scrap steel + 1st hamon

[Rob Cole]

So what do you do with a 3" scrap of 1095? Practice of course. I guess this can be used as a box opener :thumbup:. I was finally able to get a decent hamon.

 

[Sean Cochran]

Its always good to practice, helps you learn what works and what doesnt.


BTW, I noticed you are in Hazard, we are trying to get a group of east Ky makers together this spring if you are interested.

 

[Rob Cole]

Sean, I'm definitely interested. When you have details let me know.

 

[sharpeknives]

Nice job. By the way there are no scrap pieces of blade steel, only small pieces.

 

[Sean Cochran]

Sean, I'm definitely interested. When you have details let me know.

Will do. I work with a guy from Lott's Creek. He drives it everyday.

Sean

 

[LifeBlade.net]

So what do you do with a 3" scrap of 1095? Practice of course. I guess this can be used as a box opener :thumbup:. I was finally able to get a decent hamon.

If you normalized, soaked and quenched properly, followed by a tempering cycle (or two) to your target hardness, it looks to me like you got yourself a nice little Kiridashi.:thumbup:

Freakin' fun ain't it?!!! Congrats!

Taylor