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Old 11-15-2009, 10:18 AM
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tempering a sword ?

I am in the process of making a sword cane. The blade is 440C and is 24" long 1/2" wide and 1/8" thick steel. It will have both edges sharp the full length and with a deep hollow ground on both sides. I am using a 2" wheel to do the grind. I assume I need to end up with a fairly flexible blade with edge retention being not as important as it would be in a hunting knife. The secret I am thinking will be in the tempering of the blade. Can anyone give me some pointers.
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Old 11-16-2009, 02:48 AM
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Old 11-16-2009, 09:41 PM
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If I had questions regarding making a sword I'd go here
http://www.swordforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=99

Personally I'd also avoid using stainless steel for one.

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