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Sword-hilted Broken-back Seax

Step 27Testing the blade

Testing the blade
After I finish the tempering process I grind the edge and polish the blade back to 150gt.
At this point I test the blade by flexing it and chopping with it. For this one I choose to cut a
through a 2" x 4".
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Author:ben potter
I am a full-time bladesmith working in the Celto-Norse style.