
In preparation for tanren
Japanese traditional sword making is bound to the use of certain types… Continue reading
Japanese traditional sword making is bound to the use of certain types… Continue reading
Useful hand-held straw brush and tool The te-bōki (手箒 lit. “hand-broom”) are… Continue reading
Aku, or charred straw, is used as a coating when forging traditional steels at very high temperatures in the processes of japanese swordsmithing. The charred straw is both a light source of carbon for the steel, as well as an anti-oxidizing coating when it liquifies near welding temperature.
Aku, or charred straw, is used as a coating when forging traditional… Continue reading