Ide like to try a short sword maybee 32 inches. 1084 i may need to ask aldo for some steel for this project hope im not over my head . Im thinking an english style sword or a japanese tanto say 32 inches long . I have 60 ft of fench to build so I hope I can get tht done first. I will use bar stock and a stock removal method brass gaurd of some sort and a hammon to make it kick but in the beauty depart mnt' . kellyw stacey hope you got some advice.