Christopher M Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Forged from 1095c clay and water quenchedThe edge is 6" long and the tang is 4 1/2" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantrum86 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Wow! My first impression was san mai. That is a very "deep" looking hamon. Great looking blade. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher M Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks all it's a pretty thin blade so the quench was touchy but it turned out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilt and Hammer Workshop Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I assume you etched to get the hamon distinction? What etching solution do you like to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher M Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Ferric chloride 3 to 1, water / ferric, hot water bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 That knife is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sweet Hamon line, very active! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Well Done Fine looking Knife lets see it finished . Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher M Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Well Done Fine looking Knife lets see it finished . Sam the blade only is up for sale ,I rarely make a finished knife,just like to forge blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Very nice, beautiful hamon. I like forging blades more as well - do you work with a handle maker(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher M Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Very nice, beautiful hamon. I like forging blades more as well - do you work with a handle maker(s)? No ,I just sell the blades to anyone that wants one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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