Grizzly Bear
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys,
I am fascinated by Japanese swords; I have a small collection of 5 katana: two wall hangers, two Damascus steel and one WWII sword that I bought from an antique dealer. I want to make my own some day.
What type of steel do you recommend to start with 1045, 1060 ...1095? I will be using the stock removal method plus hand polishing. Where do you buy your steel from? I figure I would need 1/4" x 4" x 48" billet to start with so that I can achieve the curvature that I want.
Can you differentially treat the above mentioned steel to create a real hamon line?
One last question, I have been trying to buy just the blade of a katana for finishing into a completed sword. I can't find any to purchase. Does anyone know were I can buy one at a reasonable price?
Many Thanks
Grizzly Bear
I am fascinated by Japanese swords; I have a small collection of 5 katana: two wall hangers, two Damascus steel and one WWII sword that I bought from an antique dealer. I want to make my own some day.
What type of steel do you recommend to start with 1045, 1060 ...1095? I will be using the stock removal method plus hand polishing. Where do you buy your steel from? I figure I would need 1/4" x 4" x 48" billet to start with so that I can achieve the curvature that I want.
Can you differentially treat the above mentioned steel to create a real hamon line?
One last question, I have been trying to buy just the blade of a katana for finishing into a completed sword. I can't find any to purchase. Does anyone know were I can buy one at a reasonable price?
Many Thanks
Grizzly Bear