12-27-2013, 09:24 PM
That wasn't a hint, you dolt :-)! That was the closely guarded secret ....
Using a wooden mallet keeps the blade's back and edge from being marred when you forge in the curves. A wooden, half round "anvil" (spilt hardwood log) can also be used but with 800 degree iron, produces some interesting effects. So I only use that for big things like a falx.
PS could use some more votes on the bladeshapes, please ....
Using a wooden mallet keeps the blade's back and edge from being marred when you forge in the curves. A wooden, half round "anvil" (spilt hardwood log) can also be used but with 800 degree iron, produces some interesting effects. So I only use that for big things like a falx.
PS could use some more votes on the bladeshapes, please ....
