Civil War short sword WIP

[Jason Fry]

Because why not

Forged this out at a friend's house the other day, because he has a power hammer. It's like when you have a friend with a bulldozer, you dig a new tank.

Started with a leaf spring off a wrecked Dodge truck.


Hammered a while, till it looked like this.





Spent some time grinding today. Another hour or two worth of grinding, and I will be ready to heat treat. Blade is 20 3/8.



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[ReydonPete]

Looks good
Following progress

[lwelch70]

How heavy is it? Looks awesome

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[Jason Fry]

Haven't weighed it yet. Heavier than I want, but a long way to go.


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[Jason Fry]

Finish ground and ready for heat treat.


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[Bama]

Keep the pics coming looks great Jason

[Bjankowski]

Can't wait.

[10132297]

Nice

[Jason Fry]

Civil War short sword WIP

It will be a few weeks minimum before I get back to this project. In the meantime, today I ground out my first 100% independent Damascus blade. I've used the material before, but never made my own. This is some of Aldo's original 1084 from the street factory, and 15n 20, 21 layers.



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[Jason Fry]

How heavy is it? Looks awesome

Exactly two pounds right now. Will lose a little more after finish grinding, and lose some off the tang, but gain a little for the D guard and handle.

[lbbf]

Love the Damascus blade. A little phallic there toward the tip.

[Jason Fry]

So I melted out my forge innerds. This put a bit of a crimp on the sword project, but I have an appointment Thursday with a guy who has the equipment to use for heat treat.


In the mean time I finished Damascus blade #1. Also has wrought iron wagon rim from my great great grandfather George Kromer of Spicewood, and a nice piece of curly maple from rubydog.








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[WildThings]

That is breathtaking!

[lbbf]

Sunning!

[txisboi23]

That Damascus blade is very nice!