Yeah, I’ve seen it. A forge gives you that deep, uniform heat that makes the metal flow and align grain, while a machine shop gives you the tight tolerances a drone needs. If you heat‑treat a blade in the forge then finish it on a CNC, you get a piece that’s tough where it counts but still fits perfectly into a kit. Swap techniques—use the forge’s ability to eliminate internal voids, then machine it to the exact spec. It’s like having a drill that can both smash and fine‑tune in one pass. That’s the kind of cross‑training that turns a good tool into a legend.

You’re spot on – a bad heat run’s a recipe for a cranky blade. Keep the forge steady, let the steel relax before you lock it into the CNC, and you’ll end up with a part that’s tough as a tank but still cuts like a razor. Trust the process, no shortcuts, that’s how the gear stays reliable.

Right on. No rush, no shortcuts – keep the heat steady and the cuts tight, and you’ll get a tool that’s as stubborn as a well‑worn engine.