Glad to have you back. Appreciate the other videos, really looking forward to this series. I am working on a japanese wakizashi and its great to see how someone else approaches these things
How is that press treating you? And how does your W2 differ from W2 you would find at a “standard” supplier? Welcome back to youtube by the way 😎 i love your stuff
Thank you! I had my W2 custom made to my own specifications. I'm not sure what W2 you're finding at standard suppliers. Before I had this made, I wasn't finding any W2 anywhere. Mine is a bit higher carbon than the W2 Aldo has had in the past few years. People have commented that Aldo's didn't harden as well as they would have liked. Mine is essentially very clean W1, 1095, or T10 plus vanadium. And I L-O-V-E the press.
When you forge, grind/file, and polish this blade...will you PLEASE do a video of how you shape and polish the kissaki? I cannot find a video anywhere on the internet that shows this process and ive been looking for months. Thanks!
@@oldpuebloforge awesome!!! You have no idea how much i appreciate that. I live your page here. Ive been doing research for a while now because im about to begin my first Japanese sword set and want to get things right with as little flaws as possible
@Primedragoon Thanks. Ya, I'm all better now. Have you looked into some of the smaller presses? Coal Iron Works has a 12 ton press that's pretty small.
@@oldpuebloforge Hey good to have you back. How is the Coal Iron Works 12 tons? I've been looking into it for a while now and I can't decide if I should get it.
@@mikaloiselle9832 It is perfect for what do. It's also small enough and relatively quiet so I can use it in an ordinary suburban neighborhood without bothering my neighbors. It's not as strong as the heavier duty presses, but it gets the job done.
No, it is not. Folding was necessary with ancient steel to homogenize and purify it, because the steel was impure and poor quality to start with. This is extremely high quality modern steel. Folding provides no additional benefit.
It can be done with multiple people with sledgehammers. In my very first video I show how to draw out a bar using a sledgehammer. But this requires the collaboration of a few people who know what they're doing.
@@artificial_element On second thought, they don't have to know what they're doing. They only have to be willing to hold the metal and do what you tell them. My wife held the metal in my first few videos while I swung the sledgehammer.
Glad to have you back. Appreciate the other videos, really looking forward to this series. I am working on a japanese wakizashi and its great to see how someone else approaches these things
Thank you!
How is that press treating you? And how does your W2 differ from W2 you would find at a “standard” supplier? Welcome back to youtube by the way 😎 i love your stuff
Thank you! I had my W2 custom made to my own specifications. I'm not sure what W2 you're finding at standard suppliers. Before I had this made, I wasn't finding any W2 anywhere. Mine is a bit higher carbon than the W2 Aldo has had in the past few years. People have commented that Aldo's didn't harden as well as they would have liked. Mine is essentially very clean W1, 1095, or T10 plus vanadium. And I L-O-V-E the press.
When you forge, grind/file, and polish this blade...will you PLEASE do a video of how you shape and polish the kissaki? I cannot find a video anywhere on the internet that shows this process and ive been looking for months. Thanks!
Absolutely. Thanks for asking.
@@oldpuebloforge awesome!!! You have no idea how much i appreciate that. I live your page here. Ive been doing research for a while now because im about to begin my first Japanese sword set and want to get things right with as little flaws as possible
finally back👍🏻
Thanks! Ya, I injured my left arm doing something unrelated and had to take some time off.
@Primedragoon Thanks. Ya, I'm all better now. Have you looked into some of the smaller presses? Coal Iron Works has a 12 ton press that's pretty small.
@@oldpuebloforge Hey good to have you back. How is the Coal Iron Works 12 tons? I've been looking into it for a while now and I can't decide if I should get it.
@@mikaloiselle9832 It is perfect for what do. It's also small enough and relatively quiet so I can use it in an ordinary suburban neighborhood without bothering my neighbors. It's not as strong as the heavier duty presses, but it gets the job done.
can you make a film about your press
how much pressure does it have?
It's a 12 ton Coal Iron Works
Hi, I love your work! Could you please tell me what size is your hydraulic press and how many tons is it?
It's a Coal Iron Works 12 ton
@@oldpuebloforge Thank you !!
Ik al beginnend Black smit zou ook graag wat van dat staal kunnen gebruiken bij mijn project maar denk niet dat je zo ver iets zult opsturen belgium
I'm happy to sell to you in Belgium, but you would have to pay for shipping. Can you purchase it through my Amazon or Ebay accounts?
Ik kan je account niet vinden via amazone
How many layers did you stack ?
Too many. I had a lot of steel left over. I think it was 11 layers and it should have been 7-8.
is folding not necessary for this kind of steel?
No, it is not. Folding was necessary with ancient steel to homogenize and purify it, because the steel was impure and poor quality to start with. This is extremely high quality modern steel. Folding provides no additional benefit.
I found your channel a couple hours ago and immediately watched all your videos, lol. I am looking forward to the rest of this series.
I'm so happy you're enjoying my channel.
what if I don't have a press?
It can be done with multiple people with sledgehammers. In my very first video I show how to draw out a bar using a sledgehammer. But this requires the collaboration of a few people who know what they're doing.
@@oldpuebloforge hmmm... alright, I might be able to ramble up some people with some experience... thank you!
@@artificial_element On second thought, they don't have to know what they're doing. They only have to be willing to hold the metal and do what you tell them. My wife held the metal in my first few videos while I swung the sledgehammer.
@@oldpuebloforge Oh, I see. I should be able to ramble up some people willing to help haha. thanks
Your wife helped you,,,,, so thatsssss why the blade looks so beautiful, now we know your secrets 😁