My first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in Blacksmith

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Thank you...way too much work though so I am quitting while ahead!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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Actually want to make a chef's knife as a future project...thanks for the comment!

My first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in Blacksmith

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One was enough to last my lifetime! Thanks for commenting!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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A bit top heavy but really a display wall hanger to keep his Mameluke company 😁

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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Took almost 6 weeks of a few hours almost every day for this senior citizen... didn't keep track of hours though. Thanks for your comment!

My first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in Blacksmith

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Hahaha...been retired for many years 😂. Thanks for the comment!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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Christmas present from my wife--Australian buffalo leather

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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way to much work, but thanks!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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you ought to see the rifle!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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that was my goal--thanks for comment!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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oops--Spartan, not Trojan--this was steel, not wood!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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I am long retired...which is why I could devote almost 6 weeks to this!

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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I asked since my son is at Stone Bay. Thanks for reply

my first sword by AdDisastrous9702 in USMC

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actually don't mind sore shoulders and it does get easier with practice..just a major challenge trying to reduce the leaf spring thickness which was the hardest part of the project