| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Bladesmithing 2020
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| Presentation Title |
Fabrication of A Historical Seax Using Historical Methods |
| Author(s) |
Austin M. Hernandez, Charles Meyer, Hugo Heredia, Stephen Stafford, Christopher Bradley |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Austin M. Hernandez |
| Abstract Scope |
The history of the Seax blade is well-known in Anglo-Saxon tales, with the Seax of Beagnoth known due to its historical significance as the only sword found with a complete inscription of the runic alphabet. A Type 410 martensitic stainless steel will be the material utilized for the blade portion for this design. We will investigate the feasibility of forming a martensitic stainless steel into a blade that resembles the Seax of Beagnoth, which has copper inlaid in grooves and runics inscribed into the length of the blade. The use of a coal-powered forge, hammer, and anvil will be used to accomplish this historical theme. The blade will be tempered using proper tempering procedures to achieve the required properties for strength and sharpness tests. We will also investigate sand and investment casting methods to form the hilt and handle designs. Characterization includes microstructural examination with mechanical testing to involve hardness. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: None Selected |