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Post by randomnobody on Oct 24, 2020 21:06:02 GMT
Measuring curved blades is weird. I like the Japanese approach of measuring a straight line from the mune-machi to the kissaki, along the spine. Things get weirder with recurve, though. Personally, I measure a straight line along the side of the blade, from point to guard/grip. Bit weird to measure the arc, so yeah, "how far it goes in" is a good metric. Until you start following the curve with every thrust...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2020 21:11:04 GMT
I love the copper too. Love it. The entire solution on that blade is gorgeous. Looks right. Collector's item.
You know the copper will tarnish without some kind of lacquer to protect it, of course. I get tired of polishing my copper pans.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2020 22:14:54 GMT
I love the copper too. Love it. The entire solution on that blade is gorgeous. Looks right. Collector's item. You know the copper will tarnish without some kind of lacquer to protect it, of course. I get tired of polishing my copper pans. That's fine with me. It will look nice with a patina. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2020 23:27:36 GMT
Your blade man. I can't imagine how it could look better than it already does. I love it just like it is. I wouldn't change a thing. That pink copper tone - it's beautiful. I wish it would stay like that.
A patina would change it. Not necessary.
I love it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2020 23:47:20 GMT
Agree. I'd hate to see that thing change in any way. It's perfect.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2020 23:57:28 GMT
I have renaissance wax and use it frequently. I have a copper jewelry collection and polish copper on the regular. So it's really no bother if I want it to shine again.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 0:19:31 GMT
I'm sure you're right.
It's just... all my copper stuff - no matter how much elbow grease I put into it - it never quite polishes up to the same as it was before I bought it. Close, but never the same. When it's new is the time to seal it. It'll never be the same again.
What you've got there is a work of art.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 2:00:42 GMT
I like metal glo polish and polishing cloths. That usually gets it done. Ketchup is also helpful. If that doesn't work, then the buffing wheel certainly will.
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