Is it possible to reforge a sword?
You could theoretically repair a broken sword (played straight), but it’s difficult and usually requires complete reforging of the weapon, meaning that for historic practical use, it may just be easier to get a new one (averted).
Can you make a carbon fiber sword?
Since a sword (or most striking/cutting weapons) require strength in compression, carbon fibre by itself would not make for a useful sword blade. A composite blade could be made as a “sandwich” of a central steel cutting blade and carbon fibre “slabs” on either side to provide a very stiff, lightweight blade.
Can you make a sword out of tungsten?
It is close to impossible to shape with a hammer and anvil. And when it’s cool it is hard but also shatters more easily than steel. I would consider folding in a second edge of tungsten into a steel sword but there is really no reason. Tungsten is just too hard and too heavy.
Is carbon good for swords?
Carbon steel swords are known to be the best quality of swords. These swords are very hard and do not break easily. Moreover, there is no need to sharpen the edges of the blade again and again like any other stainless steel blade sword.
Is it possible to make a titanium sword?
Titanium is not a good material for swords or any blades. Steel is far better. Titanium cannot be heat treated sufficiently to gain a good edge and will not retain edge. Sorry, but Titanium is a horrid metal to make a sword out of, even in alloy form.
Why is it difficult to forge stainless steel swords?
For blades longer than 12 inches, however, the grain boundaries between the chromium content and the rest of the sword may weaken. That results in stress points, in which the blade might break or shatter. The stress points make it difficult to forge a functional sword from stainless steel. However, it is cheap and easy to work with.
Can a bronze sword cut through steel?
However, steel swords could cut through iron or bronze swords All this being said, it is still possible to achieve something similar to what you want, though not against steel. Both iron and bronze swords can be cut through with a steel one, there are a number of accounts of this.
Is it too much to ask for a sword?
You are asking for too much, some of your points contradict each other or ask for something that’s far beyond what a sword could do: Able to cut through steel, i.e. through a sword raised in defense or plate armour. Firstly, asking to cut through a steel sword with another sword is hard enough.
Is 1060 steel a good material for making a sword?
So, 1060 is a good compromise. In my opinion, 1060 steel is a moderately good material for making a sword. It offers a decently durable blade, an edge that stays pretty sharp, and is resistant to chipping. But it is not the strongest sword material.