Notides Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 ok so im about to make a Dacian falx sometime soon. For those who have no clue its a sword/polearm with a forward curved blade. Now im relatively new to blacksmithing and have no idea how I would temper a blade with a forward curve... and also need help on making the blade itself sharper. Here are some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Use the Japanese method and employ clay to make a hardened edge with a softer middle - or - harden the whole thing in oil and temper the entire blade in an oven. Can sharpen with a hand stone but it may take a while. Could also use a right angle grinder and fine sanding discs but be careful not to overheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notides Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 thanks man i dont exactly have alot of the tools i use a concrete fire pit we made during the summer from our old driveway we tore up...but theres is PLENTY of wood around where im from i use. but im sure it will work fine enough. and for the myspace man whered you see me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strine Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 A tad off topic but what the heck? I'm the first to admit being a "Try-ard" photographer, but even I could see the compositions here could use some improvement. Somehow or ruther digital cameras just dont do the subject justice. Just trying to be constructive. On the other hand I had a little chuckle at the time warp; maybe that was the intention of the photographer. Well done that person.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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