First DIY blade

**Kerr the Walker** · 11th March 09, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Mipi

Still better then "Great, another drink (pub)". that's what I answer to my dear wife.

I've gotten that one too!

Originally Posted by Mipi

I'll try my hands on blade DIY. Already have some spring steel.

Give it a go! Though it is VERY time consuming if you're just using hand tools. It is extremely rewarding to finally have a finished product that started out as a piece of bar-stock.

**Mipi** · 12th March 09, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by Kerr the Walker

I've gotten that one too!

Give it a go! Though it is VERY time consuming if you're just using hand tools. It is extremely rewarding to finally have a finished product that started out as a piece of bar-stock.

Will do, but first I must finish my Taiji practicing sword. The blade is made of "soft" inox for two reasons; couldn't get proper material and to be on the safe side during practicing (no sharpening)