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Here is a new work in progress a GTK 128-12: Length overall is 18″ with a cutting edge of 11.5 inches. This is the second temper to 400 degrees and the first straightening pass; the first temper was to 350 for 4 hrs without the iron platens. (just like they used to do with the original […]
This is a pair of 128-12 knives showing two types of Japanese hamon work. The knife on the left is a type of gunome, the knife on the right is a type of hitasura hamon, which means fully hardened. Both knives are available to purchase with out without scales, different types of handle material are […]
This is a 128-12 with hitasura hamon created with local clay, local river iron and carbonized oak bark for the hardening coating plus other secret ingredients. Steel is AISI 1075, this blade is an art blade but still a very functional piece. This was “interesting” to harden because the extra carbon in the clay came from […]
These two blades are tensioned as Cymbals and have a unique sound. Suitable for ethnic or tribal dance or use in the yard. It was an experiment in blade tensioning that worked pretty well. Handles can be wrapped with cordage or wood scales (grips) provided. It’s a bit unusual but scythes and similar tools and blades […]
Final polish of a pair of 128-12’s Obverse side only