Blade One
Blade one is a hira zakuri blade with hi groove. Made from W1 steel. Needs some refining and polishing, especially in the groove. Very nice shaping and decent hamon. Tang needs finishing.
Bare Blade, no habaki
Overall Length- 18 3/4"
Nagasa- 14"
Width at hamachi- 1 1/4"
Sori- 3/16"
Price- $ 250 + shipping
Overall Length- 18 3/4"
Nagasa- 14"
Width at hamachi- 1 1/4"
Sori- 3/16"
Price- $ 250 + shipping
Here's a couple trying to show the hi groove I had so much fun cutting in. There's got to be a better way. As can see, it follows the mune fairly well but has places where it wavers and is not as crisp as one would want. Someone could maybe repair?
This picture also shows the tang area somewhat. Polish is up to 600 grit and etched to show the hamon for inspection. The tang has not been decoratively filed.
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