Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon.

chris osborne
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Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 24, 2013 20:44:18 GMT

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Post by chris osborne on Jul 24, 2013 20:44:18 GMT

Hello all, it's been a while since I've been active on any of the forums as the last couple of years have not been the best for me. That said, things are looking up and I'm nearly caught up on the older things that have been in my queue for a while. I finished up this Rick Barrett katana last week and thought that it turned out beautifully. Rick is no longer taking commissions for Japanese swords but is instead focusing on projects that inspire him and making what HE wants. This one certainly looks "inspiring" so I thought I would share.

Chris

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randomnobody Member Senior Forumite Posts: 16,567	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 24, 2013 21:08:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by randomnobody on Jul 24, 2013 21:08:36 GMT Oh my. That's nice. :shock:

Adrian Jordan Member Retired Global Moderator Posts: 11,830	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 24, 2013 21:09:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 24, 2013 21:09:17 GMT That looks incredible! Awesome work. Glad to hear that things are beginning to go your way.
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ken~katana Member I'm Ken Katana on the weekends... Posts: 29	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 24, 2013 21:10:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ken~katana on Jul 24, 2013 21:10:04 GMT Chris, Everything you do is inspiring.. May the Force be with you.. Alton
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johnwalter Member Posts: 2,711	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 24, 2013 21:25:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnwalter on Jul 24, 2013 21:25:00 GMT WOW!That is awesome!
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MTmind Member Posts: 159	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 24, 2013 22:22:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by MTmind on Jul 24, 2013 22:22:57 GMT Absolutely stunning.
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Jeffrey Ching Manufacturer/Vendor Posts: 153	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 25, 2013 12:54:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jeffrey Ching on Jul 25, 2013 12:54:31 GMT Looking awesome Chris. It's been a while since I've had a Barret blade in hands but it looks likes he's made huge jumps in his quality. He still uses 1075 as a primary steel?
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Sean (Shadowhowler) VIP Reviewer Retired Moderator No matter where you go, there you are. Posts: 8,828	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 25, 2013 13:01:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jul 25, 2013 13:01:32 GMT Long time no see Chris... which is silly considering you live only 20 miles away. ;-) The Hamon on that sword looks amazing... great job from both you and Rick.
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Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 25, 2013 16:08:17 GMT

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Post by chris osborne on Jul 25, 2013 16:08:17 GMT

Thanks guys! Think I'll probably start posting more pics of projects like I did years ago. Back then it seemed like a lot of craftsmen were posting their work on the forums and it seemed to always keep things fresh and the inspiration going. As for the blade, Rick has been making swords of this quality for at least 10 years or better.

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chris osborne Member Posts: 21	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 25, 2013 16:10:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chris osborne on Jul 25, 2013 16:10:37 GMT He has mostly preferred 1075 for mono-steel blades and for folded blades either his own home made steel, tamahagane from Japan, or a mixture of the two.
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Matthew.Jensen Member bamboo mat Posts: 946	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 25, 2013 22:52:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Matthew.Jensen on Jul 25, 2013 22:52:24 GMT Looks like a great. I hope you keep posting pics of your work.

frankthebunny Senior Forumite Posts: 4,725	Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon. Jul 25, 2013 22:58:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by frankthebunny on Jul 25, 2013 22:58:36 GMT Awesome work as always Chris It's always great to see your work here, hope you post more often
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Rick Barrett katana polish with choji-midare hamon.

Post by chris osborne on Jul 24, 2013 20:44:18 GMT

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Post by Jeffrey Ching on Jul 25, 2013 12:54:31 GMT

Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jul 25, 2013 13:01:32 GMT

Post by chris osborne on Jul 25, 2013 16:08:17 GMT

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