I must Agree with Tim hard edge tempering on blades is not relevant if you are not using it against hardened armor. Below are a few examples of beautifully made central African daggers. The two on the left are quite springy stiff with thicker steel blades as a matter of fact the second from the left has some lamination present and reminds me of some older Celtic small swords that I have seen. You all should know that the choice of weapon that has killed more people in Africa in the last 100 yrs is the machete which is spring tempered.
Lew
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