TheoRockNazz Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Just finished up this puppy. I had a lot of fun forging this blade; W2 high carbon steel blade with integral guard. Handle is my own cast Impregg handle material (sanitized crushed egg shell, mica powder, and G-Flex epoxy) and ebony. The Impregg material is translucent in the thinner areas around the guard. The hamon came out almost exactly as intended - a little closer to the edge in spots but still very serviceable. Comments and critique encouraged! Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrariaNPC Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 That is beautiful. The handle looks stellar, and I do love how you pulled off the integral guard with the handle design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Seeing a big jump forward from the first couple you posted. Nice sculpting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrariaNPC Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have to ask, if you are willing to share: did you already have the handle shaped via a mold, or did you shape it from a block? Just curious as it seems everyone has a different approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 He shows the process in his WIP videos in another thread. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/Dc2kVOejXes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrariaNPC Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Buzzkill said: He shows the process in his WIP videos in another thread. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/Dc2kVOejXes Thanks! I'll have to look into it; trying to find alternatives to wood just to learn something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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