Feukair Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Here's another I've made using the same methods as in this thread. I've got to get a little more creative and direct with the application of the clay though.. I think my hamons are a little two simple... Here's some pics. This is W1 drill rod, forged, filed, clayed, quenched by heating in charcoal forge and quenching in brine. Then cleaning up with 250grit water stone, then a hot vinegar etch to show the whole hamon. Filed Clayed Wired Quenched Lt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 More pics after 250grit waterstone work... Lt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 More pics after etching... If anyones wondering, yes i'm still working on the last knife. I'm waiting for some supplies to do a proper etch and final polish of that one... Lt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Lt, that is a beautiful and solid hamon . very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks. I'm learning alot as i go along with these projects. So far i think the most important things i've learned is how important it is to forge very close to the shape you want the blade to be, leaving extra meat all over to file away, then file very cleanly, leave no deep cuts from the file, etc... Man correcting leftover mistakes in those early steps after the blade has already been quenched is crazy hard work. The next one I forge and file i'm going to take more time with getting those steps done cleanly. Lt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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