Pattern Welded Sword WIP

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I was just thinking about this thread the other day. Definitely would like to see this one progress.
 
Thanks for bringing this up, Sam. :mad: ;)

You guys are almost making me feel guilty. But, I did say at the start of this thread that it might take years to finish. I wasn't joking. Still, I'd like to get it done soon. :) I'll see what I can do.
 
I have definately enjoyed reading this thread, a sword like this is something I have on my list to do before kicking the bucket...though i was going to go towards a more historical nordic chevron center pattern like kevin cashens period reproductions.

http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=13809

this is also a good thread to look at, just as epic as reading through this one.
 
Phillip,

I remain amazed by the skills you exhibit and the amount of talent it takes at the forge to make a big blade.

Thanks for the thread.
 
powerful Phillip, powerful works, i want to make some carving for your blade for free. Do i have a chance?
 
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powerful Phillip, powerful works, i want to make some carving for your blade for free. Do i have a chance?
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I appreciate the generous offer, but this one is going to be sole authorship all the way. Maybe a future project. :)

Thanks,
Phillip
 
Hey Phillip, Only just found this thread, great stuff ! Im welding my first one of these bad boys up and doing a WIP on britishblades forum at the moment, kinda nervewracking doing it in public :D

Im just getting into grinding my one, damn thing doesnt know the meaning of flat or straight, changes every time I pick it up!

Fingers crossed for your heat treat! All the best, John
 
Before anyone get's excited, I don't have anything new to report on this project. :)

I don't have a way to heat treat something as long as this sword, so I'm officially putting it on hold until I either finish my sword length salt pot, or buy an electric oven big enough to do swords.

On the other hand, I think I'm going to start a shorter sword, one that's more within my reach as far as skills and tools go. It'll be pattern welded as well, and I'm going to start a new thread for it. Stay tuned!
 
Another quick update. I actually hardened the blade today. It turned out reasonably straight. We'll see how it goes with the grinding...

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Looks great so far Phillip :thumbup:
Looking forward for the next progress update.

BTW, I have a couple of questions for some times already.
I just want to throw them out here hoping that Phillip or any forum members could highlight me with the answer cum solution :o

I'd seen some old pattern welded blades in Malaysia.
There are made in what they called as multiple bars pattern welded blades.
Anyhow I noticed few of the blades are having indistinct minute hairline cracks in between of the bars.
One just couldn't see it without really looking very hard by reflecting light against the multiple bars surface.

So my question is, how do you make sure that each and every bars are fused together without any indistinct minute hairline cracks in between of them?
And how do you get rid of them if happen that there are such flaws on the blade?

Actually this is an open question to all!
So Phillip or any forum members who happen to have the answer to this couple of questions are most welcome to update me with the solutions :o

Me really appreciate the answers very much.
And thank you very much in advance :)

mohd
 
mohd said:
Looks great so far Phillip :thumbup:
Looking forward for the next progress update.

BTW, I have a couple of questions for some times already.
I just want to throw them out here hoping that Phillip or any forum members could highlight me with the answer cum solution :o

I'd seen some old pattern welded blades in Malaysia.
There are made in what they called as multiple bars pattern welded blades.
Anyhow I noticed few of the blades are having indistinct minute hairline cracks in between of the bars.
One just couldn't see it without really looking very hard by reflecting light against the multiple bars surface.

So my question is, how do you make sure that each and every bars are fused together without any indistinct minute hairline cracks in between of them?
And how do you get rid of them if happen that there are such flaws on the blade?

Actually this is an open question to all!
So Phillip or any forum members who happen to have the answer to this couple of questions are most welcome to update me with the solutions :o

Me really appreciate the answers very much.
And thank you very much in advance :)

mohd
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Hey Mohd,

Well, usually if you can see a distinct line between layers, that means that there is a flaw there. Sometimes if you catch it early enough in the welding process, you can weld it closed, but if it's in the finished blade, then that means it will end up in the scrap bucket.

Back in the day, steel was rare enough that they went ahead and used it, but nowadays there's no excuse for using defective steel.
 
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