The infamous sword that chopped a thousand trees :D *pics*

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It really did turn out pretty dang cool Adam. Keep at it bro. Its a fun hobby.
 
Blessing in disguise I'm thinking. The next one WILL be better and made of the right steel to boot! Call this the prototype.:D
 
Fiddleback said:
It really did turn out pretty dang cool Adam. Keep at it bro. Its a fun hobby.
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thx...i didnt have the best stuff in the first place, i did it mainly with an edge grinder, and i went a tad too deep in a few places.

any thoughts on the aluminum as pins?

the finest sandpaper at lowes was 400 grit, on my next one id like to go alot finer.
 
Edro20 said:
Blessing in disguise I'm thinking. The next one WILL be better and made of the right steel to boot! Call this the prototype.:D
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yeah lol....hows hr 5160 sound for the steel

all the handle material seems to be made for knifes, maybe my next project will be a knife, dang swords are alot of work haha
 
DustinHall said:
You did really well on your grinds, especially for it being your first.
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thank you, i was really just eyeballing it

of course in the beginning i made lines but with the bench grinder and angle grinder i had to get into the zone and feel it as opposed to seeing it.

but yeah i used something to keep the part close to the handle straight(forget what thats called) but it isnt perfect, but good for first try i suppose

the handle i made from a 2 x4 then burnt it to get a better look

and used aluminum rods as pins
 
And to think, if you just started out with good steel to begin with you would have an awesome sword instead of an SLO. Keep at it though, it came out pretty good.
 
HR 5160 is the best choice in my opinion for big heavy choppers, just enough carbon to take a keen edge, little bit of chromium to make it through hardening and tough. yea that's the ticket for a bad @$$ sword to cleave through anything unfortunate enough to be in it's way.

jason
 
Adam,
Glad to see that you are taking the critique and advise in the tone it was intended. The sword is not bad , as first swords go.....looks wise. It is, however, a SSO (sword shaped object). I truly believe that with some research and planning, you can build a real sword from 5160,1070, or a similar steel. You now know that hardware store steel is mild steel and not blade steel. Learning about carbon content and alloying will help with the selection. Read Kevin's posts and go to his site to learn a lot about the metallurgy of blade steel.
The handle is sort of simple, but that is not a fatal flaw. Using some better material (maple, micarta, etc.) and pins of brass or steel will make it a little better.
The grinds looked very nice.

I will make you the same deal that I offer to many other new makers.
Read up on the subject of knife making. Do some research. Make a plan for your next project ( a knife would be more advisable). Hook up with a local maker if at all possible. When you feel you are ready to get started, post a thread about the project with all the info, plans , sketches, and intended procedures. The folks here will help you fine tune the process. I will send you a box with the proper steel , first class handle materials, and some other supplies to get you off on the right track.
How about it?
Stacy

PS: fill out the rest of your profile so we know something about you.
 
yeah the handle was really basic, im surprised though the aliminum pins have stayed tight.

but yeah when i peened them, and were not a perfect circle

yeah lot of the stuff i did was the cheapest route cuz i knew the steel wasnt any good

thanks for all your replies and helpful hints,

i will make some kind of knife next and try to be a perfectionist ( will be easier since its smaller to not miss any details)
 
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