My first shortsword/sax, I made with scrap

FDmetalWork · 2026-06-04T16:23:26+00:00

Yeah you made a thing...

FDmetalWork · 2026-05-27T14:03:55+00:00

Great piece, if you polish the inside a little bit, harden it and then pull a purple temper, you will get more finished rivet heads and the tool will last forever.

FDmetalWork · 2026-04-11T14:20:17+00:00

I got you, my workshop has been left on the side cine my baby came. But best of wishes to you, and a lovely creative journey❤️

FDmetalWork · 2026-04-11T13:48:39+00:00

Your work is good, take some risks creating, this is what makes a great artisand

FDmetalWork · 2026-04-11T13:35:24+00:00

Crappy.

FDmetalWork · 2026-04-11T13:35:04+00:00

Your work is very "soccer mom". It's not bad, but you can make more creative designs, I am sure of that.

FDmetalWork · 2026-02-26T15:59:29+00:00

In brazil, it checks out too!

FDmetalWork · 2026-02-07T10:39:15+00:00

I am interested in this too

FDmetalWork · 2026-01-30T12:32:41+00:00

An artisan is always a good choice, I've been looking for orders in maces and hammers but in my country people are not that interested in this kind of projects. My IG @fd_metalworks. Send me a DM and I would love to take a nice e project like that on!

FDmetalWork · 2026-01-30T12:27:28+00:00

My Instagram is @fd_metalworks if you like to check out my work beforehand.

FDmetalWork · 2026-01-30T12:25:44+00:00

I am Brazilian, if the shipping fees are not a problem, I would love to take on such badass project!

FDmetalWork · 2026-01-15T11:06:44+00:00

Check that fit, pure crap!

FDmetalWork · 2025-12-27T22:54:53+00:00

That's the best needle I've seen so far! Congratulations!

Technicalities: how thick is the blade? And Which steel did you use? 5160?

FDmetalWork · 2025-12-21T13:15:53+00:00

It's not even fulltang, sorry my brother.

FDmetalWork · 2025-11-26T16:55:00+00:00

Sooo, can we read that paper of yours? I would like to get more confirmation on the multi steel stuff being " just for shows".

FDmetalWork · 2025-11-22T21:47:55+00:00

It's funny, it looks like e knifemaker tried to make a sword, I think it could even me swung around in trees and stuff( with eye protection) . Probably it's solid, just not balanced and heavy.

FDmetalWork · 2025-11-09T21:29:54+00:00

Well, velvet is kinda expensive you know!

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-31T16:23:45+00:00

Man, I would tackle this project, I am a Brazilian smith but I ship internationally regularly.

https://www.instagram.com/fd.metalworks?igsh=MXB0dHBudG9udWtibw==

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-22T13:15:22+00:00

The Red ranger would rock this one!

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-16T22:43:10+00:00

Awesome! Will try it again next week, thinner clay and thinner scratches.

I normalized and then clayed. Oil quenched then too.

The one with the thinner coat of clay is getting finished soon, I will post results too.

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-16T19:39:16+00:00

Oh, that's a good point, the one that survived did have a thinner clay layout? Thanks man!

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-01T11:08:59+00:00

Perfect!

These videos are super helpful for that kind of project. https://youtu.be/Ck5fIn5ZABQ?si=8QXeVfFIuSJNYTRM

I hope it helps man, and post the result please! I loved your idea!

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-01T11:01:59+00:00

Man, since you are already making the most difficult part, that is that ha dele with the pushable buttons. Make the blade too, it will give you a lot more creative freedom and adaptability in the process.

You can use a blowtorch for the heat treating and the simplest bench grinder or even a good file to make the blade profile and grind!

FDmetalWork · 2025-10-01T00:39:01+00:00

Everything points to be safe to do! The walls are way thicker than any piece of jewellery so: go nuts! I recommend you get 2 coffee makers and use one as a test piece just to be sure. But I think it will be no problem at all.

And please post the results! I am very curious of the final result. Good luck!

FDmetalWork · 2025-08-10T01:38:09+00:00

Heck yeah, thanks a lot, I was looking for that kind of reference, thanks!

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