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What is Mokume? ntxt
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While I am far from an expert on the topic, and certainly have no idea of any metallurgical properties of the stuff, Mokume (I believe it's more properly called Mokume-gane? Somebody enlighten me) is, essentially, a form of Damascus which is created by using various precious metals, instead of steels.
The end result is a very beautiful stock, which can be ground, filed, or etched to reveal the various layers of colour. For a stunning visual display of the effects, check out www.mokume-gane.com and look at some of the rings done in this metal.
As for its uses, I am woefully undereducated. I assume that it had its place in amongst the furniture for Katana and the other Japanese blades, but I don't know if it was used for habaki, menuki, or what. I can imagine that it would make a fabulous tsuba, for a presentation piece, but I suspect that it might not hold up well to the constant use. Anybody out there have a clearer view?
Hope this helps.
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The end result is a very beautiful stock, which can be ground, filed, or etched to reveal the various layers of colour. For a stunning visual display of the effects, check out www.mokume-gane.com and look at some of the rings done in this metal.
As for its uses, I am woefully undereducated. I assume that it had its place in amongst the furniture for Katana and the other Japanese blades, but I don't know if it was used for habaki, menuki, or what. I can imagine that it would make a fabulous tsuba, for a presentation piece, but I suspect that it might not hold up well to the constant use. Anybody out there have a clearer view?
Hope this helps.
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Kalindras is essentially right (and it is mokume-gane, wood grain) it is made with non-ferrous metals. I have seen a mokume-gane habaki but never menuki, mind you that would be cool. Either that or a mokume mekugi
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E_WOK,
I don't know how much knowledge you want on mokume. But there is a good book to read if you want to know what materials and types there are available. The book is Mokume Gane in the Small Shop By Steve Midgett, from Earthshine Press.
Good Luck
Jeff
I don't know how much knowledge you want on mokume. But there is a good book to read if you want to know what materials and types there are available. The book is Mokume Gane in the Small Shop By Steve Midgett, from Earthshine Press.
Good Luck
Jeff
