JPH Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Finally after more than 18 months I got my Nagi0Dachi Tachi finished to where I am no longer ashamed to show it ensuite with the siya. The blade...34" kobuse construction using 1095 mixed with refined meteorite and wrought iron. THe laminate is then wrapped around a wrought iron core and then finished forged. The two Bo-Hi are hand scraped with the Naginata Hi being the biggest PITA . Straight (sugaha) Hamon, as this was the most "effective" visiaully on a "working blade". Tsuka is in a "bat" themed motiff. Blued steel tsuba, fuchi and kashira. Tsuka length is 15".. The Tsuka is covered with tiger ray Samegawa and black and gold silk ito. A silver and blued steel twin bat menuki is under the ito. Overall length is 50" The Siya is covered on the top third by matching tiger ray samegawa with a horn Koiguchi and a horn "ferrule" that makes the transition from the ray skin to the black lacquer over the gold leaf. The gold leaf process I finally figured out after numerous failures. A horn kojiri brings it all to an end... Hope these photos work... I got a new "state of the art" Sony camera and I dunno...still they have to be better than my old one... All in all this one finally is where I like it.. JPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 OH! WOW! Finished For Sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I like it too. Can you get a closer shot of the blade please? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 ouch!!...my jaw just hit the floor! well done, love the "scaberd" truely awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 That is one beautifully crafted and impressive stick whittler. You should be unashamedly proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Words cannot express my admiration. Any Shogun would be proud to carry it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Amazing! Not just the bladework but the finishings as well. Whow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Jim!! When I grow up I wanna be just like you. On second thought........... Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Dang Jim, that's a nice 'un. And kudos on the new camera. Your blades deserve good photography. Thanks for posting it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Frosty: Ok I will give it a shot..what parts do you wanta C/U of?? let me know...I am still trying to figure out how to use this camera so it will be a "learning experience" for me... JPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Ok Here goes... close up of the blade... Hope this turns out..the Hada and Hamon are visible but the blade is not in any way in a "show" polish JPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnptc Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 excellent work and a great close up thanks for sharing !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I like your usage of the Space rocks better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 That is exquisite. Thanks for the close up. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 That is just too perfect! The harmonious whole makes this an outstanding work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Steve: All I really did was make some really expensive 1055...I think it turned out OK..still I wish I had the skills to do what the Malay Empus do with what they have to work with when it comes to meteorite iron.. Some of the Keris I have seen are just fantastic... JPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 If you think about it the most advanced, close to perfect thing humans have ever done is just highly refined dirt. So, say what you will it's a beauty. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerevar Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I just joined this site today and ive already learned to keep an eye out for you work, Very beautifull sword! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myloh67 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Wonderful, a labour of love for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 You should do this for a living, Jim. Seriously, truly a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 how beautiful!! my jaw also on the floor - cant imagine how long that has taken you. RESPECT! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 that is awesome. Really appreciate the close up of the blade. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptis Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I can only express my amazement likely: "Wow." :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hello: I am glad ya all like it but this one isn't nothing compared to what I am turning out now....And now that I am done with the Japanese section on book IV I ain't making any more... JPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptis Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Better than this one? Yowza... What is it going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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