Blacksmith & Thistleburn
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Thistleburn Thistleburn
Thistleburn Thistleburn
You ever make a blade so sharp it cuts through the toughest bark? I could use one of those out here.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Sure, I can make one. It’ll need good steel, steady heat, and a good quench. Give me the right material and I’ll forge a blade sharp enough to cut bark.
Thistleburn Thistleburn
You’d want something like high carbon steel—55 or 60 carbon, maybe a bit of chromium if you’re going for edge retention. Keep it sharp, heat it to a bright orange, then quench in oil or water. That’ll give you a blade that can slice through bark without snapping.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Sounds good. I’ll get the right steel and watch the heat carefully. The quench will make it tough enough to bite bark without breaking. When it’s done, you’ll see how sharp it really is.
Thistleburn Thistleburn
Alright, keep the heat steady and quench it right. I’ll test it once it’s cooled. If it cuts bark clean, good. If not, we’ll fix it. No fuss.
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Got it. I’ll keep the heat steady, quench it right, and when it cools I’ll check the edge. If it cuts bark cleanly, we’re good; if not, we’ll sharpen it until it does. No fuss.
Thistleburn Thistleburn
You’ll make it tough enough to survive whatever comes. Don't let that blade slip back into the forest as an excuse for weakness. We'll see if it does the job or if it ends up a toy.