i can do a deep recurve like the ltc kukri or use my entire last two feet of steel on a bolo or golok.

i was just thinking that since i know i can get those blades glowing red hot pretty easily and i have a section of iron beam that could serve as an anvil, maybe i should try a hammer forging. i could use thicker stock. i'd hate to sit forever grinding 1/4" stock to a thin edge.