I'd like to make a sword.

Actually the composition of the S7 sounds better than the 3v for a really durable sword and the price isn't too outrageous. Must read more...
 
It comes in interesting thicknesses too, takes a slower quench (might warp less).

I like 5160, very easy to finish, hard to find in sizes I want, warped a lot in ht
 
One thing I have learned is, don't try to make the greatest sword ever made, but try to make the best sword you can make. It's easy to get side tracked with designer steels and this or that, when simple can often be better for your circumstances. I'm not saying don't try your best, or to cut corners, but just keep reality in your head.
 
Sam Salvati said:
One thing I have learned is, don't try to make the greatest sword ever made, but try to make the best sword you can make. It's easy to get side tracked with designer steels and this or that, when simple can often be better for your circumstances. I'm not saying don't try your best, or to cut corners, but just keep reality in your head.
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I hear you on that!

I am getting closer as far as design goes, I'm most likely going with my original ak47/scrapizashi inspired design. I'm still trying to figure out how I will incorporate a guard in that style with a possible cord wrap handle. I also have the option of doing a turkshead style guard (no metal guard) instead or maybe doing the guard with the G10/micarta like the AK 47/scrapizashi.

I don't really like the big choil on the AK 47 or the basic looking guard on the scrapizashi.

I was ordering some 5160 and 1084 from Aldo last night and decided to order a piece of CPM 3-v in .207/.227 2x36". I think it will be a really great start, I really like the way it heat treats and its toughness and edge retention sound great for what I'm making. It costs beaucoop dolores so I better get it right! Expect more questions! :D

:D :D :D
 
Great thread. Great thoughts. Maybe I will start with a sword, when I finally decide to start, instead of a simple thrower. :rolleyes:
 
wnease said:
sword v sso...

The more lively they feel in the hand, the less well they seem to cut 2 by 4s in one strike. I chronographed my strikes and it seemed I had to get the livelier swords to higher impact speeds.

Giant knives or sso easily cut 2 by4s in one swipe. Maybe those are SSA... sword shaped axes? These can get yer back out.

Epoxy soaked wrap handles are frikkin bombproof, but I also like takedown construction with grade 8 or better bolts. Trees, old 4" rope, and probably zombies have abrasive bits stuck on and in them so it's nice to be able to refinish after playing.

Someone mentioned S-7 and the high cost associated with using it... yes it costs me over $100 bucks for steel to make up my average S-7 blade... but we're talking swords that will be used by hamfisted bush-living savages like me (or could be, no offence to my clients). Plus, heat treatment response for the facilities I have available is important.

William
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A SSO can still be a weapon, a chopper, and may cut boards in two. A sword, like a katana, is a slicer. The sword wasn't made to hit 2X4's, trees, or other solid objects. They were made to cut a human, with soft tissue and bone. The human will also move, unlike a tree.
The SSO can be fun, and might be a good weapon in some cases. But, I can't help feel that an excellent sword in a trained swordsman's hands is another level of combat.
Maybe at somepoint I will have both. I'd love an S7 SSO made to chop on about anything. I have a GGG Battle Hawk made of S7, I can't belive how tough it is. It's made to be used on cinderblock walls, cars, anything.
 
I realized my order didn't go through... :D good news because I'm getting a piece of 5/16" 1075 1.5x48 for a more traditional sword. I want to make a tactical katana based off of the Wally Hayes video. I'm still going to get the CPM-3V and send it off for heat treat for my first one.

I hope to have my tuyere forge and smithy built by the end of the summer so I can heat treat it. I can at least throw something together in a day or so for heat treat so if I don't build anything major I can get it done.

I would like to build a real shop this summer. I want a clean room for my jewelers bench and a couple of workbenches and then a grinding room for my kmg and rock saws. Near that I want to build a 10x20 pavillion with a rock floor and some short rock walls for a smithy. I could set up my bbq there and cook in the winter too...


Right now I'm still trying to finish orders up so these are long term goals, lol, I'm not starting anything new just yet... must finish knives in order! :D
 
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