Przemek Podstawa Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 but I am curious whether you're doing the final stage of polishing as shown in Walter Sorrells on your video do you own any other way cause even as I polished katana This stone, in 1500 I have a beautiful line Shinogi Latest firmware, but I do like polishing a paper in 2000 moving the blade from top to bottom then this line is rounded with you and these lines are very sharp and therefore I ask yet I wanted to congratulate the wonderful workshop http://przemekpo.republika.pl/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 That is a beautiful hamon. Stones make crispier lines and sandpaper tends to round those off but if you are careful they won't. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Somehow I missed this. Really excellent Jesus. Very well done. Jim My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you, Jim. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Cejunior Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Stunning Work JH. I couldn't resist but to promote your video in my FB Antonio BLADESIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martinez Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Beautiful and inspiring work, Mr. Hernandez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zafeiriadis konstantinos Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Superb work and always helpful with information and data to your site,thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 You are welcome. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trever Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I was looking for a new hobby one day and was surfing youtube. I happen to see this video and was hooked. This is one of the most amazing things ive seen. You inspired me to start blacksmithing and making knives ect. Thank you for shareing your amazing work. I can never even think of being in your calibar but I love this and cant ever see me quitting. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thank you, Trever. I don't know what to say. I am glad to see that the video inspired you to follow this path. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strix Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 great video and beautiful work Mr.hernandez i must have watch this video 10-15 times on youtube already lol thank you for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 You are very welcome. Please call me Jesus, otherwise it will make me feel very old. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strix Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 You are very welcome. Please call me Jesus, otherwise it will make me feel very old. hahaha sure thing jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strix Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 how many lbs. of steel do you start a katana with? and how many lbs. are they when they are done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 When I use a modern steel like W2, I start with a 8-9" long round bar of 1 1/4" diameter. It never occurred to me to measure the weight. Out of that mass, I can get a 28" nagasa (length from tip to notch) katana that usually weights around 900 g or 2 lbs. With this type of metal the mass lost to forging is minimal and most of the lost is due to grinding. When using home-made steel (tamahagane), I start with a 5-6 lbs. raw metal bloom of which I loose 50% to carburization and compacting. Then I loose another 25% to forging and 10-15% to grinding. Add another 5-10% to final grinding to get a 2 lbs weight katana. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strix Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 When I use a modern steel like W2, I start with a 8-9" long round bar of 1 1/4" diameter. It never occurred to me to measure the weight. Out of that mass, I can get a 28" nagasa (length from tip to notch) katana that usually weights around 900 g or 2 lbs. With this type of metal the mass lost to forging is minimal and most of the lost is due to grinding. When using home-made steel (tamahagane), I start with a 5-6 lbs. raw metal bloom of which I loose 50% to carburization and compacting. Then I loose another 25% to forging and 10-15% to grinding. Add another 5-10% to final grinding to get a 2 lbs weight katana. wow cool stuff thank you jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Olson Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm afraid that this is NOT a katana. It is beautiful, yes, but beauty does not make the type of sword it is. A katana is several peices of metal made from irom ore sand named tamahagane. A kanta is a very, VERY intricate process that involves folding different peices of tamahagane with different carbonization levels together in a specific way. What I'm getting at is that you need to label your swords, knifes, hammers, WHATEVER you're making, CORRECTLY. I'm sure, at least I hope, you've gotten replys like this before. That said, it is a very beautiful peice of work and I encorage you to continue with pride. Just remember; Even Monkeys fall from trees, so don't let mistakes stop you from doing what you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Ysselstein Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Erik, I find this a very odd reply to an effort and presentation most of us are grateful for........one of these day I will post what I think is a "Wootz" blade ..I am hoping you will not have any comments for me as well. Why don't you make a real tamahagane katana and post it here. Good luck and easy does it Erik. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Eric, your post comes across as arrogant. I am not sure that this is your intention, but you must be aware of how your words are taken on a forum when we only have your writing as a basis of understanding. On a forum you cannot add the charm of your personality to soften the harsh attitude in a delivery the way you can in a direct personal conversation. Perhaps you intend a degree of irony? I cannot tell from what you write. On this forum we make a point of letting our work speak more than words. You must not like everything you see or applaud every effort, naturally. Critical discussions on techniques, materials and definitions are also very rewarding and critical input is often asked for. But it is good to be aware of context. I think you show a lack of such awareness in your post. By delivering such a verdict as you do in your post you make out to be an expert on the Japanese sword and put yourself above Jesus in his efforts to show us the details of his work and practical knowledge. When you post in this brusque manner I´m not inclined to take your words seriously. Behind your words I hear an emptiness that comes from lack of substance, making your post ring with a hollow and slightly pathetic note. That is a pity, because I may be misunderstanding you and your intentions. A discussion on nomenclature of weapons and tools is useful and can be entertaining, but it is best kept to a separate topic rather than a post that derails this educational thread started by Jesus. Your post does not come across as productive or constructive in the manner and place you delivered it. Please consider your words, your motivation and your attitude when posting your opinions on this forum. Critique is valuable. Don´t mess up that opportunity by a sloppy delivery and careless attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Ladurantaye Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Firstly, for Jesus. I enjoy each time you post your work and share your process with us here on the forum. I know for certain you are more knowledgable than myself and I look to you (and others) for inspiration and direction. I do not mean to detract from a thread and video I have reviewed many times already but I felt the need to reply. Peter I agree whole heartedly with your tactful reply. It sums up my feelings to the tee. I rarely read replies from members that come across as that one did, and as an inexperienced smith I appreciate how the more knowledgable members critique and offer insight into posted works, and do so in a way which makes me want to share more It's hour 11 of a 12 hour night shift and this may have bothered more than it normally would, but I know when I make a comment about another craftsmans work I stay within my arcs, in fear of my words sounding like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Akers Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well said Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Nohl Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I think that is a really nice blade. (And I wonder why Jesus still uses Gloves when he recognises that this is a misguidedthink from school. I would be afraid to develop an allergy, if it is used so often).With the critic,I thing, would the most modern Japanese agree, in the way, that it not follows therenew, very concert rules of making a Katana, to confirm the law to bee a peace of art (and no weapon).But here it is clearly shown in the heading, that it has not the attempt to match these rules Be aware of my mistakes, I have to dig out my School-English. Schöne GrüßeAndreas Edited June 3, 2013 by Andreas Nohl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks, Andreas. The gloves are a bad habit from my previous occupation. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Farmer Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 After heat treat do u sharpen and polish from shinogi to ha flat or convex. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Farmer Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Oh yeah. Loved watching your video all 30 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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