Jesus Hernandez Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Here are some photos. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Jesus, I very much enjoyed looking at that. Very inspirational. Dangerously so. Thank you for taking the time to document your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Green Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Bruce wrote "The heck with a seax, how about a falcata! Do one of those, with accurate materials, geometry, fittings, and sheath. The Fiery Beards would not be able to deny that your beard is ablaze! Wonderful video by the way and an outstanding katana but... We expect that from you! ~Bruce~" Jesus has already made a very stunning Falcata. It is SO beautiful! http://jhbladesmith.com/en/gallery/wakizashi-and-short-swords/75.html Mark Green I have a way? Is that better then a plan? (cptn. Mal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 part where your shaping the tip, was very peaceful, like a day dream at first i was at odds with the music, but after awhile it blended and made sense ... you make great swords, and its a pleasure to see Greg ps the tip on that sword is rockin ... what a beaut North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thank you, every one. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Jesus a beautiful and inspiring video thank you! I am in awe of what you can do with that hammer, I need to give the one i made a second try, with a shorter handle like yours. I am sorry for the new chip in your anvil Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 I am sorry for the new chip in your anvil Me too. I have a bevel on that side now. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Beautiful katana and thank you very much for the video! Seeing it from start to finish was amazing to watch. The craftsmanship is so fine I am speechless looking at it! John Not all those who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien-Shards of the Dark Age- my blog-Nine Worlds Workshop--Last Apocalypse Forge- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Miller Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 All I can say is wow, thanks for sharing that. Todd Experience starts when you begin- Pete CullerPlease visit my websitetoddmillerknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george ranier Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Jesus - Beautiful geometry, sweet hamon, and fittings, too. Inspiring on every level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thank you, George. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hoffman Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Jesus, Another masterpiece from your hands. Your shop, is, however a disgrace. How do you ever lose anything there? Absolutely wonderful. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Your shop, is, however a disgrace. How do you ever lose anything there? I do. For the last three weeks I have been looking for my hard silver solder and the surgical hemostat that I use to hold habaki for brazing to no avail. Thank you for your comments, Bill. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Madigan Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That is astounding. The blade looks fantastic. It creates the core manifestation of the theme I think. The long o-kissaki and hamon suggest bamboo leaves. Very inspiring, and excellent work. Jesus, you might like the music of this group: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geinoh_Yamashirogumi They do all kinds of interesting music, some of it is very traditional Japanese, some is based on music from other cultures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks. That's the group who did Akira's soundtrack, isn't it? Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Madigan Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yep. Most of what I've heard was from Akira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Amazing work Jesus! I'm always impressed and the new shop looks fantastic and well equipped (I'm extremely jealous) As for an order for the people doing Japanese styled work I propose we have Hamon(y) Beards or maybe a hamony mustache Maybe I'll whip something up when I'm not when my back feels better. Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks, Matt. Sorry to hear about your back. I hope you get well soon. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam D. Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I am at a loss for words... Fiery Hamon INDEED! Sam Duckworth http://flyfishingattheriver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltan Csaszi Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thank you Jesus! Very good tutorial! Regards, Zoltan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcBucklen Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Good sir, that is the most beautiful sword in the eastern style that I have ever seen. The hamon looks like clouds on a fine summer day. Whisps of dreams if you will. Vulcan himself would be envious! "When confronted by many of life's problems, I find that few cannot be alleviated through the use of a stout hammer blow."- anonymous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam White Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 what kind of clay and ash mix did you use before it got the dunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Noffsinger Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm late on seeing this, but have to say that was an expertly crafted video and sword! The music was perfect! Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Przemek Podstawa Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 amazing video and sword I would like to see more such I like the sharp lines Shinogi Can I ask how you are doing the final stage of polishing ? http://przemekpo.republika.pl/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 The description of hybrid polishing is in the forum somewhere but basically, after reaching a 2000-2500 grit, the blade is etched with a mild diluted acid, the remaining oxides removed and powdered abrasives used to brighten things up. I rely mostly on the abrasives rather than the etch. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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