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Smithed Swords

I gained hands on experience in traditional sword making at Phoenix Forge in Carmarthenshire.

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Making Process
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Shaping the hilt.

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Elongating the blade to a point.

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Sanding the edge, central ridge and fuller of the blade.

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Heat treating the blade.

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Creating the cross guard.

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Adding the cross guard and fixing the pommel in place.

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Carving, sanding and fixing the wooden handle.

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Final result.

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