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new to the world of making armor and weapons
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:50 pm
by knightsfire
hi... rather new to the world of creating things from metal. I made my forge at home. I'm interested in making both weapons and armor. I've just started on my first sword. Hopefully I'll be able to post the results one day. I was hoping that someone here would be able to direct me to some websites for sword smithing, or if anyone has any pointers on forging a sword that would be great. Thank you
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 7:56 pm
by Konstantin the Red
Sword Forum International --
http://swordforum.comA bladesmith should start with short knife blades first, as well as a copy of Jim Hrisoulas'
The Complete Bladesmith. First the little knife blades, then medium sized ones, then heavy ones (large bowies), then on to gladius-size blades, then finally to sword blades. Sword blades are not for first-timers; they are an elaborate game all their own. For two-edged broadswords, the symmetrically hammered methods (count the hammerblows to each side of the blade) used in double-edged daggers are particularly relevant.
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