[TheForge] Steel Sources for Weapons

Wed Feb 5 10:42:00 2003

1085 or 1095
Dan Scheid
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chad" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 7:21 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Steel Sources for Weapons


> I was wondering what a good source is for sword making. I know you can
> (and I have) make knives from railroad spikes and car springs, but what
> is good for sword making? Please keep in mind that I have only made 3
> knifes and have never attempted a sword before so I'm looking for an
> inexpensive source as I won't be selling anything anytime soon. Thanks
> in advance.
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> Chad
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Kilpatrick
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:03 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] Anvils Non Farrier
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> For knives, 125# anvil will work just fine.  for swords, I use a 220#
> anvil and a 4' piece of rail for straightening/straightness checking,
> for armoring I use a series of stakes and stumps.
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> It is I who formed the blacksmith, 
> who fans the flame into a fire and
> fashions a weapon fit for it's work.
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> On Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:33:03   
>  Chad wrote:
> >I would also like to know what type of anvil you guys would suggest for
> >making knifes/swords/armor and general items but no farrier type
> >smithing.
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> >Chad
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> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: [email protected]
> >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Phlip
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 1:35 PM
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: [TheForge] Anvils
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> >Some time ago, you guys posted places to buy anvils new, particularly
> >farriers anvils. Since that information is on a dead hard drive, can
> you
> >guys give me your best websites for farrier supplies?
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> >Phlip
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> > If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it is probably not a
> >cat.
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> >Never a horse that cain't be rode,
> >And never a rider who cain't be throwed....
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