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Azmal — Sword - Work In Progress
Published: 2010-01-24 06:36:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 29923; Favourites: 547; Downloads: 709
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Here's a sword I started many months ago but still haven't finished yet.I've since started several other projects, none finished though.
Steel: CPM 154 (Crucible)
Overall length: 36"
Method: Stock Removal (Ground from bar stock)
The pics were taken at different perspectives and rotated to fit this compiled image so if it looks 'off' thats why.
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I knew that you'd start making blades soon enough, everyone that makes excellent armor does eventually...
This is an excellent looking blade, can't wait to see the finished product.
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OKay, dude, one day we're meeting and making swords together. Not negotiable.
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No complaints here. It would be nice to find a 'hammer in' somewhere nearby heh
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Very cool! You should record yourself working, I'd love to see the process. (...'cause I want to make swords, too....)
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Maybe someday, search youtube in the meanwhile.
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When'd you start metal work?
Nice blade, reminds me of hadhafang. Single edged or double?
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I've been interested in the field for years.
sort of double except the top spine part
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So the the point and a 40 cm back from the tip of the blade is double edged. Nice style of weapon, personally I prefer single edged weapons over all.
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Looks like the same steps my dad takes when he grinds a blade. Same steps he takes when he forges one too, after the shape is pounded in that is.
This will be a lovely and well made blade. I can't wait to see what the guard, grip and pommel look like on it.
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Cool, what sort of stuff does your dad make?
Thanks : )
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Well, the main question would be what doesn't he make. He is a master bladesmaith and makes stuff from carving blades, folding pocket knives, daggers, swords and such. He does not make curved oriental blades though as he does not like doing so.
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i make my own, besides i've got a slab of black volcanic glass i plan on making some ornimental tribal shard blades ^_^
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Amazing progression. Love the elegant flared lines of the blade!
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Well swords are kind of hard to make so, no suprices there
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Nice! Looks quite LOTR - ish, a cross over between Isildurs and Arowens sword.
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Looks pretty cool, man. Can't wait to see it finished! How much do you figure it weighs in at?
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I dunno, I'll weight it when it's finished though
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Sweet! Where did you get the steel from?
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You know i'd say I want one but i'd prolly cut a limb off.
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I take it that it'll be purely aesthetic? I can't imagine raw bar-stock would be anywhere near as durable as forged... especially after the stresses of grinding.
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Well, there are a number of misconceptions concerning metallurgy and sword making but a blade's strength will come from the heat treat (ground or forged) and forging doesn't make a blade better than modern steels. Also in reality any blades forged these days are going to be forged from bar stock anyhow. So long story short, this will be the real deal when it's all said and done, aesthetic and functional.
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Leatherwork is already awesome, and now you're forging a blade?
EPIC WIN.
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Absolutely gorgeous, sir - your Metalwork (and leatherwork) never ceases to amaze
Also - glad to see some activity!
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*drools some* that's one helluva sexy sword! Not finished yet, but, well done...!
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looking great cant wait to see the finished project
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Sweet! I used to make blades using the same method about 29 years ago. Lots of time grinding, refining, and filing before tempering the final blade and building the hilt and binding that. Will you be shaping the hand guard and pommel in the same manner? If so, rock on! 
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Awesome! Looking forward to the piece as she progresses. You got a name for your blade yet?
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Well done. Did you grind it into shape?
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Yes, it's stock removal. (Ground from bar stock)
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Was it difficult doing the multilevel part of the blade? I haven't quite wrapped that part around my head yet. I don't suppose there are any short cuts to achieve the backbone part.
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yeah, really not any short cuts. I've tried various things though but it usually ends up causing more work.
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