Swordsmithing is what you start doing AFTER you have learned all the rest of blacksmithing, including a lot about non-ferrous metalworking. If swordwmithing was likened to a 4 year college course, The first
3.8 years would be as I described above and the last .2 years would be all you'd ge on swordsmithing. Then you'd be good enough to go to a swordsmith's shop and ask for a job sweeping up.I guess what I'm telling you is that swordsmithing will take a lot of time to learn and a lot of dedication on your part.
I just googled "swordsmith" and got 61,400 hits.
You may want to start at anvilfire.com for some good blacksmithing info.
Here's where I suggest you start: New folks should visit the ABANA website so they can look up their closest affiliate (chapter). Personally, I am happy to answer a new person whenever I can help, but let me say this again: The VERY BEST way to get questions about blacksmithing answered is to get into a group that does what you want to do. There are over 60 "clubs" around the USA and Canada organized primarily to educate folks about blacksmithing. ABANA, the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America at
Finally, when you post a message with a question in it: Tell us in general where you live like "west central Wisconsin" (me). Who knows--- you may live a mile from me or some other person who can help.
Pete Stanaitis
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