July 3, 201214 yr Okay so I finally decided to up my game. I've been working on knives galore now for months and decided it was time to take a shot at sword smithing. It's certainly a work in progress but I'm jazzed at how well it's coming along. 31" OAL, 25" Blade Basket hilt is the plan. For this piece I decided to not only shoot for sword smithing but also authentic sword smithing. Everything has been done by hand. Forged by hand (just my trusty hammer and anvil :D), Hand filed (ugh... so many blisters) and hand sanded. So here are a few pics so far :)
July 3, 201214 yr Well the authentic method would be to use strikers and have an apprentice file it. Having only the smith in the smithy is about as accurate historically as going in for heart surgery and there being only the surgeon in the operating theater! Looks like it will be a great blackberry chopper though!
July 3, 201214 yr Author >< Unfortunately, Assistant A decided he'd rather be fishing, B decided he would join the carnival, and C decided he didn't much care for hot work any more. (true story) As long as the sword comes out functional I'll be a happy camper!
July 3, 201214 yr Sounds like several sets of leg irons are your next project! When finishing all by hand you sure learn that good hammer control makes a BIG difference; but it's hard to run a flatter and sledge at the same time by yourself.
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