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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 1:04:13 GMT
So my hanwei practical ninjato, my first real sword has been over used and abused quite thoroughly many of you would likely be disgusted with some of the things i did with it between getting it in june and now
suffice to say it has a fair coat of rust and stain and the kissaki is slightly broken off (the rust I can polish out) but Im curious about what to do with the kissaki
I'll have pictures up tomorrow
thank you in advanced for any help
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Post by sicheah on Nov 27, 2009 2:17:18 GMT
Depending on the damage of kissaki you could leave it as it is, or you could reshape your kissaki. You might need a metal file to do so. Some pictures will definitely help in this case.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 15:42:23 GMT
If there is hamon left (or if it even has one) past the break then it's fixable, just reshape it down.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 18:32:54 GMT
Its a very minor damage Heres the pics
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Post by sicheah on Nov 27, 2009 19:02:37 GMT
Perhaps you could move the kissaki back a little? Or you could leave it as it is. In my opinion reshaping could take quite an effort.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 19:03:12 GMT
Pretty much all you can do is to grind a new tip. But you got to start where the kissaki starts or the tip won't be right anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 20:08:25 GMT
That thing has seen better days.
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Post by Dan Davis on Nov 27, 2009 20:48:34 GMT
On the one hand, I am tempted to say "cheesy hollywood ninja sword, not worth the effort".
On the other hand, this is a common use-damage and the solution in this case is to reshape the kissaki to eliminate the kizu (flaw). You can do this because there is an obvious hamon behind the break. If the break extended past the hamon there would be little that could be done to repair it.
I would suggest reshaping the blade using various grades of sandpaper, converting the straight angular portion of the fukura (edge in the kissaki) to a gentle curve without changing any of the other angles or dimensions.
Nah. Cheesy Hollywood Ninja sword. Not worth the effort.
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Post by mythosequidae on Nov 27, 2009 22:03:31 GMT
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Post by Dan Davis on Nov 27, 2009 23:09:32 GMT
Very nice reference
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 6:04:58 GMT
Im a little hurt by the remarks about the cheesy holywood sword it is a pretty nice sword if you ask me, and still ranks as one of my favourites (though It vould go for a new tsuka, same gawa and maki hardcore) but I love this sword
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 6:53:05 GMT
I think Dan's comment was more directed at the whole concept of the straight-bladed ninja sword, which is by and large a hollywood invention, not personally at your at your sword in particular. Some people can't justify putting the effort into restoring something that is a ridiculous concept to begin with in their eyes, regardless of how well made the individual piece is.
Though you DID beat it to hell, man--I know that hanwei polish used to be beautiful. What did you do?!?!
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Post by Dan Davis on Nov 28, 2009 12:31:16 GMT
very correct. I have nothing against your sword or the attachment you feel for it, these are good-quality well-crafted swords. But as a kenjutsu practitioner and swordmaker the "ninja sword" sets my teeth on edge.
On the other hand, I DO understand the feelings behind wanting to fix it. A long time ago one of my students gave me a totally cheesy flaming dragon shaped "tanto" as a gift. Being a kid and not knowing what made up a good blade, she chose it because she wanted to make me happy and thought it would do that. Spent a whole month's allowance on it.
Turns out she was right, too: It is a COMPLETE P.O.S. and one of my most prized blades. 18 years later it still sits top, front and center in my blade cabinet.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 17:04:23 GMT
I think Dan's comment was more directed at the whole concept of the straight-bladed ninja sword, which is by and large a hollywood invention, not personally at your at your sword in particular. Some people can't justify putting the effort into restoring something that is a ridiculous concept to begin with in their eyes, regardless of how well made the individual piece is. Though you DID beat it to hell, man--I know that hanwei polish used to be beautiful. What did you do?!?! I did a lot to it My first month of owning It i had no idea of the things your NOT supposed to do with a sword and even after I had learned them i still kinda did it for a while yah im ashamed of my past actions
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Post by seansword on Dec 1, 2009 9:28:38 GMT
Yes you'll have to reshapen it and I would do it just like your pic with the diagram, use a belt sander slowly and carefully and start shaving the edge away first equally on both sides. But make sure you don't get your blade too hot.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 16:00:42 GMT
make me what ?!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2009 15:55:14 GMT
UPDATE
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2009 15:55:56 GMT
Its a little sketchy and rough but its definitely an improvement
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2010 6:19:53 GMT
suisword - No offense, but, what the heck are you talking about...?
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Post by Brett Whinnen on Jan 13, 2010 7:48:01 GMT
I am glad it wasn't just me who was perplexed about the posts I can understand what he is on about, but not the context within this post. Did you bevel the edge Hairu? Keep working on it you'll smooth it back out.
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