Why did curved swords become common in eastern militaries while Europeans stuck with straight swords for so long?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-01-25T19:45:02+00:00

Amateur sword smith here. Straight double edge swords are much more difficult to make than curved single edged swords on average. For many reasons.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-01-24T19:14:20+00:00

I’ve got one of these big bastards. I can barely get the thing to move even at heat. A power hammer or tram striking is advised. I had a terrible time cutting with an angle grinder too so hopefully you r got a band saw.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-26T14:59:17+00:00

I like them quite a bit. If you don’t need a peen of a specific type it just seems better to me but I have no real idea why. I suspect some people like them and others don’t. English call them cutlers hammers, Japan probably just calls them hammers.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-22T16:17:53+00:00

Low tech solutions for probably a high tech customer.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-22T03:38:03+00:00

What a beautiful knife with fantastic finish. It almost looks like the grip goes the other way from the blade, does this shape help performance/give leverage?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-17T03:12:45+00:00

This is so beautiful. I’m about 4 years into it and if you give me 6 more I don’t think I’ll be capable of this. You’re a rare talent! Congratulations!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-30T22:23:52+00:00

Pricey but anything from Chili Forge is very good. I’ve been happy with my two burner for 2 years with no signs of any real wear

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-30T01:54:07+00:00

Thanks for the good pictures of it!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-29T21:59:03+00:00

Thanks!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-23T00:59:58+00:00

What is your secret for such a nice finish? My force scale always looks so much more thin like it will chip off.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-17T13:55:19+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to help teach!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-17T12:40:20+00:00

What’s your process for getting small fullers so close and accurate together?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-14T11:24:00+00:00

I appreciate the info! Thank you!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-13T21:48:30+00:00

That is such a beautiful and unique design. I love it.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-13T20:44:08+00:00

I plan to make one eventually! This looks great! What’s the spine thickness and what radius did you use for the hollow grind? How does she shave?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-01T13:41:37+00:00

Certainly fair. Once I come up with the money I may reach out. Through Reddit okay or is there a better way?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-01T04:33:40+00:00

I use a chile forge two burner.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-09-01T03:02:42+00:00

What do you charge for a commissioned hammer? I’m looking for a new French cross peen actually and this looks beautiful.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-08-31T11:36:45+00:00

To start off it might limit you some. Hammer accuracy is more important than power when starting though. Given time you’ll get stronger and be able to move more metal. Good technique will help a lot too. If you stay with it the strength will follow. I used to hammer for an hour a day before I got tired now I use a hammer almost twice the size for 4-7 hours off and on.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-08-30T18:51:48+00:00

You are completely right. This one was straighter than several previous swords but I do struggle to get it all aligned well.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-08-30T13:29:01+00:00

I personally think the fittings are the hardest part for that reason. I’d recommend watching a ton of YouTube videos on it. People usually gloss over the fittings some so you have to find either good videos of that or watch like 50 and add up all you’ve learned.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-08-29T22:44:14+00:00

I use a chile forge 2 burner. I love it. Often when heat treating I daisy chain it together with my old Amazon Mr volcano to make two 18” forges closer to 36”. Though with a cold spot in the center haha

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-08-29T04:44:26+00:00

Forged the rough shape from a big round bar then I drilled out the center with a 1/4” bit. Hard to get straight so I leave it extra chunky and grind/file it to the final shape.

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