The forge used by swordsmiths in Japan is inconvenient for delicate work because it is deep and remote from the smith (it's made for long things) Some smiths therefore design a miniature forge they can put away and take out as they need. I checked several designs and built this one on wheels, with its own blower, making it thus «plug-and-play»!
The forge used by swordsmiths in Japan is inconvenient for delicate work… Continue reading
The Soulsmithing Web site has been up for years now, but it’s… Continue reading
Mei-kiri — mei = signature; kiru = to cut
Mei-kiri is the action of “cutting” or engraving a signature onto a finished japanese sword tang. The same expression is also used in other trades.
Mei-kiri — mei = signature; kiru = to cut Mei-kiri is the… Continue reading
An interesting project elaborated by director Mélanie Dion. Each week presents a Québécois living in a foreign country, and a National from that country living in Québec, their lives, exchanges, experience.
An interesting project elaborated by director Mélanie Dion. Each week presents a… Continue reading
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868 Edited by Morihiro… Continue reading
A production team mandated by the Canadian province of Québec’s national TV… Continue reading
A week in images at Manabe Sumihira’s zuku-oshi tatara Mr.Manabe uses akome-satetsu,… Continue reading
Most of those who know about the tatara – the traditional Japanese… Continue reading
A week spent at Japanese swordsmith Manabe Sumihira’s helping out with the operation of his tatara. Manabe chose to operate a pig iron smelting zuku-oshi tatara instead of the more commonly known kera-oshi.
The pig iron decarburizing process can be seen here (in Japanese, click on various links): http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~sumihira/19sageba/00sage/00sage%20.html
More details are available on these pages:
Home-made steel: A week at Manabe Sumihira’s Zuku-oshi Tatara
The Sumihira Zuku-oshi Tatara
A week spent at Japanese swordsmith Manabe Sumihira’s helping out with the… Continue reading