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Here is a little project that I have been working on. I was inspired to try a take-down Japanese style blade, after looking at some of the WIP's done by Dave (islandblacksmith) of Crossed Heart Forge. I read many of his online tutorials and learned how the take-downs go together. There was some trial and error along the way as well...
For the tsuka and saya I used Santos Rosewood. Both were both split down the middle, then I carved out the voids with a chisel in order to fit the tang and blade, and glued them back together.
The habaki was formed from an old piece of copper pipe. Although it isn't the traditional habaki shape, it serves the same purpose.
The tsuba was made from a piece of mild steel, and was treated with gun blue. The seppa were formed from a piece of copper pipe, as well as a piece of scrap stainless from an air conditioning unit. The mekugi was made from a piece of walnut
Anyhow, here is the end result.
Here is a little project that I have been working on. I was inspired to try a take-down Japanese style blade, after looking at some of the WIP's done by Dave (islandblacksmith) of Crossed Heart Forge. I read many of his online tutorials and learned how the take-downs go together. There was some trial and error along the way as well...
For the tsuka and saya I used Santos Rosewood. Both were both split down the middle, then I carved out the voids with a chisel in order to fit the tang and blade, and glued them back together.
The habaki was formed from an old piece of copper pipe. Although it isn't the traditional habaki shape, it serves the same purpose.
The tsuba was made from a piece of mild steel, and was treated with gun blue. The seppa were formed from a piece of copper pipe, as well as a piece of scrap stainless from an air conditioning unit. The mekugi was made from a piece of walnut
Anyhow, here is the end result.
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