Here Is an update to where things are:

The Solar Forge is now operational.

San-Mai and Damascus are off the checklist of welding experience.

My first sword job has begun, A Chinese Oxtail Dao.  I'll keep a more regular posts as I go through the steps of fabricating a sword with hand tools only.  I'll solar forge what I can, but will still use propane for the heat treatment process for more stable, quality results.

here is a recent chef knife, and an in progress hunting knife.