Heat treatment is a crucial stage in forging custom swords, as it determines the blade’s strength, flexibility, and longevity. The process typically involves heating the steel to high temperatures, then rapidly cooling it through quenching to harden the blade. However, quenching alone can make the steel brittle, so tempering follows—reheating at controlled temperatures to restore toug... https://everestforge.com/hand-forged-bastard-sword-medieval-hand-and-a-half-blade?search=custom%20forged%20swords&description=true