Forging is fun and pretty fast, if your not including the time to start the coal fire (like those who use propane), but stock removal is easier and i believe its safer (for the metal). I do a bit of both, but usually forge my blades. Now a few are all stock removal, but thats because either I dont know how to do it with hammer and anvil, or its not as easy with hammer and anvil.
I would use a decent spring steel and differentially treat it, or quench it and put it in the oven longer than normal. But with the weight issue, just pick what suits you. i have found that for me, a knife thats heavy in the front with a straigh handle works good.
What style of sword would you call this. This is the first sword I have made, and its still in the process, but just havent decided what to call it.
Thanks for any help,
Colton
I found three of thes in the woods behind my church, and RT told me they were part of a plow share, but has anyone had experience making blades with them? Blade? and hammer - Blacksmith Photo Gallery
this is my first coal forge i made. A BBQ grill and a piece of pipe. The pipe was stuck in by popping a hole in the side and making it fit tightly. when I needed a blower, I just stuck a leafblower on the pipe.
this is my first coal forge i made. A BBQ grill and a piece of pipe. The pipe was stuck in by popping a hole in the side and making it fit tightly. when I needed a blower, I just stuck a leafblower on the pipe.
this is my first coal forge i made. A BBQ grill and a piece of pipe. The pipe was stuck in by popping a hole in the side and making it fit tightly. when I needed a blower, I just stuck a leafblower on the pipe.
This is how i mount my handheld belt sander when I'm grinding blades. This is also my vice, which I got for free and was told it was junk, but it just needed a good cleaning.
This is how i mount my handheld belt sander when I'm grinding blades. This is also my vice, which I got for free and was told it was junk, but it just needed a good cleaning.
This is how i mount my handheld belt sander when I'm grinding blades. This is also my vice, which I got for free and was told it was junk, but it just needed a good cleaning.
This is a buffer from Harbor Freight. I really like it, and it was basic, cheap, and easy to get. You can also see: solder, wd40, salt, sandpaper, and a bag
This is a buffer from Harbor Freight. I really like it, and it was basic, cheap, and easy to get. You can also see: solder, wd40, salt, sandpaper, and a bag