Forge:  dual burner propane

Tools use:  Hammer and flat tongs

Steel:  1080

Normalization:  Vermiculite

Quench:  Used motor oil

Temper:  Twice at 400 degrees Fahrenheit

Procedure:  Forge blade into desired shape, grind on belt sander to final shape, set blade geometry, normalize, quench, sharpen, add hardware, peen tang.

This is my second attempt to make a seax. The blade geometry was much improved over my first attempt. Sadly, I took the knife out one night to cut down some boxes for recycling. I placed the knife on the back of my sons care and promptly forgot about it. Two days later when I was looking for it, I realized where I had placed it and it was gone. So…if you are driving around Phoenix and you find this sticking out of your tire, I apologize and could I have it back?