Apr 26, 2016 · You do not want to quench the handle tangs, so an edge quench in the goop with the handle tangs hanging down might work. IF you use a steel that hardens well in goop, which limits …

Oct 29, 2008 · The multiple hardening lines are the end result of a multiple edge quench in goop: no magic, just luck with a first blade and remembered what happened ("went wrong") with that quench.

Sep 19, 2017 · Who produces the heaviest anvils ? and what do they weigh ? I'm trying to find an addition to my shop, to be able to work with some strikers, or just to have an excuse to buy a …

Jan 24, 2014 · Speaking from experience, you're not going to get a traditional polish with modern abrasives. There's just something about tojiru goop, and fingerstones that does things that nothing …

Apr 18, 2019 · Been busy banging out bodadacious blades. Here are some recents. 80CrV2 steel, cord wraps, and Boltaron sheaths all around. A biohazard outbreak reaction bush sword and smaller utility …

Jan 29, 2014 · I remember reading an article years ago about Michael Bell at Dragonfly Forge using electrolytic sponge iron in his oroshigane process to make his own tamahagane. I remember the …

Jan 29, 2019 · So I am going to be making a lot of my own tools for when I start forging, I am wondering what steel types and sizes to stock up on. I figure to start I would use 4140 for cut off hardy and fuller …

Mar 30, 2004 · Hi all, I was thinking about ordering some ruby amc plastic to line my new forge with and was wondering if anyone would be interested in ordering some as well. The smallest they will send is …

Aug 30, 2017 · I may have put the title wrong which I apologize for, but how does one go about obtaining the title of master blacksmith status? I'm sure there is an apprentice, journeymen, master path like in …

Jul 16, 2017 · Hello all, I was looking through some metal I have stockpiled over the years and came access this peice. The man who gave it to me called it wrought, and said it was an old "rock nail". I …