Hey all, my name is Azrael, AZ for short. I was told about this site a few years back from a smith at a Ren Faire in New Mexico. The guy was from Legacy Forge in Alvarado, Tx. Moved soon after, just found his card and decided to join. I've tried doing some research on my own, but it's been difficult without knowing what even to research. Basically a know-nothing.
Anyways, I have a design I sketched out and I have no idea what kind of metal I should use for it. My major concerns are durability and weight. It's going to be a 3" flip top custom cane head. I wanted put a custom zippo in it, so I'm worried about the metal burning over time. I don't know what type of metal, (was thinking pewter) will make it too heavy to be practical.
Any vets who can help me with answers and maybe help to make this since I have no materials or tools to do so on my own. .....I live in an apartment in the heart of Scottsdale Arizona.