Louie M. Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I just finished the etch on a new tanto and had quite a surprise when I first looked at the hamon. The dragon popped out right in front of my eyes. It was not something that was planned what so ever, it just happened. I have been experimenting with different clay mixtures and applications but I think the blade just did what it wanted to do in spite of me. As Howard alluded to in another thread maybe the spirit of the blade decided to show its face this time. I hope some one else finds it interesting too. Don, this is my first time trying to post a photo, I hope I did it right. Louie ( Yasutomo ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve m Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 That is sooooooooo cool you have to love it when things go your way Steve Little Hindu Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Attwood Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 not only is it a dragon, but it's a happy dragon!!! "When our eyes see our hands doing the work of our hearts, the circle of Creation is completed inside us, the doors of our souls fly open and love steps forth to heal everything in sight." Â Michael Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racca Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 All things when shown the proper respect will show their true spirit. It is a very nice looking hamon. I have heard that those who celebrate life walk safely amongst the wild animals. When they go into battle, they remain unharmed, the animals find no place to attack them and weapons are unable to harm them. Why? Because they find no place for death in them. Shamanic Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Knowles Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 That Looks great. Looks to be non-mono steel. Your Tamahagane? or Folded mono steel? Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Gerber Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 That's a beautiful dragon, any chance we could get a bigger picture of that? Adriaan Gerber http://www.adriaangerberknives.com sharp@adriaangerberknives.com (207) 667-1307 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFogg Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Louis, that is really cool. Nice to see you here again. Now that you know how to post pictures please post more. We want to see what you have been doing. Don Don Fogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi Louis. That is way cool! I agree with Don. We need to see more. Jim My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Clark Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Well I will jump on that band wagon. More pics Louis ! Very cool, especially because it was not intentional. Intentional hamon are cool, but the surprise ones are sometimes even cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Louis and his magic box bellows! That is stupendous! That hamon is too awesome. My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward and I feel a sting every now and then, but in the end I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan pfanenstiel Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Way cool, and more pics I too vote. Dan Dan Pfanenstiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie M. Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thank you for the comments everyone. I think it is probably one of the neatest hamon's I have ever done ( or happened I should say) . The other side is quite different even though the clay application was identical which is why I feel the blade did what it wanted, not what I wanted. The blade was made from my oroshigane . I will be sending it to John De Mesa and he will be posting better pics on his web site. I will try to be more active here and post pics when I have something I think will interest someone. Louie ( Yasutomo ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi y'all, Sorry it took me a while to get some pictures taken of Louis cool hamon. Been having problems with my computer getting my replacement. Still waiting but I really wanted to get some pics up for Louis. These are just some quick shots that I took today to put on my site. I'll just post some links ok. You should be able to see a couple of High Resolution of a couple of close up of the Dragon Hamon: Louis Mills Dragon Hamon And here's some pics of both sides of the blade: Louis Mills Dragon Tanto Sorry for the crappy pics, that's the best I can do for now. Hope you guys like it. ****************** John De Mesa TogiArts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 nice hamon and very beautiful steel. Thank you for the pics. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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