1. Full blacksmithing tools consisting of: Required: forge, anvil, hammer, tongs Optional but recommended: power hammer, air hammer, induction heat...

2. First you have to figure out what you want your sword to look like. It is crucial to have a plan prior to production. Simplicity is key. Stick t...

3. The steel used for a sword is very crucial. I recommend using high carbon steels. Only certain steels can be hardened. Unless you only plan on h...

4. In order to start forging, I needed to get it to the proper size and shape. I cut the back end off of the piece, since the end of the spring tap...

5. The proportions of the leaf spring are quite different from my desired blade style. The blade was too wide, and not long enough. To start, I wan...

6. After achieving a uniform thickness on the steel, the next step is to grind it to the desired profile. I trust my skills with a hammer less than...

7. At this point, the steel will finally start to look like a sword. Now the question is to what you want your blade cross section to look like. Th...

8. This is the most crucial step. This changes a sharpened shard of metal, into a brilliant weapon. Do research on how to harden your steel. If you...

9. This part is all up to creator's opinion. I decided to just clean it up with a scotch brite belt. Here is how I would do it if i wanted a mirror...

10. The next main parts of the sword are the pommel and cross guard. I wanted to make these out of brass or bronze.The function of the pommel of a...