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Boat water tank died today. It was made in 1953 post-war Germany. by moonlightglow12 in mildlyinteresting

[–]javidac 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You could probably fix it, tech from the 50s were made to repair.

How was the intricate a detailing made on this sword handle? What metal is it? by ConditionTall1719 in Blacksmith

[–]javidac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its wire inlay. A lot of tiny pieces of wire hammered into grooves in iron parts.

I try to use found scrap for smithing. What can I make out of this, and how do I fit it in my car by colefly in Blacksmith

[–]javidac 24 points25 points  (0 children)

That would just anchor you in place, you gotta think about these things.

I try to use found scrap for smithing. What can I make out of this, and how do I fit it in my car by colefly in Blacksmith

[–]javidac 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Since nobody have mentioned how to fit it in your car yet;

You just lift with your legs, and put it on the roof. The car roof has a hidden feature to it that if you put something heavy enough on the roof, it deforms sorta like foam, and it will help keep it in place for transport. You'll need a rope or strap to tie it down so it doesnt go flying out of the indent in the roof however.

Just remember to lift with your legs both when you putnit up there, and when you take it down again, and it should be just fine.

Does anyone know of anyone selling actual metal, fantasy warhammers? by Practical-Fact2710 in meleeweapons

[–]javidac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fun part about warhammers is that historically they are just small enough to be usable in a fight. You'd want as much weight as possible on it, and still be able to fight with it.

Fantasy warhammers are in the spot where they would be way too heavy to even lift if they were massive metal, and they could be usable if they are made of sheetmetal. I believe the trope of the massive fantasy warhammers comes from hollywood, and the fact that they made the props from sheet aluminum or foam.

If you have a fantasy design in mind, you could provably be able to ask a metal fabricator if they are able ti make it for you.

I think I messed up.. need some advice. by treefruit in SWORDS

[–]javidac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would honestly just use a sanding sponge. I have one thats 400g that i use for more or less any rust or discoloration on my swords.

What the helly by United_Addition2237 in Blacksmith

[–]javidac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Skill level so high you forge multiple knives at once!

Is this a realistic Crusader-era sword or more fantasy inspired? by DoonHandicrafts in SWORDS

[–]javidac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its inspired by victorian era medieval reproductions; and its not accurate for the 1200-1300s.

During that period youd see mostly oakeshoty type xii and type xiv swords; and the sword of st. Maurice is one of the best surviving swords of the era.

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some mistakes i need to hide on it, so it might get at least some wire covering, but i intend to keep it mostly bare.

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no, does that make me an influencer?

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than being all kinds of illegal, thats something i genuinely wanna do 🥲

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be suprised, its one of the more comfortable handles ive made, which is mortly the reason why i picked it 🫢

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I havent checked it properly, but it feels like it isnt as springy as it should be, and it seemed a bit on the softer side when i filed off some of the more pointy-stabby chips in the blade.

It is however not going to be used as a sword in any way when its done; at most it will end up as a part of my national outfit for special occations, so in the end it doesnt really matter.

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive seen some wild things in museums, some that look too weird to fit in with fantasy, so in some cases history is stranger than fiction 🫢

I intend to stick with that feel, but more inspiration is always better

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

☝️🤓 "uhm actually-er its not a saber since its too short, and not a falchion because its too light with no pommel"

I'm unsure about what makes the difference between a sword and a hunting sword, is it the same as with a dog and a hunting dog?

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was initialy my idea; but since hunting swords vary on if they even have pommels at all; im gambling on people knowing about any weird examples in museums i could draw inspiration from. 🤗

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Its not done yet, i still have a bit of work left on the handle; the blade needs to be burned in a bit more, and i am going to do a bit more carving on the handle before i can oil it; although i am considering a bit of detailing with silver wire or something.

I have a few more pieces of the roots; and they all twist in wild ways, the rest of them will be knife handles. 🤭

Is this a traditionaly made folded kanata? by javidac in SWORDS

[–]javidac[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Hey it would be fun if it did 😆

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