If anyone reading this thread about Bill Bagwell, and has not (unlikely) seen his shop talk video on knife making while he makes his standard class spiel/sales pitch while making a blade, the following gives a little insight into his little primitive shop and blade making.

It does not show him forging the wootz billet prior to blade forging, but gives a good idea as to what hides inside the handle, as well as how sophisticated the heat treat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FqUL6slhtA