26th April 1574
"Okay then. Now that we know what you will be aiming for, I will make sure to forward this offer to all the parties that might be possibly interested. As for the price…"
If we were talking business, then the worth of the wares produced by my furnaces was of the utmost importance. With how most of its elements were made out of simple steel, as long as I could improve the quality of the metal produced by my furnaces, most of its cost could be decreased from even tens of red goldens to just a few of them.
But the problem here wasn't in casting the proper shape or readying it for the use. Just like with working around the wood, with enough effort and steam engines in place, automating the process of casting, cooling and sharpening could be done. The worst part when looking at the sabre from an industrial point of view laid in finishing the handle off with a material that allowed for a good grasp of the weapon!
