Hi guys, I'm working on my first big sword. It's 1/4" 5160, about 30" overall, and is going to have a single edged full flat grind. I'd really like to drill lightening holes down the full length of the blade, but at the same time I'm terrified that this will make it warp during the quench. So my question is, do I dare drill the lighting holes? For anyone who's having trouble picturing what I'm talking about imagine something like this, but longer, and a sword:
Oh and for what it's worth its not going to be differentially hardened or anything. Thanks a lot.
Oh and for what it's worth its not going to be differentially hardened or anything. Thanks a lot.