If you have some metal in your backyard, you may want to start an iron forge so that you can create the steel swords and weapons of legendary heroes. If so, this article will show you how to forge a metal sheet sword (or knife). It includes everything from materials, tools, and techniques
Material
To make a sheet sword or knife, you'll need some zinc-coated steel sheet. This is available at any hardware store for about $7 per linear foot. You can also find it at some specialty stores that sell metal products like welding supplies, tooling and metalworking equipment, and more
You'll also need some other materials
A hacksaw or file for cutting the sheet into section
A heat source (such as a propane torch) for melting down the metal sheets into smaller piece
Sandpaper or emery cloth for smoothing out rough edges on the metal sheets before they're welded together into a solid shape
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