Wakizashi tsuba & habaki waxes

Knifemaker87

Knifemaker87

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hey guys!
well.. the sword actually has no diamonds on it at all... but i am making it in trade for a diamond. Making this sword for a local forum member, in order to have the stuff to make an engagement ring.

these are just the waxes... but i wanted to show them off.
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and then also a tanto Habaki i am getting cast in silver
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thanks for looking!
~chris
 
hey,
i used a release agent on these blades, but you basically melt the blade through the wax
(it is more controlled than it sounds) and when it is cool it will slide off. you have to be careful, but it Will slide off.
hope this helps!
~Chris
 
Knifemaker87 said:
hey,
i used a release agent on these blades, but you basically melt the blade through the wax
(it is more controlled than it sounds) and when it is cool it will slide off. you have to be careful, but it Will slide off.
hope this helps!
~Chris
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very cool, I know a few other guys who do it this way

you casting it yourself?
how much does a casting cost for a habaki?
 
SShepherd said:
very cool, I know a few other guys who do it this way

you casting it yourself?
how much does a casting cost for a habaki?
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i am not casting it myself, however the guy who is doing the casting for me is charging me $25 to do the casting. he has a pretty quick turn around time, usually 2-3 days. (especially since he is in New York)

i also provided all the material.

i can give you his info if you would like. he is here on BF
thanks!
~Chris
 
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