Pleasant Lea Forge

If there is one lesson learned from the senior blacksmiths I've met, it is that exceptional work results from the application of mastered technique, but to no lesser degree the manipulation of finely crafted tools. I would have to agree with HOFI, invest in a piece of suitable alloy steel -- s7(air hardening with great impact toughness) is a good choice for example -- then make a die that will last a lifetime and will butcher a keen edge predictably each time you use it. Good luck!:)

Aman, Yes, you do need the regulator, but can incorporate a needle valve to say set up an idle flame control for example. The regulator's purpose is to control the tank pressure, stepping it down from about 90PSI to a working pressure of 5-15PSI. No way around this. A needle valve's main function is to control the rate of flow.