Actually started this blog last week but my net went out just before I hit post I am making a new tsuka for a DF FF Bushi I have that had a badly cracked wood core. We run into this problem often and it is quite stressful when discovered. Contracting someone to do the rebuild can be expensive. I decided to give it a try and having zero experience I figured it would be a good idea to share and show that it is doable. Currently I have fit and wrapped the ray skin; waiting for it to dry. I had to ...
Updated 02-26-2011 at 02:42 PM by garbarian (Update)
Hi guys, it's been a while since I posted here. I started to work on a hira zukuri blade (http://www.swordnarmory.com/Munetoshi-Yuki-Samgakdo-Hira-Korean-Gumdo-Sword-Ma-p/kh-187.htm), and it's harder yet easier than a regular shinogi zukuri blade. It's harder because you cannot round the edge too much, like a shinogi zukuri, yet you don't have to worry about making the ridgeline crisp, because there is no ridgeline =D. However, for this sword, it will be the most work I have done to a katana. ...
I found a really great old sword at an atique mall yesterday. It is a 1864 ( stamped ) decorative fraternal sword.The Knights of Pythias, to be exact. I did a bit of research on it and found out a little bit. They go anywhere from 50.00 - 500.00 + . It has some really intricate engraving, I mean REALLY intricate. It has a lotta tarnish on it, but all of the fittings are in good shape and nothing is damaged. The leather on the handle is even very much in tact. I paid 20.00 for it. My question to ...
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