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Well, luckily I'm not so limited as you might think.

While I'm writing, its different from what you expect

This stuff is actually for my world-building for Dungeons and Dragons stories, that me and several others will use. They indeed will be part of short stories; however those will be communicated directly by a person to audience. Word limit or flashing out is done at spot, in something akin to improv scene.

And I'm working on a novel that will use things I learn here (and few short stories) they are not my primary concern right now.

Still thank you for your help. Also are your stories published? I'm big sci-fi fan and love reading. However good sci-fi (and fantasy) is slow to publish :/

Yes I do understand I have to read up on topics, after all most tips were only names of techniques or short explanations. 

Still I appreciate your concern.

I'm deffinetly using difference in ring pitch and the same color at same temperature.

Very nice to differ super-experienced blacksmith while staying simple and descriptive.

Also the coaldust explosion, maybe incorporate in some smithing process as desired reaction?

Anyway, thank you, again wonderful ideas that will surely help.

Thank you.

Thank you, all of it are wonderful inputs. Definitely using few of them.

Thank you again, I appreciate it a lot.

Hello,

First of all, I hold in high respect all those who have dedication in DIY, Metallurgy and Smithing.

Im currently working on some short stories, and its getting hard to find non-standard info on this craft thru Google. "Unusual metals" shows "best metals" results etc.

I would be very grateful for any info on to say "non-mainstream" smithing. From techniques like watering your anvil (to remove scales (saw it on show Forged in Fire) to unusual metals and their properties in blades, armour, crossbows and other medieval-themed weaponry.

Anything that could make non-educated person think "wow, never heard of this" or "magical"  even such stupid things as blood-forged weapon (drawing iron from blood) or more real things such as Vikings adding bones to make primitive steel. Or materials like bog-steel (deposits created by bacteria)

My deep thanks for any idea in advice