Sam Salvati Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here is some shots of the simple chiselwork I managed to get done today on probably my last working day in the shop (plus the 15 or so hammers I managed to get done over the weekend), I named and marked my sword. Sorry Mr Wheeler, no phallic or compensation thing goin' on here, I don't call my wang Hammer or anything like that either . It's going to be my sword so I thought it appropriate to give it a fitting name, it will be a *bit* on heavy side, well balanced but still a heavy hitter so the name Hammer came to mind. Comments and critique welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well if you want some suggestions: Put a fuller in that baby to lighten it up like the real ones, flats are just not found much in the middle of using blades. Also look up "stress concentrator" wrt knife/swordmaking on the chiseling. I would suggest etching the name in on the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks Thomas, that is some good info, would inlaying some other metal lessen the effect you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 While brazing in brass might help a bit you still have a "crack" already started that will load the tip preferrentially when stress is applied. OTOH how much use will the sword see? Don't forget to make the "Bigger Hammer" sword too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hmm, I didn't even think about brazing. I would like to lay in some precious metal but I fear I would mess up the hammer finish look when all is said and done and I have to get the wire/hammered in stuff flush and smooth looking among the roughness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I Like It , Thank You For Sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Nice work. You have a cool touch mark to put on your work Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Yeah, very cool that it has multiple meanings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Got it all ground today, it is now ready for heat treat, here is a few shots to tide you over, I have more but the camera is being a pain in the tookus. Overall Blurry close up shot Tip detail Tip detail other side As I said before, the outer edge bevel is polished, with the ridgelines you see in the middle all forged in by hammer. Here is some more pictures: Site down the slightly wavy ridge lines Other side A look at the edge And a better close up view of the marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sam, you never cease to amaze. That's one nice sword(hammer). It's to late now, but what do you think of tolkien runes for later blades. I can't wait to see it done, what kind of steel and dimensions to if possible. Really sweet. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Why not use real Norse runes, the younger futhatk was in use during teh Viking age. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross_lad Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 do you have a double bevel on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks guys, hope to get a spare minute to actually work on this sword a bit more! John, I have some ideas involving some of the Tolkien type stuff, but I am honestly not too much of a LOTRophile. Finnr, I DO have some ideas in the works involving the futhark. Ross, the bevel is ground in as a continuation of the hammered in bevel, and when finish ground it will not have a secondary edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hey Sam, get any work done on this beauty lately?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross_lad Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sam, I have a question. Wouldn't it be good for the blade if you ground about an 1/8" of where the tang meets the blades, and make the blade to tang transition rounded at the edges to relieve stress, and possibly snapage in use?http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachments/f52/8371d1221824998-my-sword-hammer-still-wip-6_b70b75d5f9dca347586df70eed86990b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayseed Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have found ,I can forge double edged blades easy compared with single edge. Never tried a sword. Hayseed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Ok Sam, enough teasing us, have you finished this one yet? ps - King of Unfinished Blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DClaville Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 this is a good looking sword Sam as always and yeah come on we want to see it done... hehe Daniel C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 OK this has gone on long enough with out serious action, SO..... I am now taking bets on when/if Sam can finish this. This betting sheet will conclude Jan 1. 2011. because by then even tho he will still be promising to get it finished, we all can cash in on our bets at that time :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.