way to make bellows out of everyday material besides the pipe hairdryer way because all i have is galvanized steel pipe and that's a danger if it gets hot and emits Zn gas. Any ideas?

Nice!

I've heard that if you scrub yellow hot steel with a brass brush it turns it a mild gold color.

How do i do the computer wax and salt water etching?

Ok thanks guys I'll post my best knife so far its not polished because I don't have a belt grinder yet but I kinda like the dark steel look anyways but here it is...I added the bend in the knife to give it a original look. I don't know the carbon content of the steel but I did harden and temper it and then sharpen it with a grinder and then a old fashioned whetstone. The handle is made of chestnut.

Hey guys,

I'm new to this website and I've been blacksmithing for about 7 months now and i have made several knives and other stuff like tomahawks but i was wondering what is the best kind of steel to use on a smithed knife?

Also is there any way to sort of burn a image or symbol into the blade? I've heard from a few people that certain acids can permanently stain steel and if i make a wax stencil and pour it on the steel it will do such. If there is a acid that can do that what is it?

And last is wood or coal better for smithing a knife?

Thanks guys!