Assembly

This sword is now essentially finished.

 

 

Only the etch is left before I can trim the tang and peen it down, bringing all of the hilt parts tightly and permanently together.

 

This week I have carved and fitted the grip

 

 

 

Final pre-etch polish for the blade

 

 

I will etch the blade over a few days to get the desired depth and texture in the steel.