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Mafort:
Was looking to make some bronze broadheads for show however I know nothing about the metal other than its tin and copper mixed. So does it work harden or does it need to be tempered? Can the arrowhead actually be used for hunting if i really wanted to? ( I probably won’t but ya know curiosity is a killer) if it work hardens can I simply hammer in a start to the beveled edge and finish with a file?

Stoker:
Bronze is work hardened. During the bronze age they used it for swords and broad heads. Can't see it not working if built properly. The hammer and file method I think would probably be the route to go with. Be a fun project to play with.
Thanks Leroy 

Hawkdancer:
Whack it, smack it, and make it sharp!  There are apparently a great number of bronze arrowheads in the archaeological record in museums.  Finding one is the trick!  LEt me know!
Hawkdancer

Mesophilic:
I've noticed that many bronze pieces have a very pronounced center ridge for reinforcement.  Keep that in mind if you start casting.

Broadhead only has to do the job once, so it doesn't have to have the edge retention of a working knife.

Post back if you make a batch.  This is something I've pondered  doing.

Digital Caveman:
I'd love to see a design for a simple furnace that could melt bronze.

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