John Smith Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well I forged this little blade about a week ago and I finnally got it draw filled and ready for heat treat. I used Rutlands Black Furnace Cement, and this stuff works really well. Sticks well and stays put. The steel is W-1 and the OVL is 14 1/2" with a nagasa of 9 1/2" and the nakago is 5" The blade is 1 1/4 at the mune-machi tapering out to the point. Putting the edge on this blade and trying to polish it the traditional way will prove to be a very interesting experience. I have some images here for you to look at. Well here is an update. I have been using my 220 grit synthetic stone, even though I am getting a set of natural stones by Monday. I am atleast setting the foundation for the blade. Also I am looking for flaws or cracks, and there are none that I am able to see at this grit. So here are a few images of the blade at 220 grit. At the Ha-machi where the mune is, I had taken just a little to much when making the natch there so I now need to buy some copper that is 3/16" thick for the habaki. More to follow. Comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Smith Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks for looking and any comments are most welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Gorgeous work. Please post more pics as you progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks and I will be posting more pictures of the blade as it progress's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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