Have to say mate watched a lot of videos on this subject and you most definitely seem as enthusiastic and professional as anyone! Ok so you are not Japanese or trained as a apprentice under a master but I’d say you’re a very talented polisher! You are doing an amazing job of saving these relics and you should be really proud of yourself! I’m no expert but I’m sure your work is quality and wouldn’t be doing any sword a disservice Really impressed and thank you for this video ☺️
Fantastic setup! I'm a smith, not a polisher, but I have old knee injuries from the service. BTW, I agree with you- an abrasive process is an abrasive process regardless of the nationality of the person doing it. The trick is removing as little as you can.
🇦🇬 Without using your knee to lock your upper arm in position (using the traditional seating position) when dealing with the geometry of the kissaki, how have you been able to solve this problem. I think what you’re doing is fantastic. Saving these neglected blade and bringing them back to life is a noble undertaking. Thank you for the video; please make more. 🙏🏾
The normal procedure is to one; look at the condition of the steel to see what stone you need to start with.. badly rusted, chipped blades usually need the arato or about 120 grit stone synthetic, then the next is Binsui, the kaisei-do, then chu nagura, then koma nagura, then the uchigumora stones suita do, hato-do, then jito do, then fingerstones. Synthetics can be used quite well you will just have to find what natural stone grit is relative to the synthetic. But in the end the finger stone hazuya jizuya will need to be natural.. Blades that are just dull and no chips rust etc. I usually will do a finger stone hazuya to see what they will clean up. I am a minimalist polisher and take no more than I have to. I hope that helps. Thank you for looking at the novice video.
Yes, as I started polishing as a way to afford a healthy blade. Then when you reveal the style. Then you know if it is what you like in a blade for your own. Others you move on to a collector of that style. Thank you for being kind and not judgemental in your question.
Can you show us on TH-cam your Japanese Blade collection so we can see your finished sword polishing. It sounds like you have a lot of respect for the original Blade Smith's of Japan.
Agreed. I have a subjective interest in samurai culture and japanese sword smithing techniques, but I have contempt for the fanboys who think that a katana can cut anything, like some supernatural entity possesses the blade at some point in the manufacture. I blame anime.
@@gf2390 What a thing to say to another human being. Don't you think other people have emotional processes? What if you affect that person with your drivel and they become depressed or take it too seriously? Nothing said can be unsaid. Nothing done can be undone. Nothing known can be unknown.
I do use some of the synthetics in the koma and chu nagura stones; I have mixed results as not all blade steels are the same and some respond differently with natural and synthetics..
Sensei gave me a gift. A Dido a Walkasashi a Katana & Tanto Each with their own full cleaning dress attached to their scabbard including a couple of sticks I do believe their bamboo they are coated with something is almost glass what do I do with those sticks. The only clue I have been given is that a polisher must deal with the fullerring by using those sticks. The good news is they are all fresh from the forge without handles sensei taught me how to build them those are mine. My orders are to bring mirror finish to my Samurai sat By October of next year sensei will be back in October and expecting to see his face in my blades. I am quite adept at dual wielding Walkasashi. I chose a Spring steel & Tomahogany wrap over a Tomahogany blade edge "So yes all 4 are Damascus blades" Dido Is a 5050 blade and handle Dido & Katana tips are Broad like a saber fuller & blood groves 1/2 & 1 in length. My Walkasashi same groves blade is edio common, the Tanto has only one grove. Of course all be ground to shape, tempered, sheathed and handled Yet remain as dull as a butter knife. What I'm saying as the only mistake I can make is disappointing Teacher. Are the bamboo sticks with a glass coating like a polishing stone for the groves? And if so do you know how to use them? Instruction would be appreciated. Last time I was punished I was given a granite plate and told to making countertop for the kitchen I am no stranger to work. Thank you.
Have to say mate watched a lot of videos on this subject and you most definitely seem as enthusiastic and professional as anyone! Ok so you are not Japanese or trained as a apprentice under a master but I’d say you’re a very talented polisher!
You are doing an amazing job of saving these relics and you should be really proud of yourself!
I’m no expert but I’m sure your work is quality and wouldn’t be doing any sword a disservice
Really impressed and thank you for this video ☺️
Fantastic setup! I'm a smith, not a polisher, but I have old knee injuries from the service.
BTW, I agree with you- an abrasive process is an abrasive process regardless of the nationality of the person doing it. The trick is removing as little as you can.
🇦🇬 Without using your knee to lock your upper arm in position (using the traditional seating position) when dealing with the geometry of the kissaki, how have you been able to solve this problem.
I think what you’re doing is fantastic. Saving these neglected blade and bringing them back to life is a noble undertaking. Thank you for the video; please make more. 🙏🏾
I actually sit over the stone with legs crossed and brace my forearm on my leg; it took some time to figure that one out.. Thanks.
Seiya
Fuck the "frowners" mate! You keep doing what your doing. And good luck to you.
Would like to see some of the process and inspection in progress.
Hi Dana, I'm a jeweler and sword enthusiast too. Do you think the polishing kit from Namakawa Hebei is a good choice for a beginner? Thanks.
That's a really neat bench! I saw another video and thought you used a stool next to the cutout area and couldn't figure out why it was so short.
Hey cousin. When you coming to the Big Island?
I polish swords also have many Japanese stones having issue what stone to use when any help will be appreciated?
The normal procedure is to one; look at the condition of the steel to see what stone you need to start with.. badly rusted, chipped blades usually need the arato or about 120 grit stone synthetic, then the next is Binsui, the kaisei-do, then chu nagura, then koma nagura, then the uchigumora stones suita do, hato-do, then jito do, then fingerstones. Synthetics can be used quite well you will just have to find what natural stone grit is relative to the synthetic. But in the end the finger stone hazuya jizuya will need to be natural.. Blades that are just dull and no chips rust etc. I usually will do a finger stone hazuya to see what they will clean up. I am a minimalist polisher and take no more than I have to. I hope that helps. Thank you for looking at the novice video.
Big practitioner of the sword, do you resell you finished swords?
Yes, as I started polishing as a way to afford a healthy blade. Then when you reveal the style. Then you know if it is what you like in a blade for your own. Others you move on to a collector of that style. Thank you for being kind and not judgemental in your question.
Can you show us on TH-cam your Japanese Blade collection so we can see your finished sword polishing. It sounds like you have a lot of respect for the original Blade Smith's of Japan.
I will do another video soon and I will show some of completed blades.. Thank you for asking.
@@mastercutgems Will be looking out for it ,Have a good day 😎
Some people are so abnoxious about japanese swords. I love them to, but it's just a piece of metal made to cut something.
Agreed. I have a subjective interest in samurai culture and japanese sword smithing techniques, but I have contempt for the fanboys who think that a katana can cut anything, like some supernatural entity possesses the blade at some point in the manufacture. I blame anime.
@@gf2390 What a thing to say to another human being. Don't you think other people have emotional processes? What if you affect that person with your drivel and they become depressed or take it too seriously? Nothing said can be unsaid. Nothing done can be undone. Nothing known can be unknown.
Do you have a Facebook?
Yes. Look me up at mastercutgems
Excellent .. You have the soul a blade needs to reveal the smiths' work come back to life!
Bullshit
With the increasing cost of natural materials have you experimented with a lot of the synthetics now available?
I do use some of the synthetics in the koma and chu nagura stones; I have mixed results as not all blade steels are the same and some respond differently with natural and synthetics..
Whats the ballpark you charge to polish a sword?
Thanks J
I do not polish for hire, just buy , restore, and sell if not what i want for my collection. Thankx for asking. Honored.
Please do more sword sharpening videos! Show us your ways master!
Sensei gave me a gift. A Dido a Walkasashi a Katana & Tanto Each with their own full cleaning dress attached to their scabbard including a couple of sticks I do believe their bamboo they are coated with something is almost glass what do I do with those sticks. The only clue I have been given is that a polisher must deal with the fullerring by using those sticks. The good news is they are all fresh from the forge without handles sensei taught me how to build them those are mine. My orders are to bring mirror finish to my Samurai sat By October of next year sensei will be back in October and expecting to see his face in my blades. I am quite adept at dual wielding Walkasashi. I chose a Spring steel & Tomahogany wrap over a Tomahogany blade edge "So yes all 4 are Damascus blades" Dido Is a 5050 blade and handle Dido & Katana tips are Broad like a saber fuller & blood groves 1/2 & 1 in length. My Walkasashi same groves blade is edio common, the Tanto has only one grove. Of course all be ground to shape, tempered, sheathed and handled Yet remain as dull as a butter knife. What I'm saying as the only mistake I can make is disappointing Teacher. Are the bamboo sticks with a glass coating like a polishing stone for the groves? And if so do you know how to use them?
Instruction would be appreciated.
Last time I was punished I was given a granite plate and told to making countertop for the kitchen I am no stranger to work.
Thank you.
You can get a expensive sword for $50
Your a talented guy