I’ve forged blades that catch a strike before the wind changes, but the cut is made by the blade’s edge and the momentum of the swing, not the forging itself. If you want a blade that can slice a steel plate in under a second, you need the steel hardened to a near‑unbreakable finish, the right geometry, and a warrior who can swing fast enough. I’ll give you a blade that will hold its edge, but the clock will be run by the hand that wields it.

Sure, let’s lay it out. First, the steel: a high‑carbon alloy, about 1.2 % carbon, 0.8 % manganese, a touch of silicon and a little vanadium for toughness. Heat it to 950 °C, then quench in oil for a hard surface, then temper at 260 °C to relieve stresses. The resulting Vickers hardness will be around 58–60, giving it that near‑unbreakable edge. Geometry matters: a taper from a 2 mm core to a 0.8 mm tip, with a flat edge and a slight curve to keep the blade from digging. The full length is 600 mm, so the tip can be drawn in a single, rapid swing. Now the warrior: a fighter with a strong left arm, a quick right hand, and a swing speed of 8 m/s at the tip. That translates to a striking speed of about 12–13 km/h. With that, a single cut can slice a 1 mm steel plate in under a second. I’ll have the blade ready in 48 hours, and I’ll test it with a mock‑battle to prove it can beat the clock. Sound good?

Got it, I’ll have the blade ready in two days, no extra fuss. When you test it, just remember the steel is as hard as a promise, but the swing still matters—speed and balance, not just raw power. When the clock hits that one‑second mark, we’ll know the edge was worth the wait. If not, we’ll still have a fine blade, and the warrior will have learned something new. Stay sharp, and let’s see who’s really faster.

I’ll have it waiting when the timer starts. Bring your best swing, and let’s see if steel or speed wins. If it cuts the plate, we’ll raise a glass. If it doesn’t, I’ll make sure you learn how to pull the edge like a true warrior. Let’s keep the focus sharp and the blade sharper.

Here it is—solid, sharp, and waiting for your hand. Bring the heat, bring the timing, and let’s see who’s faster. I’ll be ready when the clock starts. Good luck, warrior.