
More than a year without updating Soulsmithing
A bit of news… It’s been over a year since I properly… Continue reading
A bit of news… It’s been over a year since I properly… Continue reading
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