Sam Salvati Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Yes, it's mine. It is absolute perfection, forged, clay coat water quench, temper. The hamon (edge heat treat line) is beautiful, alot of interesting activity, some look like snow capped mountains, others like waves, some like sand dunes. It has utsuri, secondary hamon, thoguh I will wait to see it in full polish to see wether it is all over or only on some spots. This blade means alot to me, my very first forged traditional Japanese long blade, and it's all mine, a family heirloom for sure. A big thanks to My teacher John. It's the top one in the first picture, then the lower one in the second picture. I also made the other one, but both were ground by John. Enjoy, I did not mean to sound braggish, just excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_cooter Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Your excitement is well deserved. Great job. Please show us the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Congratulations App Man- they look great! Please post pics after the final polish-would really like to see them when they have been completed! Great job! Bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Very nice work Apprentice Man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Very nice work Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronPuppet Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Well done, Sam. Something to be proud of indeed! Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodforge Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Well Done Sam ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 What steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Man ,i Would Be Bragg'n Like A Rooster!!!!!!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Looks great Sam! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thanks everyone! I am REALLY excited, like, still floating on air hehe. Thomas, the steel is 1075. I will definately be posting pictures of when it get's polished, and is all done. Gonna take a bit to get up the $700 plus for the polish, but i am in no rush. This will definately be an heirloom sword, passed down for generations, I could not be happier, as I made it too(with John's help:)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagTag Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 All your hard work has paid off beautifully. Way to go same. Can't wait to see what you do for hilts and grips and pommels. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiRain Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Nice work, cant wait to see the final product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bipolarandy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 nice blades sam, why are you sending it out for the polish? thats a good skill to learn if you want to make swords like that. A full set of polishing stones only cost about 100 bucks from japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKA Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Wow!, It looks fantastic. JAKA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thanks guys:D. Jason, forging that blade was great, it is BIG, swinging it around my shop was hilarious! Andy, it takes more than days to learn to properly polish a japanese style blade, anyone can polish but they are polished differently than any other blade. Thanks Jaka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 my two cents,:confused: super japanese style blade made in america by american blade smiths,deserves an american polish. my two cents. buzz:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Oh, SHE is American. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Well Sam - If I was the one to spend the time hammering out a sword type blade - I'd dang sure be the one to grind and polish it. I wouldn't want to do that work and have someone else finish it. Just doesn't make sence to me - ok so they get ground differently....... take a little extra time to do it.... take all the time you need - an heirloom is only going to be worth it to the family if it was made 100% by you. Just my thoughts - you can do it Sam - take your time. That will make you that much more proud if it when your done - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hehe I totally understand your sentiments Jeremy! But I know when to step out to someone who is better than I am or knows more than I do. Like I said, a traditional Japanese polish takes YEARS of training to even learn how to do, let alone do well, while I would LOVE to learn the process, and will someday. But, to have a blade I personally forged, ground and worked on by suchworld famous craftsmen? That is an honor unto itself. And trust me, it won't be the last sword I make, and not all will be collaborations;). Think of it more like this, in ancient times when people commissioned a sword, it would COMPLETELY made by others, each a master in they're own respective feilds of blade smithing and heat treating, fitting the guard, handle, pommel, making the scabbard, and yet would still be cherished by the owner and in the owner's family for generations. I have an even better situation, seeing as how I was involved in the process of making the blade, if not more as it get's along in the process, as well as what the finished product will look like. But like i said, it will not be the last sword I ever make, nor the last one I make to keep for myself:D, so in a way it is more special having been a collaboration between me, my most awesome master, and some other personally chosen talented craftsmen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Congrats a lot Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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