Ok, so Its a bit more like a letter opener, but I forged it out all the same. My only regret is I didn't take more process shots. I'm not sure what kind of steel it was, but it came from the workings of a recliner, much like the circled piece in this picture. Forged and hardened in motor oil, tempered in my oven, and then polished a little. I was pleased at how significantly stronger it became after the whole process. I was able to bend the original piece of metal, but not now. along side are pewter ingots and a sample of the wood for my handle. The wood is a hardwood flooring sample I got for free at Lowes. Wax skull molded onto the blade for a quillon. or fitting maybe? cross guard? Terminology help would be appreciated here. Pewter skull fresh from the mold And here is either side of the knife in its current state. I get pewter cups from thrift shops for my casting purposes. I'm still working on the pommel, but here are 2 looks I've been playing with in wax. I had one failed casting (second photo). Who knew a marble would float in molten pewter. I would love any feedback. I'm using a coffee can propane forge, the anvil on the back of a vise, and whatever hammers I have at hand. Steel too for that matter (hence the chair parts).