Got a couple more things I've done, I'll post some pics as I can. First off here is one, first sword type item I've cranked out. First time making something this long, and first time trying a D guard. Fit and finish is pretty rough, as I didn't want to spend hours making it pretty if it was going to break. So I just made it workman like and proceeded to beat the hell out of it. Still ain't broke and holds a decent edge to boot. Chopping mofo, I've split firewood, and chopped logs, ice, etc. Punched the hell out of the vise, and flexed the blade. Based on my tests, I'm going to make another one and make it pretty, but with a different blade profile. Forged from a leaf spring, and the D guard from a horse shoe. Blade is 20". Handle is a bit long, and the guard a bit roomier than I wanted. Live and learn.

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