A place to show your pretties

[bobO]

Just thought we needed a place to show our stuff.I'll start.http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks157.jpg.That's one wall.:dwarf:

[goose710]

bob-o
i recognize the chen tanto but a (short ) discription of each would be better to see them with. I'm particulatly wondering about that one on top can you isolate that one for me so i can drool abit over it?
goose710

[bobO]

Ask and you shall receive.That's an Adam hsu corn leaf saber,very well balanced.In the other pic,corn leaf,zat2,DF ko-kat.To the left tanto,on right DF G2 tamashigiri kat. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks041.jpg

[goose710]

I LIKE THAT!!!!!!! how long be that? looks VERY hefty! srong apperence
this be my first pretty chen Orchid's very nicely finished, light in the hand, these are my honor pertecting swords.
goose710

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5/dsc00066nu2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Firehand10k]

Jason carries those>

http://www.swordsofmight.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=76

[bobO]

OH lordy, goose those are beautiful.Actually goose this saber is almost girlie like in heft but that could be because it is so well balanced.You could almost fence with this blade.If I had to go against something like a small sword,I would grab this sword over all my others.Very quick and nimble is this sword.And the point is,well, very pointy.

[Firehand10k]

Ok here she is.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/Firehand10k/SBG%20Calendar/GoddessofChaos4.jpg

Oh wait you meant the swords #-o Here they are. Most of the Japanese are from SoM. The Philippines bolos were all bought from a blade maker
my wife's uncle knows.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/Firehand10k/Swordwall1.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/Firehand10k/Swordwall2.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/Firehand10k/BoloRack.jpg

[goose710]

Firehand10k
you are a SICK DUDE!!!! i love it ! i only gotz nine and the wife is bitchin about clutter. truly a beautiful colection dude.
goose710

[Firehand10k]

I have a few more but she makes me keep em boxed until I get another rack. I've actually started selling a few of the cheapo wall hangers to make room for more good stuff.

[goose710]

Hey fire
I'd name that first sword in this group " Maiden of the Woods" cool name, very nice picture, (i mean that in a nice way) eye contact, good background, interesting texture in the pock marked tree , rough bark of cedar tree in foreground opposit of the young maiden's skin, a hint of a breeze in the flowing purple gown. well done !
goose710

[Firehand10k]

I used the manufacturers name as part of mine. That one is my Goddess of Chaos. And actually using that pic the way I did is kind of a joke in itself. It is 2 of my 3 most pretties. My wife and my favorite sword. The third would be my baby but shes still a bit young to play with swords.

[goose710]

Fire
you are ideed a lucky man
start your little girl out with "small" swords superhero style my grand daughters love (and respect ) my swords think ther're "cool"
keep em safe
goose710
PS- my tsuba/seppa project is now mounted on my Cheness KAZE kat i think it compliments the blade . it is my main cutter as it was cheap and durible . first is a pic of my materials check out that (big penny) as my grand-daughter says solid bronze
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1146/dsc01260ww1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5906/dsc01264iq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1077/dsc01271nq8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bobO]

Very nice Goose.How's the balance now,I would bet it much better.I really like how the seppa stands out,very cool.

[jwilliams]

WOW, that looks really nice. Good job. That sure makes it a one of a kind.

[joelybob]

All i have to say is awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:paladin:>:P

[Dotanuki]

Firehand,
If I were you I would take that photo of your wife and have it tattoed on your back. Wonderful photo!!

Goose,
I love that seppa!! I you don't feel like cutting someone, you can always knock them out with your brass knuckles tsuba. Seriously, I like the tsuba!
Years ago, I worked in a custom light fab shop, they used to let us work on home projects [within reason]. I had access to to equipment that I'd give anything for now. They used to advertise as old world craftmanship[which it was] They had all sorts of obsolete equipment which you can no longer find.
We had the normal drills, milling machines and lathes, but also soldering and lead casting capabilities. Saws, welding and polishing plus finishing with the ability to antique metal. Not to mention the brass, bronze, copper and other semi-precious metals availible. You would have been in heaven, I was, unfortunately they closed years ago[as most american companies do]. A true tragedy!!:cry:

[goose710]

dotanuki
I too used to work with full machine shop support , i miss it terribly too, all the stuff i could do then now i must work with "rocks and sticks " . the drill press is so bad the entire mandrel wobbles the vise consists of me "c" clamping the piece down precariously
oh well more of a "hand crafted look "
goose710

[goose710]

Some one challenged me to make a knife like this so i made a sortta tanto. teak wood and high carbon laminated blade
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9500/dsc01251yj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8789/dsc01252nx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
goose710

[bobO]

Goose you never cease to amaze me.

[jwilliams]

Goose,
I think I read in another thread But I can't find it right now) that you were going to remove the tsuka from a Chen Practical tanto and make a new one, I want to try it myself but it seems like the metal mekugi is glued in or something it is so tight and I don't want to damage it by forcing it. Do you know? I love your work. thanks.

[goose710]

jwilliams
yes i was gonna do that but didn't get around to it. the metal mekugi on mine removed easily, i just tapped it out
on the other hand i tried to remove tuska and was unable to remove it with a normal amount of force. i at that time was resigned to destroying that tuska and put it off for a bit till i gathered the proper materials and what not. so i kan't really give you an answer to your question other than mine came out no prob. (but i heard they're epoxied on)
goose710

[jwilliams]

Ok, thanks I'll give it a shot.

[Brian Brazier]

it is possible the glue they use on the faux same got in the mekugi hole and that may be why you are having difficulty

[jwilliams]

I think you are right, thank you.

[goose710]

just a note to let you guys know things don't always come out right this was supposed to be a flower petal tsuba kindda got lost in translation. i show my not so pretties too. let the laughing begin.
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9919/dsc01294gk6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
goose710

[bobO]

I kinda like it Goose,It has WU.You know,like a japanese tea cup.The perfect imperfection thing.

[goose710]

maybe a tsuba for a "low ranking samuri" i love that line in the last samuri when curise is asked his rank and Wannabe askes " this is a,a(studder,pause) low rank ?" tom answers "a middle rank"
goose710

[bobO]

My pretty big dog.http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks118.jpg

[Mako]

And this is mine...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a232/JonFury/RSCN0310.jpg

[bobO]

Beauty Mako,my first impression,there's a happy dog.You gotta love big dogs,nothing against little yappers,but give me a big dog any day.ROMAN'S -WHERE!

[69NINJA]

well this thread took a turn, but what the heck.


http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q10/dragonsbrew717/banshee.jpg

[Mako]

Well...they are all 'pretties'.:)

Nice dogs you guys have.;)

[bobO]

Thanks Mako,http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks168.jpgI know where on a sword forum,but I'd like to share these bought at SOM for a mere pitance.That's Japanese steel,the sharpest things in a house full of sharpies.The one in the middle is the sharpest knife I've ever held!

[Mako]

Is that a Kanetsune Bamboo bobO?

[goose710]

Bob-o
Please supply us with a clear close up of those bad boys . i've seen em before, i missed them on the close-outs ( that is where you got them?) i love the forge-left black stuff on the blade. or send me an e-m with em
goose710

[bobO]

You got it Goose,these baby's are my new pride and joy.Just give me a day or two.All hail SOM!Jason I found out that kanetsune is prohibited from making swords,go figure.Yes Mako,that's what that is,I freaking love it.Scarey sharp.I'd tell you what my end cost was but I don't like to gloat.If you can buy one you WILL not be disappointed.Yes I stole these at the closeouts.These blades care a good example of lamanated blades with a single bevel.If you look closely at the bamboo,theres a small imperfection in the blade near the handle.To cool.http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks175.jpgDid I say days,I meant hrs.

[rick]

why can't kanetsune make swords??

[bobO]

Some kind of crazy japanese law,go fiqure.

[rick]

whats the biggest blade they make??????

[bobO]

That would be there "Mai"at 27.56 overall with a 18.5 blade .Down from 1500$ to 1,046$ at japaneseknivesdirect.I think this is modeled after the blades they cut up tuna with.

[rick]

kanetsune "tuna slayer" ok

[bobO]

And now back to our thread http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks090.jpg

[goose710]

Bob-o
Nice, the use of the flower is sooooooo japanese!!!!
goose710

[Dotanuki]

Bob-O,
By any chance, was that the flower the old gardener cut, that was given to Musashi?

[bobO]

The one and only!The most beautiful flower in the garden.Couldn't tell a thing about any thing by the cut.(except it was perfect=)))

[daigoro]

when i learn how to put pictures on here i will show you my sword and knife collection (new to this computer stuff) hopefully show you soon!

[Brian Brazier]

the easiest way I know is to use photobucket, upload your pics there then post the link

[bobO]

Looking foward to that.I am also new to computers,try photo bucket,just don't right click on any thing.I ended up stealing bandwidth once,I don't even know what that is, but I was stealing it.freaked me out.I'm still waiting for the web police to knock on the door.

[goose710]

Bob-o
Meet dem at the door with sword in hand to da death baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
goose710

[bobO]

To the death,HOO-YAA.God, I love that stuff.

[daigoro]

cheers ill try that just ordered my new sword(paul chen oni) so i'll wait for that to arrive and get a picture of that on as well

[goose710]

These are my newest creations got bored over the holidays in work
1st is a bowie blade with burled maple handle a "tusba with seppa " hand guard i thought it might be a bit different for a bowie
2nd is a classic american tanto handle is insulating material i pulled from a high tension power box and is most likelt "bakelite"
i hope you like-em
goose710
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7017/dsc01371av1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7017/dsc01371av1.cd6b4da033.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=515&i=dsc01371av1.jpg)
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5258/dsc01378op4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7075/dsc01379th5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9781/dsc01382uc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
the little boy is a companion piece to the bowie when a big heavy knife is just too much
goose710

[bobO]

LIKE EM,I freaking LOVE em.Goose you don't ever sell these do ya.That bowie is beauuutiful.The tanto is nothing to sneeze at either!Is that hollow ground.And there all so pointy heh heh.Really, Goose just beautiful !!Thanks for sharing!

[Taygrd]

Goose those are great looking knives. Love the file work. That burl is awesome as well. Looks like you had a productive week. Thanks for sharing.

[goose710]

Bob-o
I some times give them away, i've not ever sold any i do it for the fun of it and the chanlenge I think people would be unwilling to pay even my costs. (ie) bowie around $80 to $100. thats just parts and not expendibles (glue,sand paper, gringing wheels,belts for my sander,time etc.)
goose710

[bobO]

GOOOSE, Old Pal,busom Buddy of mine.ARE you kidding,I'm assuming the blades are 440 ,even so you could get more!Just the grips alone are worth at least 80$ after you put your hand to them.I'm dead serious .

[goose710]

Bob-o
Flatery may get you some where yes, stainless 440 on the bowie and tanto, the little boy is laminated high carbon norwigen steel. i gotta go out and kill a cow to make a sheath for the bowie,(my work is never done)
Thank you for your kind words Bob-o
goose710

[bobO]

Goose,Ever see one of these before?Got it when my dad passed.I thought it was a toy,until I checked the edge.http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks180.jpg

[goose710]

The exact knife no but it holds to swedish or norwegen blade styles. The name Mora also seems familure to me, but can't exactly place it. never saw a fin/swed/norg blade with that type of guard though.?? maybe made for the export trade?? look at these for a comparison, cool site too!
http://www.ragweedforge.com/BruslettoCatalog.html

http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html
#33 thru #39 here's your knife i thought i knew the Mora name !!
goose710

[bobO]

Thanks Goose,I sit here amazed!Who knows how old this one is,but it's freaking sharp.It's #39 for sure.Has the 3 3/8" blade,just don't think it's stainless.

[Mako]

They're still in business bobO.;)

http://www.swedishknives.com/index.html

[bobO]

Thanks Mako;I like there draw knife and small lamenated blades,prices are much more reasonable prices.Also I notice the sheath on mine is different and I'm pretty sure the blade is not stainless.But this will fit in nicely with my Boy scout knife collection,pretty cool.

[Mako]

Thanks Mako;I like there draw knife and small lamenated blades,prices are much more reasonable prices.Also I notice the sheath on mine is different and I'm pretty sure the blade is not stainless.But this will fit in nicely with my Boy scout knife collection,pretty cool.
Nay problem laddy...anything for a fellow Celt.:)

Goose
Those knives are fantastic matey.=D>

[jwilliams]

Goose,
Those are awesome knives and I don't think you'd have a problem getting whatever you asked for them.

[goose710]

Jwilliams
Thank you "j" but i've found that when you turn a pleasure into a for profit venture it loses something in the process. Maybe i'm not the type to be a salesman, whatever the case i've been asked to make a knife for an individual and when told the "pure cost" of materials that person never asked again?? wether unable to pay or unwilling i was not approched again. I didn't wish to embaris any one if he couldn't afford it so i just gave it to him and he smiled . that was alright with me.
goose710

[Taygrd]

Jwilliams
Thank you "j" but i've found that when you turn a pleasure into a for profit venture it loses something in the process. goose710
I agree with you 100%. Once you start making them for profit you lose some of your creativity because you want to meet demands and make the knife that everyone wants. Would rather someone gets them that appreciates the knife and treasures it. Great fit an finish on the knives Goose. The handles look great-what did you use on them?

[goose710]

Taygrd
I use a tung oil finish , when i use a finish . at times i just buff the wood till it shines and as i buff i add a wax to the wheel so as to heat it and seal it agaisnt moisture.
and thank you for your kind words
goose710

[jwilliams]

Of course you are right Goose, I thought about that after I posted it.

[bobO]

Wasn't sure where to put this,but it is pruty,It also is very dangeruos.Look closely, study it well.Do you see it!http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks058.jpg

[Firehand10k]

That tang doesn't look like theres much of it left holding. How old is that? Its nicely decorated.

[bobO]

It's 4 moons old.I don't know any forms for this(it was a gift).So I only cut a few bottles with it,then I noticed the peening on the tang.

[Firehand10k]

Wow I would have guessed it much older and well used. Any chance we could see some pics of the rest of it?

[bobO]

Sure,this thread, posts #1&3.This is the butt end of the corn leaf saber.I wonder if I should take it apart.But it was a Gift.I won't use it that's for sure.

[Firehand10k]

Well that explains why the handle texture looked like the corn leaf saber to me. I'd never seen it from the end before. Bummer about that tang. I do like the details.

[Brian Brazier]

how is the balance and weight of the Corn Leaf Sabre?

[bobO]

This is a superbly balanced blade,they got that much right for sure.I just wonder if the blade tang is epoxied,If not I'm one little piece of metal away from a missile.It has that wonderful heft of a well balanced blade.Not wimpy at all.

[Jason Moore]

I got a chance to play with the Corn Leaf yesterday when a customer on the phone wanted me to tell him how sharp it was. (not very) It really is a neat sword because it reminds me of a katana, but different. Very wieldy...

[bobO]

Yeah not very sharp at all.I don't look at this as a cutting sword ,although it does cut surprising well.I think this is more for doing forms(KATA) with.But it is a good example of how the Chinese sharpen a blade.Starts off butter knife dull and gets sharper as it goes along.

[daigoro]

Just Ordered One Of Those Corn Leaf Sabres It Looks Lovely Cant Wait To Get It Also I Had To Cancel My Order For My Oni Katana As The Shop Was Out Of Stock And Could Not Be Sure If It Would Be Here Before The British Ban On Samurai Swords But I Found One Eventually And It Should Be Here Thursday Along With A Practical Plus Tanto And A Pc Banshee Cutting Sword (could'nt Order From Som As They Dont Export) So Soon As They Arrive Ill Get Some Pictures Up

[bobO]

daigoro,Good picks all IMO.I've been meaning to get the banshee,looks like a fun,sword?Machette?When you get your oni,please check the Tsuka,just cause. PS. Stupid laws! Most of my pretty poor knife collection.If the sight of naked steel and highlander tartan makes you nervous,don't worry it had that effect on a lot of people!http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks184.jpg

[Jason Moore]

Is that a Cold steel SRK at the bottom? Love that knife!

[bobO]

Yup got it from you.Your my buddy!

[Jason Moore]

See, that's what I am talking about! I love you guys..>:D<

[goose710]

Bob-o
what is the handle wrapped with , third bowie down from the top??
Ya got a few knives there bob ol boy.
goose710

[bobO]

The handle was to small and pink,those 10 th mountain boys got a weird sense of humor.Took an old belt cut a thin strip out of it and did it up with that.ain't pretty but it works. Jason,awww shucks. Goose got any idea what kinda bayonet that is?

[goose710]

Bob-o
i have one like it ww1 enfield if memory serves me correctly
i think they call it a "spike or nail" bayonet.
goose710

[bobO]

That could be it Goose,cause that's what it looks like .Thanks.My little brother got the wermacht helmet with the bullet hole in it and the REAL nazi youth knife.(guess cause he's 101 st)My dad was first special service force WW2.

[Mako]

Bob-o
i have one like it ww1 enfield if memory serves me correctly
i think they call it a "spike or nail" bayonet.
goose710
If it's a SMLE Mk4...it was nicknamed a "pig sticker" by the Brits.;)

Just thought I'd throw that useless piece of information in. (:| :)

[bobO]

YUP,That's what the old man called it!Not useless at all.thanks Mako

[daigoro]

sorry i'm taking so long to get my pictures up been on holiday for the last week and been really busy before that will do my best to get them on soon

[bobO]

This is that whole British,"Wait for it" thing,yes.

[daigoro]

i'm gonna get my brothers girlfriend to put the pictures on for me but i dont have a digital camera so i need to borrow my brothers take the pictures then go to his to get them put on. my brother also has a nice knife collection so i'll get some pictures of them on too

[amhabz]

Here's Mine.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/amhabz/bluesword.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/amhabz/kissaki-1.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/amhabz/100_0225.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/amhabz/100_0214.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/amhabz/100_0228.jpg
And something completely different:http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/amhabz/posterlily.jpg

[Mako]

That's the one you got from Loren Graves ain't it?
I've always liked that.=P~

[bobO]

That is very nice! I love that wrap, what I can't decide is if I should get it in leather or silk, My main concern is which one will hold up better with use? I thought leather but some tell me silk. Any opinions? Thanks

[goose710]

Not japonese but one of my pretties
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7835/dsc01442xm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7835/dsc01442xm4.ca843578f6.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=512&i=dsc01442xm4.jpg)
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4162/dsc01452vj0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4162/dsc01452vj0.a843af64e3.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=517&i=dsc01452vj0.jpg)

goose710

[bobO]

=P~=P~Did you do both the hilts on those? Did I mention =P~=P~ If so you really did the blade on the bowie justice=D>Thanks for sharing!

[goose710]

Bob-o
But of course!
goose710

[Taygrd]

VERY NICE! The stacked hilt knife style is hard to master but you got it down. BobO, I did a leather wrap on a katana the other day and have mixed feelings about it. Of course I saw a tanto by Wally Hayes that it looked absolutly awesome on. Leather for me was very diffcult to get good folds and looks akward over the menuki. Oh course this was the first time I used leather and proboly says more against me than the wrap. I have not used it yet so I do not know about the wear and tear aspect. I do like the battle wrap katana pictured and that type of wrap may look good with leather. Dont know just guessing.

[Jason Moore]

OMG Goose...awesome.

[Brian Brazier]

That is very nice! I love that wrap, what I can't decide is if I should get it in leather or silk, My main concern is which one will hold up better with use? I thought leather but some tell me silk. Any opinions? Thanks

I would ask Justice, but I think they are about equal. How much use are you planning?

[Taygrd]

Hey Goose,
I keep going back and looking at those knives, they are awesome. I am guessing that the fisrt one has buffalo purple heart? What is the middle spacer? Again great work :)

[goose710]

Taygrd
Buffalo yes, Purple heart maybe, it looks like it, finishs like it, but it was given to me by an old friend, must have been twenty five years in his basement, isn't as purple as the stuff you can buy now. But it's HARD and close grained. The newer stuff is much courser grained .
The center is alternative amber.
goose710

[amhabz]

That's the one you got from Loren Graves ain't it?
I've always liked that.=P~
The gold one is yes. Still the best I have. Been reading some mean things about Loren lately, but don't know if truth or not. He has a couple of these on his website and 2nd's now, worth it for the blade alone.

[goose710]

I got a million of-em just a good little work/camping knife
coccobolo handle Norwegen laminated steel blade SHARP!
goose710
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5351/dsc01459ke3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bobO]

And there all beauty's,keep em coming.I was wondering, how would the hardwood ipe work for a handle. I have some I was going to use for sword stands, but I think I'll make knife stands with now. sharp is good Goose, but don't forget pointy that's good to. But I was messing with my Mcusta yesterday and (I can't believe I'm saying this) I think it's to pointy. Goose do you know what kind of steels are in that blade?

[goose710]

Bob-o
i know the center is HARD the outer laminations are soft. as to the numbers ??????????????????????????? only he who made them knows.
goose710
ps bob-0 you're opcesessed with pointy relax and slash, it works good too!

[bobO]

Pointy Good! lol, Really my obsession is sharp,which is why I like my kanetsunes so much. You can put a heck of an edge on those bad boys. Brian,This will be for my cutting kat, so I'll be using it a lot! The guy who is going to do it, is wanting to do it in silk. But the itto on my ppt is leather and I like it, just don't know does it get slick when your hand gets sweaty,is leather more likely to stretch? I only want to do this once.

[goose710]

Just a few more of my pretties
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8706/dsc01445vm6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
made these a few years ago both are good working/camp knives
goose710

[bobO]

Goose, very very nice. I really like the bottom one. What is that handle made of? Puts me in mind of Alaska. Do you make the brass bits also? Very cool. I wanted to ask you and Taygrd, who do you guys think are the best custom knife-sword makers that you know of?

[goose710]

Bob-0
Very astute, that wood is Artic birch, purple heart,and elk horn.
yes i make the brass parts although i used a lamp fixture for the little ball thingie at the back
as for the bestest knife maker ?
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6849/my20knife8ey2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5227/my20knife16du6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
this guy ranks pretty high on my list D Holder knives there are others all masters for sure .
goose710

[bobO]

Thanks Goose,What's this purple heart stuff,wood? Those D holder knives are sweet, I guess this is where you get some of your inspiration. I like how you used the elk horn. Lamp parts? Goose I bet you drive the wife crazy!

[goose710]

Bob-0
Purple heart is a south american hard wood, brazil i think, anyway it's PURPLE! hence the name purple heart.
absolutly get my inspiration from sites like his and others, i'm not that creative and yes i do drive her crazy at times, but i bought that lamp piece at the hardware store this time.
goose710

[bobO]

a little sumting to share with you boys.One of Our own made the knives(can you guess) I made the stand. And there you have it steel as art!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks179.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/bokim09/bobspicks163-1.jpg

[Mako]

Those blades have 'goose' stamped all over 'em.=P~

[bobO]

Yeah, He's summtin ain't he! They get a WOW from everyone who see's them. I'll never use the Bowie, for display only. The baby bowie will get used. Now I got to work on Taygrd! Damn Texans are tough. I want a bowie with a Hamon how cool would that be, talk about east meets west!

[Jason Moore]

Wow, that is very nice!

[Mako]

Something like this bobO? :-O

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3892/shoalsbowieill8001au7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[goose710]

I think i could do that Hmmmmmmmmmm?!
goose710

[Taygrd]

Now I got to work on Taygrd! Damn Texans are tough.
Yes we are tough, but the real issue is that I am slow:headspin:, the motivation is transient in nature:flush:, the beer is too cold not to drink:boozing: , and I have lost my mind~X(. I do have the knife bug and am planning to get out in the shop again after my protective bubble suit come in.

BTW- NICE KNIVES

[bobO]

Something like this bobO? :-O

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3892/shoalsbowieill8001au7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Mako, you ARE the Man:king:, where in the world did you find THAT=P~. Made my heart skip a beat. That's what I call a ghost edge! Goose, Taygrd, That's something to shoot for:elf:, not your every day hunting knife that. What do you think, more then a grand for that beauty. Taygrd, where gonna get you one of those shark proof suits. I love the color of that steel, someone stole that outta my dreams.

[Brian Brazier]

Bobo, just a thought but you could acid etch a hamon on your bowie

[bobO]

Well the big bowie is stainless. But I'm not a big fan of etching a blade, I have the Zen attitude of let it be what it is. I looked closely at the hamon on the zato and it looks like there are very small blisters on the steel, the result I think of the etching. Before I polished the blade of the Zato with Metal glo I carefully compared it's hamon again'st that of my ppk Tanto and they where the same in every way. After it's polish, the hamon on the zato was much different. It did leave a nice, temper line however. Yes Taygrd I said Temper line! ps, I did not alter the tanto in any way and if you do not want to change the appearance of your hamon in any way don't use Metal Glo on the hamon!

[Brian Brazier]

Yeah I polished my PPKE with metal glow about 10 times repeatedly, now the hamon is perfect, you can see it but it isn't so in your face, very subdued, its nice

[bobO]

I agree I like the subdued look myself. I like what the metal glow does for the steel, like wetting a stone to see it's true appearance.

[Mako]

Mako, you ARE the Man:king:, where in the world did you find THAT=P~. Made my heart skip a beat. That's what I call a ghost edge! Goose, Taygrd, That's something to shoot for:elf:, not your every day hunting knife that. What do you think, more then a grand for that beauty. Taygrd, where gonna get you one of those shark proof suits. I love the color of that steel, someone stole that outta my dreams.

It was made by a guy named Don Fogg on your side of the pond bobO...no idea how much it cost but I'm guessing that it wasn't cheap.
Check some of these out...it's very late here and I've had a few or a dozen beers...hic!! :)

http://www.dfoggknives.com/Bowies.htm

[bobO]

Thank you for this link Mako. Of course I can't afford a bloody thing there but it's fun to look at. He didn't have a price for this knife listed, but we can safely assume that it is between 2 to 3 thousand dollars. I think the one you posted is the best of the best. Every one must read this guys essay on "the way of blade smithing" It applies to everything, must reading. After reading this, it has reminded me that as we go thru life that change is inevitable, the one constant in the multi verse is change. But growth, that is optional, something that we must conscientiously choose.

[69NINJA]

another wild one;

13.75" blade forged from a 1.75"x2" piece of W2. Crazy hamon, Damascus fittings, fossil walrus ivory and a gold pin. 19" OAL.



http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff146/fishheadbug/riad5.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff146/fishheadbug/riad7.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff146/fishheadbug/riad8.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff146/fishheadbug/riad9.jpg




http://www.fototime.com/536FC3A264C51C2/orig.jpg[/QUOTE]

[goose710]

That is totaly sick! gotta go for 5g's anything less would be an insult to the maker
goose710

[69NINJA]

That is totaly sick! gotta go for 5g's anything less would be an insult to the maker
goose710



$2800. check out his gallery...

http://www.sunfishforge.com/index.html (http://www.sunfishforge.com/index.html)


!!!!!!!!! OMG love this folder:
http://www.sunfishforge.com/folderhansontactical05.html


~

[bobO]

I agree Goose. I would love to have any of these knives, just so I could go to a certain forum and go, Oh Yeah, I got a knife that cost more then that sword(not really)! And here I thought my idea was original. Thanks 69ninja, that was a great link, what do you guys think he's got invested in that shop.I worked with a 90 ton press from ww1, we called it the Kaiser, that thing was dangerous, had to do a full cycle, if you got caught in it you were screwed. It had a huge leather drive belt was forever coming off.

[goose710]

Bob-o
a little off subject , but my very first job way back in 68 was at a railroad car manufacturer, han a forge press that "punched " out the whole side of the car in stainless steel one shot!!!!!!!! the earth moved on that one!!!!!
goose710

[bobO]

I would have liked to seen that Goose! One of the things I was going to bring up in the zato reveiw, was that they use a milling machine(I think) when making the blade, and they go just a little to fast. You can see the tool marks on the blade if you look carefully. I tried to get a pic, but couldn't. I sometimes wonder what the Chinese idea of hand forged is, is it when the guy carrys the blanks by hand from one work station to another? PS. bobO threads are Zen threads, there is no off topic! Forgot, isn't it something how these guy's take that small billet of steel and turn it into things of such beauty. Funny thing about quailty, it has a quailty all it's own, that shouts out to you here I am and yes I'm the real deal. Stupid puter keeps logging me off, either that or jason sitting at his desk hitting a button and going=)):celebration:>:) FYI, The O in bobO is a zen thing.

[69NINJA]

PS. bobO threads are Zen threads, there is no off topic!


=)) that should be your signature:jester: lol.
I'm the same way though, as soon as i get focused on somthing its like- oh somthin' shiny... oh look a bird...:headspin:

[bobO]

Like that, Life's to important to be taken seriously.

[Dotanuki]

Bob-O,
If your computer keeps logging you off, [your computer keeps logging you off! don't have a funny sound to it>:)] anyway if your computer keeps logging you off during posts or whatever, when you sign in, make sure you check off the box "remember me?". That should solve the problem, don't feel bad it used to happen to me all the time, I don't know if it has something to do with our computers or cookies, etc. as it doesn't happen to everyone. Jason told me how to fix the problem with the check in the "remember me?" box, my computer hasn't logged off by itself since I started to use the "remember me?" check off.

[bobO]

LOL, You know when I was writing that I kept thinking that sounds funny, just couldn't think of a better way of saying it. I thought it was because it takes me so long to write anything. So I'll try that. Thanks Dotanuki.

[bobO]

=)) that should be your signature:jester: lol.
I'm the same way though, as soon as i get focused on somthing its like- oh somthin' shiny... oh look a bird...:headspin: Today they call that ADD and tell you poor baby and give you a pill, in my day they called it being a pain in the *ss and gave you the back of there hand! Pretty sure I got it. SEE I thought I was editing post #135, And I done and Double posted!SORRY!

[Dotanuki]

Doesn't ADD stand for Agressive Destructive Dementia? >:)
And isn't that caused by taking pills? :-/

I ran into a childhood friend awhile back, when we were young he was a out of control maniac most of the time, today they would have him all loaded up on Ritalin or something. The funny part is, today he is a millionaire, he says if they would have drugged him out as a kid, [like they do now] he doubts very much he would be where he's at today, as it would of destroyed his creativity and spirit. I believe many parents nowdays, rather than dealing with a wild child, would rather drug them out, than deal with them, never realising what they might be destroying in the future.
Just my opinion, something to think about.

[bobO]

Your just jealous because the voices only talk to me. But I agree doping up our kids is not the way to go. Let them self medicate like the rest of us did.

[bobO]

Your just jealous because the voices only talk to me:mace:. But I agree doping up our kids is not the way to go. Let them self medicate like the rest of us did.:lager:

[Dotanuki]

Bob-O,
Not only do the voices only talk to you, I think they also echo.:-O :-O

Not only do the voices only talk to you, I think they also echo. :-O :-O

Do you realise you just double posted again? :hahaskull:

Maybe it's time to ease up on the self-medication.:lager::boozing::tequila::beerchug: =P~

Just joking! I forgot you're a Kurgan! :mace:
What did he tell the Highlander, "It's better to burn out! than to fade away!" :flaming:

The Kurgan may have been Immortal, but he always reminded of the 60's and 70's. B-)

[bobO]

LOL8-}D'OH,How did that happen, it's not like I don't post enough. Need more coffee. You know I thought when I hit 700 posts my title would change, but I think I'm kurgan forever. By the way hitting remember me seems to work,Thanks. Maybe I should start drinking again? Can you delete that? Sorry.~X(:rockin:@-) OH,for the good old days,I'm pretty sure I had alot of fun in the 70's, if only I could remember!

[Dotanuki]

Why would you want to change from Kurgan?
Bob-O, you are one of a kind! I doubt if anyone, on any Forum anywhere, rates their own private title!:king:
And you must admit it does fit!! :ohyeah:

I like this :sword: better than this:jester:. Although I really do appreciate the laughs!

[Jason Moore]

Yeah Bobo you are the Kurgan forever man! :rockin:

[bobO]

:ohyeah:B-) THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!:celebration: Yeah, when I told my childhood friends about it they where rolling on the ground,They said I couldn't even hide my nature over the computer.Oh well,I'll try not to lose my head over it. Guys I've been hearing this stuff for a long time, I picked up my first katana in 1973, When I got out of the navy, I grew my hair down to my *ss(my brother on seeing my hair once,Asked,"what the hells this". I said "bait", He said "bait for what"? "Rednecks" said I). and I'm part Scottish, and proud of it. So when these movies came out and segals movies came out , I never heard the end of it. What's scary is how Dotanuki picks up on it!

[Dotanuki]

It must be an instinctive "Birds of a Feather" type thing. =))

[Sairon]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO glisty pics:wowzers::wowzers:=):jawdrop::jawdrop:=D>=D>=P~=P~=P~=P~=P~=P~=P~=P~, bobO and goose love those knifes and swords:bow::bow::bow::bow:.

[rene144]

Here be some on mine, they may not be beautiful but i'm still working on making a collection of good ones! haha all the wooden objects are hand made by me. haha the big medieval sword was the hardest one too make. shield - oak Boken katana - oak Medieval sword - Jatoba (hard cherry wood), black walnut, eastern maple. http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310526.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310525.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310523.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310521.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310520.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310517.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310516.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P7310514.jpg hope u like some of it haha.

[goose710]

rene144
very nice
da goose710

[bobO]

Very nice, a good start, The wasters look well done. I have one of those ranger swords, it's my bushwacker. I really like the shield, is that done or are you going to paint it?

[rene144]

Very nice, a good start, The wasters look well done. I have one of those ranger swords, it's my bushwacker. I really like the shield, is that done or are you going to paint it?

once i find the time to actually get into my tools and such, most likely this summer i, i'm going to either give it a lynch seed oil coat or i may leave it natural. i kinda like the pure natural look of that oaks grain, well really all grains XD. my one dilemma right now is making handles. maybe in a day or two you guys can gimme some ideas and see if you can solve how to attach them on the back. but what i sort of think it really cool is my shields shape actually original, i repilicated the point of the Zelda shield, but customized the swoops of the top part, i thought my self to be rather cleaver :) . as for the cheap o's which i didn't zoom into (cause i'm not proud of them) i'm glad u noticed the crappyness of them ahaha i must say though they came very very sharp and a great deal, though they may be bad their handy for bush waking like you had said.

[mancosbob]

I think you mean Boiled Linseed Oil, or something similar.
http://www.realmilkpaint.com/oil.html (http://www.realmilkpaint.com/oil.html)
http://www.prisoner.com/finishes/oil.html (http://www.prisoner.com/finishes/oil.html)

The TUNG oil, or China Wood Oil is a bit better for things used out of doors too; it dates back as far as Marco Polo at least.
:paladin:

[bobO]

I use tung oil finish and like it a lot. I wonder if Tsafa has any idea's on how to attach the handles?

[rene144]

I use tung oil finish and like it a lot. I wonder if Tsafa has any idea's on how to attach the handles?

that'd be handy if Tsafa could help me out, as for the oil not too sure what to do with it. though for sure i'll take some pictures of the back of the shield give you a better look at what i'm having trouble with.

[rene144]

that'd be handy if Tsafa could help me out, as for the oil not too sure what to do with it. though for sure i'll take some pictures of the back of the shield give you a better look at what i'm having trouble with.

finally here are the pics of the back of my shield. http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P8080009.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P8080008.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/rene144_444/P8080007.jpg any handle attachment ideas and help would be greaaaaatly appreciated.

[goose710]

Rene 144
would leather straps work for you? or wooden handles epoxied and screwed to back (with out coming through the front of course) if you go through inadvertently you could use that as an ornament of some kind on the front. just a thought.
da goose710

[Taygrd]

Goose you are on to something here, kind of like a Scottish targe? I hear the pipes a playing.

[rene144]

I was thinking make the strap across my upper forearm out of leather so it's ajustable, the the one my hand grips out of wood screwed in.

[DragonGuardian]

Just a thought: I made a very large wall shield for my 3-d Art class at college, covered in 18-gauge steel, and part of a cookie sheet (haha). It's more ornamental as it weighs a good 5-6lbs. I'll get a picture up ASAP, but I used cloth as straps, and its not a handle as the weight would be too distorting. I used some 3-mm crafting foam to prevent the forearm getting rubbed against by the cloth and wood, then used large bolts that when through the front, with a depression in them to hide them under the plate of metal on the surface, to hold the cloth in..In total..the straps were held on with...4 large wood screws, 15 small screws...and the ornamental front design had over 700 gold nails in it.

EDIT: Pictures
Just the grip:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e217/DivineDragonX/?action=view&current=IMGP1140.jpg
Grip with arm:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e217/DivineDragonX/?action=view&current=IMGP1141.jpg
Design:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e217/DivineDragonX/?action=view&current=IMGP1143.jpg

Extra credit to whoever can tell me what that design is from.

[rene144]

Just a thought: I made a very large wall shield for my 3-d Art class at college, covered in 18-gauge steel, and part of a cookie sheet (haha). It's more ornamental as it weighs a good 5-6lbs. I'll get a picture up ASAP, but I used cloth as straps, and its not a handle as the weight would be too distorting. I used some 3-mm crafting foam to prevent the forearm getting rubbed against by the cloth and wood, then used large bolts that when through the front, with a depression in them to hide them under the plate of metal on the surface, to hold the cloth in..In total..the straps were held on with...4 large wood screws, 15 small screws...and the ornamental front design had over 700 gold nails in it.

EDIT: Pictures
Just the grip:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e217/DivineDragonX/?action=view&current=IMGP1140.jpg
Grip with arm:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e217/DivineDragonX/?action=view&current=IMGP1141.jpg
Design:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e217/DivineDragonX/?action=view&current=IMGP1143.jpg

Extra credit to whoever can tell me what that design is from.

well how bout that haha, nifty shield there. the pics really helped explain what you were talking about. and could you tell me how deep the large and small wood screws went into yur shield. because when i'm done i plan on sending my self out to battle haha, kidding but i'm for sure going to get this puppy going hopefully. after i finish my wooden shield the metal sheild shall be crafted :) hopefully. then i shall dominate! MUAHAHAHA and.. perhaps.. RULE THE WORLD! don't worry all you fellas shall get land! who wants New Zealand!

[69NINJA]

then i shall dominate! MUAHAHAHA and.. perhaps.. RULE THE WORLD! don't worry all you fellas shall get land! who wants New Zealand!


=; BoBo and I already have plans for Canada,DIBS!!!, :lager:<---he's on the right.


EDIT: rene144...oops, you live in canada dont you? can we have some beer? It'll hold off our invasion:Praying:


~

[bobO]

[quote=69NINJA;6325]=; BoBo and I already have plans for Canada,DIBS!!!, :lager:<---he's on the right.


EDIT: rene144...oops, you live in Canada don't you? can we have some beer? It'll hold off our invasion:Praying:
Beer and women, and you can keep Quebec. As soon as I finish writing out the battle plans your all doomed>:machinegun:

[mancosbob]

....As soon as I finish writing out the battle plans your all doomed>:machinegun:


Hey, I want the rail line north out of Vancouver BC at least as far up as Whistler....I just want to ride along it, on an open platform observation car during summer, and in a Cal Zephyr dome during inclement weather.

:rockin:
Its better to burn out, then to fade away....

[rene144]

Hey, I want the rail line north out of Vancouver BC at least as far up as Whistler....I just want to ride along it, on an open platform observation car during summer, and in a Cal Zephyr dome during inclement weather.

:rockin:
Its better to burn out, then to fade away....

oh wow... hahahaha you might as well come and visit me! i live in vancover b.c! hahahaha, and Quebec will become a world prison and a great wall shall be build around it. personally i want Switzerland and Australia. my kingdom shall be located in Switzerland! o ya and i'll abolish guns since guns are lame and not nearly as cool and sword fighting haha edit by the way... b.c in the lower regions of it are rather ugly weather... it rains... ALOT here so bring your umbrella. snow is around for only 2-3 weeks in the year?

[DragonGuardian]

I'll take New Zealand if you want. Oh and Spain...or Marshall of the Armies works just as well..

Back on topic:
I think the small screws were maybe 2cm? They were only meant as secondary support to the main wood screw..which are about 1 inch or so, give or take a little bit. But yeah, the large screws would hold it just fine, Just not look as pretty with it being so stretched. The crafting foam works great for what I did. As for the depth of the large screws? I used a larger drill bit to make it just barely enough so the head doesn't protrude through the sheet metal. Sadly I have no tips for metal...although instead of the second cloth strap...try maybe a simple door handle? You would need small wood blocks for that, to make it stick out just enough for your hand to slip through..but then there's the question of it being comfortable..

Anybody have tips on making a Pauldron? Also ideas on straps for Grieves would be good...I have a small bracer that's quite tough too, but that used simple snaps which wouldnt be enough for the grives...I would say body armor using the same steel (Which is actually ventillation ductwork) but I doubt anyone here would have used it for that.

No answers as to what the symbol is?

[rene144]

I'll take New Zealand if you want. Oh and Spain...or Marshall of the Armies works just as well..

Back on topic:
I think the small screws were maybe 2cm? They were only meant as secondary support to the main wood screw..which are about 1 inch or so, give or take a little bit. But yeah, the large screws would hold it just fine, Just not look as pretty with it being so stretched. The crafting foam works great for what I did. As for the depth of the large screws? I used a larger drill bit to make it just barely enough so the head doesn't protrude through the sheet metal. Sadly I have no tips for metal...although instead of the second cloth strap...try maybe a simple door handle? You would need small wood blocks for that, to make it stick out just enough for your hand to slip through..but then there's the question of it being comfortable..

Anybody have tips on making a Pauldron? Also ideas on straps for Grieves would be good...I have a small bracer that's quite tough too, but that used simple snaps which wouldnt be enough for the grives...I would say body armor using the same steel (Which is actually ventillation ductwork) but I doubt anyone here would have used it for that.

No answers as to what the symbol is?

well the symbols got me, yet i'm by far no historian of any sort. but thx for those measurements i may do that as for the handle i think i'm going to try making a wooden handle from scratch. i've already started and it's slowly taking shape but won't be done till summer most likely. due to much procrastination.

[Brian Brazier]

Mako or Dotanuki, dosen't one of you have a Last Legends Katana? Could you please post some pics, I should be getting mine very soon and I want to know what to expect

[Mako]

There you go Brian...it's the LL Dragon from the 8K series,1 of 500 made in various combinations of blade length,Bo Hi or not,color of Same',Ito and carving on Saya...so it may be unique but I no longer have it as I sold it just before the ban on production 'Samurai Swords'...which has now been lifted to some degree.
I understand that the same tsuba is being used on a different edition now.

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/2355/dscn0285wy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[FrozenIpaq]

Here's a picture I took a while ago, shows my current collection:

http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08361/youcanneverhavetoomanyswords276.png.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs231&d=08361&f=youcanneverhavetoomanyswords276.png)

Let to right: Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Light, Paul Chen Practical Plus, Bushido Masakage (thanks Jonis!), and finally the Bushido Keisei that was in the closeout section just a while ago

[Brian Brazier]

Thanks Mako, I can't wait, from what I hear they are cutting machines

[Morpheus]

Here's what I have so far in my katana collection
Top to bottom...
-Cheness Kaze
-Katsumoto Dragon
-Nicely made faux-vintage wall-hanger
-Musashi iaito
-Kawashima Snowfall
- far right- Masahiro ( build-yourself model)

[the blade master]

hi guys tried to put pics in an album in profile completley ballsed it up dont know how to clean it up so i hope one of you guyscan sort it for me in the mean time i,ll see if i can post them here

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5752/20090204trailpics0002vi2.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090204trailpics0002vi2.jpg)

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http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6306/buk3lyx4.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=buk3lyx4.jpg)

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http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2238/20090120trailpics0001ux9.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090120trailpics0001ux9.jpg)

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theres more as i do the pics i,ll post them here

[ranger97]

You have a very nice collection

[the blade master]

Hey fire
I'd name that first sword in this group " Maiden of the Woods" cool name, very nice picture, (i mean that in a nice way) eye contact, good background, interesting texture in the pock marked tree , rough bark of cedar tree in foreground opposit of the young maiden's skin, a hint of a breeze in the flowing purple gown. well done !
goose710
hey goose pull your tongue back in before you trip over it=))=))

[the blade master]

aye thanks for that i,ll get the rest out tomorrow

theres a couple more kats a chiavona basket hilt broadsword
a hand and a half paul chen albrecht the second long sword
a chinese dao a lotr hadafang a reverse blade katana aa 36 inch ninja to
a unusual 40 inch straight katana based on an earley japanese model as early japanese swords were based on chinese/korean designs untill the katana evolved into its present formg some gill hibben knife sets afew kit rae piecesvarious knives from mtec etc oh yea and a partridge in a pear tree=))=))

[Maynar]

Nice collection blade master. Wow.

In the first image, the fifth katana from the top has a small cotton bag covering the tsuka only. Can you tell me something about that? I'd like to acquire a bag like that for my Musashi Zetsurin.

Thanks!

[the blade master]

yea thats a small sleave that came with my set of paul chen practical pluses thats the katana wakasashi and tanto now with the ito being leather i use the sleave on the handles to stop the oils and sweat from my hands soaking into the leather and ruining it you,ll find theres individual sleaves for the sayas as well actualy youll find its not a bad idea to make one for your self plus a open leather sleeve for use on the blades if you handle yours a lot stops the ito from getting grubby and the leather sleeve stops you leaving prints on the steel which could turn rusty if not cleaned properly might save your fingers too oh forgot my avatar is my two handed chinese jian you cansee a one handed one being used on utube to cut through a 2 inch thick tree branch and not forgeting my one handed chinese jian used inthe chinese film called fearless beautifull highly polished carbon steel blade indian rosewood scabbard and handle and real solid brass fittings in a red silk covered wooden box and a yellow silk liner with red tassles nicccccceeeeeee

[prabshiro]

bm

do you have a nihonto at all ??

[goose710]

TBM
Where to begin
you have a wonderful collection of swords/knives/et al
It's a collection to be proud of for sure.! i love the purple (trisho, my discription) and the beautiful box it came in

also the Ayabusa daisho wonderful!

must take a week to clean and oil them . do you have a set schedule? order of cleaning?
I start with the ones on my coffee table then the book case then the wall etc always the same sets in a row, this way if i get called away i know where to begin again. seems silly i suppose but i don't want to overlook any !.
How long have you been acquiring these beauties?
intotal how many do you own? and do you sell, trade up?(i have no interest, just curious) i think it is a natural course to trade/up for a better/higher quality item(no matter the hobby) as it matures as an interest or hobby.
Thank you for sharing that wonderful collection with us all, i'm sure you'll get tons of questions
da gooseman

[the blade master]

no prabs i dont have a nihonto even i cant afford one of those
hi goose thanks for that cleaning my kats is a real pleasure i do
as often as i can at least once a month more if i handle one i.e
take one down to look at it ive been collecting more than three years now and do i trade up yes i have done so once in a while ad now have some real beauties how many do i have must be over 35 kats by now then
theres the medieval swords i have claymores broad swords dao,s knives
dirks etc helps keep me occupied and on the rare occasion do swops as well, you reading this mako and goose thanks for taking an interest
mick
goose heres some close ups and some katsi havnt posted till now

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8036/20090316trailpics0025.th.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0025.jpg)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2903/20090316trailpics0026.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0026.jpg)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3324/20090316trailpics0024.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0024.jpg)
above is the nathan algryn katana (from the last samurai)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/88/20090316trailpics0022.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0022.jpg)

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2280/20090316trailpics0021.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0021.jpg)

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7434/20090316trailpics0019.th.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0019.jpg)

above the hero,s sword from the film fearless

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1024/20090316trailpics0016.th.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0016.jpg)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1024/20090316trailpics0016.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0016.jpg)

above the elite mount fuji long handled katana

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9733/20090316trailpics0013.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0013.jpg)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9053/20090316trailpics0012.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0012.jpg)


http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/1161/20090316trailpics0011.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0011.jpg)


http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2274/20090316trailpics0004.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0004.jpg)


http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8683/20090316trailpics0005.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0005.jpg)
the different tip shapes between themurasaki and ayabusa daisho,s

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3588/20090316trailpics0003.th.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0003.jpg)


http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/389/20090316trailpics0002.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0002.jpg)


http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/926/20090316trailpics0001.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0001.jpg)


http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3728/20090316trailpics0028.th.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0028.jpg)


http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3584/20090316trailpics0027.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0027.jpg)
the one,s on top of the wardrobe are yet to be sorted

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4749/20090316trailpics0031.th.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0031.jpg)
above a nice bast egyption short sword

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9867/20090316trailpics0030.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20090316trailpics0030.jpg)

an horned egyption dagger

[photopro818]

:-OWOW Very nice =D>

[Caliper]

holly crap blade master, you have a freaking armory in your house, *ENVY!!!*, hehehehe...what does your family say about it?

[the blade master]

you know i have a little toy of a samurai choping of a peasants head
when i wind him up and put him on display choping of the head they dont seem to want to say much after that:ohyeah:

[Caliper]

I WANT TO SEE THAT TOY! :flaming:

[Kurubushi Kamu]

Mick, if that toy is a wind up tin toy it can be worth ALOT of money. Especially if its 1940's or earlier. Heres another video from Osaka. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUEb8PhOjd8&feature=channel_page Enjoy! KK

[the blade master]

hi guys i must apologise if any one took what i said there seriously
it was ment as a jest sorry