Beginner Blacksmith Forging a Smallsword: Part 2

The Dream is still alive! The sword is going to be a beautiful blend of steel, brass, copper and Australian native hardwood, in the shape of a 1700s era smallsword, made in what I'm hoping will be my signature style. We managed to forge the Main piece of the sword guard. This includes the knuckle bow, quillon, and pas-d'an. We also finished the quillon block by adding the aforementioned signature brass triangular piece. There is a lot of work still left to do, but we have one of the hardest jobs in the rear mirror now and I am excited to get to the next part!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #blacksmith #maker #diy #metalworking #forge #woodworking #fabrication #steel #brass #sword #swordmaking #hema #fencing #workshop