Are there any contemporary sword making manuals (or similar)?

by superblinky

Are there any manuals or instructions that would have been used by bladesmiths to make weapons?

Searocksandtrees

Hi OP, contemporary to when, and also, where? People have been making swords since the Bronze Age in various spots around the globe, and still do. Narrowing it down will greatly assist anyone considering answering here. Thanks!