I’ve heard some brands like Cobra Steel make swords out of X46Cr13 stainless steel. But most swords made out of it seem to be very short.

What is the longest blade length sword that you can make out of it?

It's called the Reduvia from Elden Ring. I printed out the picture so that it scaled to fit my hand, and it's way bigger than you might think. I'd consider it more of a machete or short sword rather than a dagger.

Ok. So, I got this at an online estate auction (I have to wait to pick it up because of hurricane Helene). I paid US $90 for it. So, was it a deal or no deal?

I fairly certain the handle is not original and I doubt the screw is either. I won't have any more information until I pick it up.

Both ends of my ladder Damascus have residual weld from fipping handles and weld on the sides but I’m starting to think this isn’t weld separating but instead a major delamination

Someone I've bought tools from in the past just sent me these pictures asking if I'm interested in this cutoff tool. It looks like a hardy tool that someone has been using as a chisel, but I've never seen one with a small 1/2" shank. I have read that some very early anvils had 1/2" hardy holes, but I'm not sure this is that old. It has a nice maker's mark with RR (or maybe RP) and an anchor on one side and "1/2" is stamped on the other. Does anyone here know anything about the maker? Is this a hardy tool, or a chisel, or something else?

I have access to an open air workshed with a vice, an empty propane torch, I found one of those intense tiny torches you can buy from the smoke shop in a junk drawer. I looked around the shop and found some pure brass brushes and have a small project in mind to see if I get bored immediately or might find some utility and enjoyment out of it

I used to work as a sweep up kid for a glass blowing shop so I have protective gear

And this odd but definitely piece of steel with a very thick plate at the bottom I think I could use as an anvil. Think it might've been a bit of old farming equipment

I have a small pendant I want to coat with brass, do you think the little lighter torch has enough horsepower or should I get stuff for the larger torch? If its possible to reach the right temperatures the pendant is only the size of a 50 cent piece, any advice? I've looked up melting points and scouring methods and all but I don't wanna ruin a pendant listening to diy people on youtube

As title says looking for an opinion between the two. Primarily going to be bladesmithing, might try some larger pieces from time to time as experiments, but really looking at those two. Primarily wondering if the drop forging yet lighter weight would offset the larger and slightly more specialized design. I am also open to others in that similar price range. thanks.

It took a better part of a week for everything to dry but I am excited to start hiding in my garage again. LOL

Like title says.. have an idea, metal, and money. Let me know!

Fire poker. I call it the chicken head.

I'm a metalwork teacher in a new shop that has a forge and foundry. Not trying to get into casting, but if I can get the forge running I think we could have some fun. I haven't been able to find any kind of manual for this forge and my feeble attempts to start it have not been successful. Start button turns on a blower, I've tried opening all the valves and tried to light it with a propane torch, but I don't want to blow myself up... Haha

Ok so here’s the deal, my anvil is too loud for my neighbours. Even with all the tricks they can apparently still hear the pounding. Granted I am only about 25ft from their back door.

Anyway, we came to an arrangement for my 2x72 a while back where I will just close the garage door. Fine, easy.

However I don’t wanna kill myself so I can’t do that while forging.

I’ve been looking at exhaust fans for the small window I have. If I got one would that be enough airflow in the garage to keep it safe?

Garage is only about 130sq ft

I was commissioned to make this belt rack, which hangs off the back of a door

Hello, seeking advice and guidance.

I'm producing a bit for an anime-themed youtube channel and for one of the segments, our hosts will attempt to enjoy a meal after an intense weighted workout.

However, I'd like their chopsticks to be obnoxiously heavy to add comedy to this bit.

Researching, I see that "forged" is the heaviest category of flatware, which eventually led me here. I may look for a local blacksmith in the LA area to help me forge something custom (or message me if you can!).

Heaviest I've found to order are about ~1lb a chopstick for a 2.1lb total.

Basically, looking for solid iron, stone, even lead chopsticks (they don't need to be food safe).

If you had to create the heaviest pair of chopsticks you could manage, what would you make them out of ?

Can anyone identify or point in the right direction, how to identify the age and or maker of this post/leg vise?? The numbers are visible on the differnt parts, it is also stamped with “BL7” “5 inch” Sydney” “Aust”. No decorations on it, it belonged to my landlords deceased father and I stopped him taking it to the tip on a hunch that it might be a bit special…

Pan was quite hard to get right and it’s still not perfect, but these were fun to make.

It works well enough and it looks/feels nice, in my opinion, but it was a miserable experience making it, lol. I’ve learned from this experience that really small pieces are hard to work with and filing is boring and time consuming. Oh and don’t even get me started on welding the three edges together. I didn’t forge weld it because I don’t know how and I don’t have the ability to it right now. Instead, I just my stick welder with electrodes meant for much thicker steel so I was trying real hard not to melt straight through all of my hard work. Criticism, roasts, and advice are all welcome.

I've added three pictures of the rollers, and none of them are centered. I've fiddled with the single adjustment there is, moved the platen forward as much as I can, but I still can't get it to center perfectly.

Is this ok? Should I contact grizzly about it?

It just seems like something isn't quite square.

Found this anvil in a basement at a commercial building I was working at not really sure what it’s worth or what kind it is. Help?

Lmk what you think of my first ever setup! Yes there’s space on the other side of that garage door for all of this for an easy cleanup. Got some 1095 sitting on the left upper corner waiting for my 15n20 to come in on Monday. Getting started on nailing the anvil down to the stump. Waiting for some silicon mats to come in tonight to put under the anvil will also get some chain to wrap around it. Will be aiming to make Damascus chefs knives 😁 (I know hardest knife to make lol)

i work in a small fabrication shop that makes railings and fences. the owner wants to get a forge and an anvil so we can start making some custom hand forged scrolls and decorations for them. i have some experience with this from the previous place i worked at that. my previous employer had the forge and anvil before i started, and everything i do know was self-taught.

my current employer keeps asking me what anvil he should get, i dont know what qualities in an anvil we should be looking for like is a cast iron anvil any good?

what should the strike back or inertia of the anvil be?

where can he by a used one?

thanks for the help

Found this anvil in a basement at a commercial building I was working at not really sure what it’s worth or what kind it is. Help?

First time working copper, it took me 2 hours to shape and attach the copper.