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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2010 18:31:17 GMT
OK, this thread was very informative for me, and begs a question. If there are so many dangers to a sword in shira re: cutting, why do so many companies insist on selling them as a...viable sword furniture medium? (was not sure how to word that, apologies). I'm not just talking the various mass production line blades (which are likely playing to demand in some cases) but even forges like AngelSword insist upon selling them as such (and IMNSHO charging entirely too much money for them, but that's a different discussion). it looks so cool, here is a bunch of money... please sell it to me... that is why... the law of supply and demand. they are for blade housing until the rest of the parts are made and set in place. but if people wanna buy-sell it to them. caveat emptor.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2010 21:26:56 GMT
OK, this thread was very informative for me, and begs a question. If there are so many dangers to a sword in shira re: cutting, why do so many companies insist on selling them as a...viable sword furniture medium? (was not sure how to word that, apologies). I'm not just talking the various mass production line blades (which are likely playing to demand in some cases) but even forges like AngelSword insist upon selling them as such (and IMNSHO charging entirely too much money for them, but that's a different discussion). it looks so cool, here is a bunch of money... please sell it to me... that is why... the law of supply and demand. they are for blade housing until the rest of the parts are made and set in place. but if people wanna buy-sell it to them. caveat emptor. *sigh* I expected as much. Saddening, that. :/ And a bit angering.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2010 7:27:03 GMT
I really like that blade jig!! are there specs on that? No real specs...but you want to make the slots a bit larger than your blade thickness. The best jigs use wooden wedges to 'set' the blade in them straight. Remember, you have four bevels on a shinogi zukuri, and if you're just sticking the blade in the slot and going to town...you could be doing more damage than good (at that point, for a light set...it IS better to CAREFULLY bend it back over your knee as your flesh will conform to the geometry with good support). Speaking of...I always put the mune down in the slotted freehand jigs. This also makes it easier to install your wedges securely etc. Here is another form of straightening jig, meant to be used in conjunction with a bench vice and wooden wedges (excuse the crappy paint diagram): And here is another straightening jig that I've used in the past (don't look if you're squeamish): Yes, that blade is being held under a bit of stress =p. Still didn't straighten by the way (damn home forged blades!). I finally clamped the nakago down to a board held in the vice, propped the kissaki up on a lengthwise 2x4 (4" high), and proceeded to beat the hell out of it with a 2lb hammer and a 2x4. Worked like a charm: s23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/CrisNRachel/Bladesmithing/First%20Katana/?action=view¤t=DSCF8448.jpgCris
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