Baqus

And yes — “Rack and roll” would make a great blacksmith T-shirt Good luck with the project, and feel free to share it when it’s ready.

I agree. Most modern “sixes” are, in essence, authorial interpretations with a very loose connection to historical models. Clip points, full tangs, ricassos, and deep polishes are all more a matter of modern aesthetics than archaeology.

If you are choosing between a hammer and a fly press (hand press), the right choice depends on what exactly you are going to do.