@smithforge I guess, I'll just not be a stupid troll and ask. How long is the blade starting at the ha-machi? (the little lip where the habaki would start at the edge)
@ZentetsukenVII The nagasa is 17' if I remember correctly, the sugata is most certainly a Shobu-Zukuri and I loved every inch of the blade. And to be correct the nagasa is measured form the mune-machi to the tip,
@smithforge Thats all depending on the sori of the blade. Straight blades are measured mune-machi, curved are from hamachi to tip. It is very nice, im sure your proud of it!
I did notice a lot of rust on a cheap sword I attempted to sharpen. Where can I get one of this water stones cause all I have are these slightly rough stones I bought at an Asian market
Im sorry usually I dont like to criticise but your sharpening your samurai sword like an dumb American.. I do'nt know about celtic weapons but as far as Japanese blades go you sharpen them long ways or along the ENTIRE blade at a time.. 5minutes each side repeated 4 times. The way your doing it will warp the blade and give an uneven edge.. You even mentioned it in your video..Sharpen your blade long ways.. not like your sharpening an axe.. nice blade by the way..
If you watch the movie form start to finish you will see I am putting the edge on the blade, not sharpening it that will come later during the polishing process. I also do not like attacks on me because I am an American I niether dumb nor stupid. I take what I do very seriously and I would not undertake such honorable craft with out studying and reading. When you mention sharpening the entire length of the blade, that is one of the final polishing methods used. Do research.
@fernandizo Watch a professional Japanese Togishi before you talk shit you eurotrash idiot. You are unfit to even kiss American ass even after a messy shit.
@fernandizo The direction of the polishing stroke is ACROSS the blade with the coarsest stones, and becomes more diagonal with the medium stones, and goes down the length of the blade when you reach the finishing stone stage. The angle changes with each stone. Going across the blade with the arato or binsui-do stones is entirely correct and appropriate.
I guess since blade sugata is open to opinion's. I have degreed that this blade is a Wakizashi. LOL sorry folks but the blade is Wakizashi length and fits with inthe guidelines that the Japanese set forth hundreds of years ago.
Thanks, and since I am the bladesmith and I determine the style of the blade and according to the Japanese, a tanto is up to 12" and a Wakizashi is up to 24" and a katana is 24" and up I think this blade fits the wakizashi criteria. Thanks though for your input.
@flufebunekilr Well I see it this way it has worked for more than a 1000 years. And I am sure it will work for me, yes I have been cut a few times but that is because I did not respect the blade enough at the time.
Clamps remove a sense of feeling that holding the blade with my bare hands does for me.
@smithforge i guess thick rubber gloves would be to much also..... yes gripping the blade with your hands breathes heritage but atleast i did my part... when in doubt do whatever makes you feel good :)
If you want to keep the shinogi crisp, don't make the stones flat. The Japanese shape their stones so they are convex...try it. You'll be amazed at the result.
Thanks for the video. I sharpen all my own blades, but I still have alot to learn when it comes to these specialized swords. This info helps greatly. Thanks again.
@TheJoe999Man Maybe you should go back and learn about Japanese blades again. But incase you forget to I will school you here. Tanto length are up to 12" Wakizashi 12" to 24" Katana 24" and up. The Blade you see inthe video is 15" so if falls into the Wakizashi range. And if you do not have anything constructive then keep your mouth shut. And please do not swear at me or too me.
My Question to you is? What type of blade do you think this is? Oh wait I will help you out. I forged the blade, and it is mono steel. So before you decide to give me bad comments you better look at all my movies. And remember nothing nice to say then say nothing at all.
Thanks for the video. What are the dimensions? It seems like your blade is wider and thicker than factory produced blades. In my eyes, this is highly desirable. It will last longer, since the blade is worn away with each polishing job.
The specs for that blade were 1 3/8" wide at the motohaba, and the blade itself had a nagasa of 18" and the thickness at the mune is 5/16". And yes I forge my blades the way they forged them in old Japan wide and thick. Not like these knock offs who make their blades based on tired old and worn out blades.
Hey does anyone know an easier/faster way to sharpen a blade? Because I can imagine sharpening both sides of the edge on a 40 inch katana with 3 different grits would take quite a while!
Well tanto's and Wakizashi's shares allot of similarities, but for the nagasa the Tanto usually stayed within the 6 to 12 inches range, but I have seen some larger. The Wakizashi started at around 12 inches up to 23 inches. But as I stated there are many varieties. I hope this answered your question?
Well the best way to do it is to have the edge facing you on both sides. You just switch sides on the stone. as for the curve on the blade that is one of the first things you do during foundation polishing. Make it slightly apple seeded. Then it will look rigth after you finish the final polish. I hope this helps
very nice video, the only one i can find about kissaki polishing. now that i tried holding it the way it says, there is a nice definite line between the different blade facets. quickly though, do you roll the blade to make a curve on the face of it or do you leave it flat?
Nice work, John! Have you tried polishing while sitting on a mat? It may be kind of uncomfortable for a while, because us westerners aren't used to sitting on tatami all day. But if the stones are on a more solid surface I find I can get much more control. That is a gorgeous blade BTW.
I am glad you mentioned that, I am going to build a space forme to actually do just that. I will be video taping the build and the use of it as well. And yes a stable area to work is key to perfection.
Well you can use the green sponges, they have mild abrasives in them. If your blade is new and has not been polished before, then it will take you a long time. So really what is needed is more info on the blade and the level of polsih it is at now?
@vercetti3690 You can polish it with water stones or sandpaper. If you want it to really shine you must use very fine grit. I know a swordsmith that went up to 2000 grit sandpaper before he finished
Nope they ranged anywhere from 11 inches to 24 inches. Depending on the need at that time. besides you would never see a 14 inch nagasa on a tanto, I have seen some big tantos but most are 10 inches and below.
Your using the whetstone incorrectly.
The substance that sharpens the blade with a whetstone. Is in fact the goopy residue that builds up on top of it.
Also applying all that force won't make it work better instead rest the blade on it then take it across with the weight of the blade on top.
I saw an incredible video on wet stones on YouTube by an Ozzie chef. He explained wet stones better than I ever can.
KAILEINGOD 3 days ago
where did you that wakizashi it looks very well made
theshadic1 1 month ago
Sorry man but this is not wakizashi, that is tanto...
megamijan 3 months ago
@megamijan Well you apology is accepted for being sorry, however it still does not change the facts. IT IS A WAKIZASHI
smithforge 3 months ago 6
@smithforge , absolutely correct - this is a wakizashi. "Good for you for sticking to your guns" !!
TheBushidoJujitsu 1 month ago
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ZentetsukenVII 6 days ago
@smithforge I guess, I'll just not be a stupid troll and ask. How long is the blade starting at the ha-machi? (the little lip where the habaki would start at the edge)
ZentetsukenVII 6 days ago
@ZentetsukenVII The nagasa is 17' if I remember correctly, the sugata is most certainly a Shobu-Zukuri and I loved every inch of the blade. And to be correct the nagasa is measured form the mune-machi to the tip,
smithforge 5 days ago
@smithforge Thats all depending on the sori of the blade. Straight blades are measured mune-machi, curved are from hamachi to tip. It is very nice, im sure your proud of it!
ZentetsukenVII 5 days ago
@megamijan Tantos are shorter. Their length could be compared to a USMC Ka-Bar
Lily24711 1 month ago
I buy some of my stones from thebladegallery
smithforge 3 months ago
I did notice a lot of rust on a cheap sword I attempted to sharpen. Where can I get one of this water stones cause all I have are these slightly rough stones I bought at an Asian market
yeastori 3 months ago
Im sorry usually I dont like to criticise but your sharpening your samurai sword like an dumb American.. I do'nt know about celtic weapons but as far as Japanese blades go you sharpen them long ways or along the ENTIRE blade at a time.. 5minutes each side repeated 4 times. The way your doing it will warp the blade and give an uneven edge.. You even mentioned it in your video..Sharpen your blade long ways.. not like your sharpening an axe.. nice blade by the way..
fernandizo 3 months ago
@fernandizo
If you watch the movie form start to finish you will see I am putting the edge on the blade, not sharpening it that will come later during the polishing process. I also do not like attacks on me because I am an American I niether dumb nor stupid. I take what I do very seriously and I would not undertake such honorable craft with out studying and reading. When you mention sharpening the entire length of the blade, that is one of the final polishing methods used. Do research.
smithforge 3 months ago
@fernandizo
And thanks on the compliment for the blade.
smithforge 3 months ago
@fernandizo Watch a professional Japanese Togishi before you talk shit you eurotrash idiot. You are unfit to even kiss American ass even after a messy shit.
jedirifleman 1 month ago
@fernandizo The direction of the polishing stroke is ACROSS the blade with the coarsest stones, and becomes more diagonal with the medium stones, and goes down the length of the blade when you reach the finishing stone stage. The angle changes with each stone. Going across the blade with the arato or binsui-do stones is entirely correct and appropriate.
johnsoncm65 1 month ago
I guess since blade sugata is open to opinion's. I have degreed that this blade is a Wakizashi. LOL sorry folks but the blade is Wakizashi length and fits with inthe guidelines that the Japanese set forth hundreds of years ago.
smithforge 4 months ago
that blade is too small to be a wakazashi its more like a big tanto or aikuchi
yesimfromengland 4 months ago
Thanks, and since I am the bladesmith and I determine the style of the blade and according to the Japanese, a tanto is up to 12" and a Wakizashi is up to 24" and a katana is 24" and up I think this blade fits the wakizashi criteria. Thanks though for your input.
Genlee8841 4 months ago
Nice work tho
MrNevped 4 months ago
Thats a Tanto not a Wakizashi.
MrNevped 4 months ago
could wear gloves...
fatsmellymonkeyballs 4 months ago
i use clamps and not my bare freaking hands... to each their own, but bare hands are a little ballz for me
flufebunekilr 6 months ago
@flufebunekilr Well I see it this way it has worked for more than a 1000 years. And I am sure it will work for me, yes I have been cut a few times but that is because I did not respect the blade enough at the time.
Clamps remove a sense of feeling that holding the blade with my bare hands does for me.
smithforge 6 months ago
@smithforge i guess thick rubber gloves would be to much also..... yes gripping the blade with your hands breathes heritage but atleast i did my part... when in doubt do whatever makes you feel good :)
flufebunekilr 6 months ago
If you want to keep the shinogi crisp, don't make the stones flat. The Japanese shape their stones so they are convex...try it. You'll be amazed at the result.
baileybackwards 6 months ago
lol. i have the same pot
reyortsed113 6 months ago
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Glivity 7 months ago
Thanks for the video. I sharpen all my own blades, but I still have alot to learn when it comes to these specialized swords. This info helps greatly. Thanks again.
natikac6 7 months ago
do you know how to do the ''blood groove'' , thanks , any info is appreciated
kyamelon 8 months ago
just for the info ,Try to respect the legacy as you are a swordsmith and please pronounce tha HAMON as its actually written and not ,hamen.Please.
No insult intented.Just a heads up.
Thanks for spreading the knowledge around.Keep up.
TheTommyKay 9 months ago 2
@TheTommyKay Thank you for the info.
smithforge 9 months ago
@smithforge hehe shinogi g sounds like a rapper.
attackoftherandom 8 months ago
@TheTommyKay re:hamon/hamen pronunciation.... just for the joke value......salmon lol
Glivity 6 months ago
Do you use a burnisher on the back/sides after grinding?
althesmith 1 year ago
Thats cool how you do it
TheJoe999Man 1 year ago
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TheJoe999Man 1 year ago
@TheJoe999Man Maybe you should go back and learn about Japanese blades again. But incase you forget to I will school you here. Tanto length are up to 12" Wakizashi 12" to 24" Katana 24" and up. The Blade you see inthe video is 15" so if falls into the Wakizashi range. And if you do not have anything constructive then keep your mouth shut. And please do not swear at me or too me.
smithforge 1 year ago
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sadulkmali 1 year ago
just wondering when your sharpening your sword will any wet stone work on a katana or a certain wet stone?
subarux56 1 year ago
@subarux56 I have a 180 grit stone for getting the edge on. It takes time to get it right.
smithforge 1 year ago
Just so everyone is clear on this. I am a Japanese Style sword smith, have been for the last 6 years.
smithforge 1 year ago
Sorry poor work ... Hamon slaughtered ... stop this genocide
RIP wakizashi
you respect anything of the basis work of this blade stop stop stop !
basstemperature 1 year ago
My Question to you is? What type of blade do you think this is? Oh wait I will help you out. I forged the blade, and it is mono steel. So before you decide to give me bad comments you better look at all my movies. And remember nothing nice to say then say nothing at all.
smithforge 1 year ago
Oh by the way this blade sold, and it was because of the hamon.
smithforge 1 year ago
i love that sound.
LordCinderWalk 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. What are the dimensions? It seems like your blade is wider and thicker than factory produced blades. In my eyes, this is highly desirable. It will last longer, since the blade is worn away with each polishing job.
tophatjones 1 year ago
The specs for that blade were 1 3/8" wide at the motohaba, and the blade itself had a nagasa of 18" and the thickness at the mune is 5/16". And yes I forge my blades the way they forged them in old Japan wide and thick. Not like these knock offs who make their blades based on tired old and worn out blades.
smithforge 1 year ago
Hey does anyone know an easier/faster way to sharpen a blade? Because I can imagine sharpening both sides of the edge on a 40 inch katana with 3 different grits would take quite a while!
k00lkane 1 year ago
@k00lkane If you love your sword, you'd spend that time with it.
LordCinderWalk 1 year ago
not sure how big u are but im sure most would class that as a tanto .... but i could be wrong .. its all relative
gwacha3vampire 1 year ago
Well tanto's and Wakizashi's shares allot of similarities, but for the nagasa the Tanto usually stayed within the 6 to 12 inches range, but I have seen some larger. The Wakizashi started at around 12 inches up to 23 inches. But as I stated there are many varieties. I hope this answered your question?
smithforge 1 year ago
great work!!!
boodoochild 1 year ago
@boodoochild great worl ? LOL ...
wakizashi is dead ...
basstemperature 1 year ago
@basstemperature I am sorry what did you say?
smithforge 1 year ago
That is a killer hammon!!
Lexesbenz 2 years ago
@Lexesbenz i see that, and the other who don t acknowledged this savaging !
basstemperature 1 year ago
Very nice work.
Revan9729 2 years ago
Were do u get the metals for your katanas and what types of metal are they?
DemonsPride 2 years ago 2
Well I get my steel mostly from Speedy Metals here in the states. And I use primarily W-1 and W-2 these are water hardening steels.
smithforge 2 years ago
@smithforge
So the point is to turn the whole width of the blade into an edge?
MorfeuV 1 year ago
do u by chance sell ur katana's?
DemonsPride 2 years ago 4
Yes I do please send me an email thru Youtube so we can talk about it. I have a Katana right now that I am working on
smithforge 2 years ago
Where do you get ur wet stones?
DemonsPride 2 years ago 4
that is a wicked hamon and watching the other vids i thought u put it on upsidedown :P lol
zune345 2 years ago 3
LOL that is funny.
smithforge 2 years ago
so if u didnt put it upside down how do you match it extaly on both sides?
zune345 2 years ago
Thanks for the fast reply.
Your vids helped me alot
bl444444444444ck 2 years ago 7
No problem I try to help as fast as possible. I will be posting more vids soon as I just finished forging a Katana
smithforge 2 years ago
I use W-1 and W-2 that particular blade was W-2
smithforge 2 years ago
and i have some more questions.. whats the steel you used?
btw: very nice hamon gonna start today my first wkizashi :)
bl444444444444ck 2 years ago 3
how did you make the shinogi ji black?
bl444444444444ck 2 years ago 3
he shinogi ji was black due to the polishing that Iw as doing I have hard water here
smithforge 2 years ago
also, when you change the side you polish, do you change the way the edge faces (toward you/away from you) or do you switch hands?
enadon1 2 years ago 3
Well the best way to do it is to have the edge facing you on both sides. You just switch sides on the stone. as for the curve on the blade that is one of the first things you do during foundation polishing. Make it slightly apple seeded. Then it will look rigth after you finish the final polish. I hope this helps
smithforge 2 years ago
very nice video, the only one i can find about kissaki polishing. now that i tried holding it the way it says, there is a nice definite line between the different blade facets. quickly though, do you roll the blade to make a curve on the face of it or do you leave it flat?
enadon1 2 years ago 3
Nice work, John! Have you tried polishing while sitting on a mat? It may be kind of uncomfortable for a while, because us westerners aren't used to sitting on tatami all day. But if the stones are on a more solid surface I find I can get much more control. That is a gorgeous blade BTW.
t0x0n1x 3 years ago 5
I am glad you mentioned that, I am going to build a space forme to actually do just that. I will be video taping the build and the use of it as well. And yes a stable area to work is key to perfection.
And thanks for the compliments
smithforge 3 years ago
dood.
i've got a question.
how can i polish my blade to make it shine with everyday items in the house ? any suggestions?
vercetti3690 3 years ago 6
Well you can use the green sponges, they have mild abrasives in them. If your blade is new and has not been polished before, then it will take you a long time. So really what is needed is more info on the blade and the level of polsih it is at now?
smithforge 3 years ago
my wakizashi is about as old as me. arnd 16 years old. its shine have been lost. now there's like some rust & that it looks very blend.
vercetti3690 3 years ago 4
You know I also polish blades for people, if you want to discuss that with me via email? My rates are pretty good.
smithforge 3 years ago
i live in singapore. quite far away from your country .
vercetti3690 3 years ago 4
@vercetti3690 You can polish it with water stones or sandpaper. If you want it to really shine you must use very fine grit. I know a swordsmith that went up to 2000 grit sandpaper before he finished
ScandinaviansAreCool 6 months ago
@vercetti3690 Flitz and #0000 steel wool.
jedirifleman 1 month ago
It's official I'm a fan! great presentation. You make it look doable for the average guy. Thank you.
bokim09 3 years ago 3
Thanks I have alot to say and i will be doing more videos. And I am the average guy, and I want the average guy to be able to understand the process.
smithforge 3 years ago
Nope they ranged anywhere from 11 inches to 24 inches. Depending on the need at that time. besides you would never see a 14 inch nagasa on a tanto, I have seen some big tantos but most are 10 inches and below.
smithforge 3 years ago
a little short for a wak dont ya think?
darkslyde504 3 years ago 3