Broadsword Questions

[shanepruett]

My father has always been very proud of our family name and its heritage, and went so far as to make CAD-CAM files for a broadsword and a wooden mock up, however other projects and incidents has not gone farther. It is my goal to present him with a blade (no handle) for Christmas. My father purchased 17-4ph food grade SS when he made the CAD files. My plan is to buy steel have it machined then have it heat treated at the foundry on my campus (yes I have approval). My questions are:
Should I stay with the 17-4ph SS or should I have a blank of "Damascus" made?
If I should go with Damascus I was considering having it made with W-2 and 440C, are there complications with this? Is there a better combination?
Should I have the blade Deferentially heat treated, or have the blade treated evenly?
I am looking for a functional blade not just a mantel-piece.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

If this isn't a joke thread, it is one where you need to do a lot of reading before you progress one step farther. I am closing the thread and suggest you do some studying , then you can repost a new thread later on with any real questions.

I would suggest you also fill out your profile with all the info....location, age, occupation, hobbies, etc. Someone near you may be able to help.

You also posted the same thread in the Sword Forum.