David Mirabile RONIN Battle Tanto WIP (PAGE 25 NEW CUTTING VIDEO)

Mecha

Condition purple is my favorite :)

Dudley always love seeing you

Steven great stuff

As you said the literal meaning of the word RONiN (Wave Man) is such a fitting name for a boat I have named two that in my life

The first



The current



 
Speaking of the Kanji for the word RONIN not only is it written on my arm (glad the road rash didn't erase it) :)



It is also on my Tsuba finally :)



Okay guys this means David is officially done except maybe going over the blade and doing a sharpening etc

So heads up Coo- it's coming your way buddy :)

In a world of titanium etc it's amazing how beautiful a piece of patinaed wrought iron can be :)

Thank you David and thank you all :)

 
A little off topic, but I learned two very important things from this thread and the "slingshot Man" video.

The true purists and devotees of Japanese blade art are very serious about their passion and I have mildly disrespected that with my injection of humor. That will cease immediately although the little remarks here and there that are more personal will likely continue. (Can't go completely cold Turkey!)

The length of the blade and the material used for the blade are trumped by the precision and technique of the cutter.
I have new respect for those who train seriously in the discipline.

In STeven's case I still wonder why men wear a dress and fight with sticks????? Also it seems that since they wear thong sandals you could just stomp on a big toe and win the fight.:rolleyes:

With love and respect,

Paul
 
Joe, I agree with your thought 100% you always have to be prepared for the unexpected and know your environment. I know my neighborhood and when I see something unusual I take note of it about a month ago when I was leaving for work at 6:00am I saw what looked like a homeless man walking down the street pushing a shopping cart with all kinds of stuff in it, he was also talking to himself. He just didn't fit in to this area, but I thought I would be over reacting by calling the police. When I got to working I did call home, my 84 year old mother lives downstairs and my 15 year old daughter lives upstairs with me in the two family house I live in. I told my mom about this guy, to keep the doors locked and look before she open the door when someone rings the bell.
A week goes by and I have seen this guy still walking around town I know the police have seen him too. A few more days go by and I am reading the town paper and I see that they arrested a homeless man fitting the description of the man I had seen, for trying to break the back door down on a 83 year old women's house in the middle of the day.

Like you Joe, when I leave my house, depending on where I am going I will grab one of the backpacks I have loaded with different gear. One for work, one when I go to PA and one when I am off the grid in NYS, that one contains more survival gear and first aid stuff. Its better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. I believe being prepared bring confidence to handle what ever arises. The most important thing though is to be physical fit, having gear you can't carry because you are out of shape is useless, this seems to be over looked by many.
 
I agree VicS and you are not kidding

While working the Blade show etc I see a sea of tactical gear fans in an ocean of green and tan that couldn't run to the front door with out passing out

Their hands are soft and their bodies are unconditioned

They buy silly things and have no idea that you have to train with things to be proficient but that's okay what ever floats their boat :)

I always find it odd that when someone starts out in a sport say golf etc that they will take the time to get some coaching but they will buy a gun and carry it with out sourcing out any instruction

The same could be said for anything that you are relying on to protect your loved ones or yourself with

A little instruction and training can go along way

Not only for your own proficiency but for safety

Thx for posting and I appreciate the comments

This piece might be on its way to Coop today :)
 
I am been to knife and gun shows where I have met some of the guys that post on the different forms and was shocked to see what kind of shape these self per claimed experts were in. I work out every day before work, to stay in shape, and on the week ends I will be maintaining my property by doing hard physical labor. I believe that your appearance also makes you less of a target for confrontation.

Back on subject , looking forward to you cutting with your new sword.

Vic
 
VicS said:
I am been to knife and gun shows where I have met some of the guys that post on the different forms and was shocked to see what kind of shape these self per claimed experts were in. I work out every day before work, to stay in shape, and on the week ends I will be maintaining my property by doing hard physical labor. I believe that your appearance also makes you less of a target for confrontation.

Back on subject , looking forward to you cutting with your new sword.

Vic
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I agree 100 %

If you look like you are prepared to defend yourself predators will shy away

David has informed me that the blade is exibiting a faint temper line after he finally polished the blade

Bring that this blade is a user piece this is just more of a bonus and I told him not to go crazy in bringing it out :)
 
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A little teaser pic before this is packed up

He patinaed the Habaki to give it an ancient look

 
Loving every second of this! Can't wait for Coop's masterful capturing of the details and overall beauty. Can't wait for your (Joe) review and cutting demo. Really, I'm jittery just thinking about it. Mike

And that last shot is making it much worse. Gorgeous use, forming, and fit of materials and finishes! :D
 
Thanks Mike

The finish is to give it an ancient battlefield look that begs to be put back into action

David in final sharpening cut himself which I won't post pics of here so that means it's blood thirsty which is always a kinda scary thing :)

I can remember many years ago Phill Hartsfield sent me the Katana pictured above

Phill used to wrap them in brown paper before packing them

When I got it I was kinda set back that the paper had dried blood in spots on it

I called and he said in his hurry to get it shipped it bite him and he warned me to always be careful with this piece it was blood thirsty

Always makes you respect a blade like this a bit more :)
 
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Mike157 said:
Loving every second of this! Can't wait for Coop's masterful capturing of the details and overall beauty. Can't wait for your (Joe) review and cutting demo. Really, I'm jittery just thinking about it. Mike

And that last shot is making it much worse. Gorgeous use, forming, and fit of materials and finishes! :D
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You and me both. Can't wait to see it in action.
 
sheathmaker said:
Also it seems that since they wear thong sandals you could just stomp on a big toe and win the fight.:rolleyes:

Paul
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I would suggest the ease of foot stomping goes down at a exponential rate in direct relation with how ready and willing your opponent is to remove your head, arm, or Legg with a long sharp piece of steel!!!

You might get a toe stomp, and realize your head just watched it happen from the ground, three feet from your neck!





A fun thread!







Joe, I'm excited to see Coop's full fotos!
 
BenR.T. said:
You and me both. Can't wait to see it in action.
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Ben

I am very anxious to play with it

I've seen the whole pics of it and David Nailed it

The Sori is spot on for me. As you saw David quenches in water so we all know the chances of breaking can be a big worry

I really think this modern adaptation is going to be Something quite special

I was just on the phone with Matt Diskin who I sent a preview pic to and we just both shake our head how this maniac in

Alaska has such a vibe for Japanese style blades

You my friend have it too :)

Modern adaptations of this genre are really bringing a lot of attention to Japanese influenced blades

I like that :)
 
Bigfattyt said:
I would suggest the ease of foot stomping goes down at a exponential rate in direct relation with how ready and willing your opponent is to remove your head, arm, or Legg with a long sharp piece of steel!!!

You might get a toe stomp, and realize your head just watched it happen from the ground, three feet from your neck!





A fun thread!







Joe, I'm excited to see Coop's full fotos!
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Thanks Big

Me too :)

What this blade is going to be capable of I believe is going to be something very special
 
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Coop's pics and Joe's videos can't be posted fast enough!!! We're in the home stretch now and I'm DROOLIN' already!!!
 
Joe the sword is a beauty! Have you ever done any cutting test with your swords using a ballistic gelatin man ? It would be interesting to see the cuts this blade could do.
 
VicS said:
Joe the sword is a beauty! Have you ever done any cutting test with your swords using a ballistic gelatin man ? It would be interesting to see the cuts this blade could do.
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That would be a silly ass test, if you don't mind my saying so(or even if you do).

Ballistic gelatin is designed to test the way a bullet/ballistic projectile reacts in the soft "goo" that is human muscle, organs and blood.

Test media for cutting seeks to replicate bone as well as the soft bits, which is why traditional media is bamboo core(usually green) with tatami omote over it, or at the most extreme....a Japanese Kabuto(helmet)....because this replicates what a sword and swordsman are likely to encounter in an adversarial adventure.

Pool noodles, water bottles, fruit and veggies, packaged meat(bone in or boneless), water balloons, wet newspaper......all teach NOTHING about the blade or swordsman when used in relation to test cutting, and say EVERYTHING about the lack of respect or knowledge the cutter demonstrates...especially when video'd and displayed on youtube.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Steven, I was thinking more like the targets used on forged in fire with the skeleton in the gelatin. But thanks for your offering your opinion.
 
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