TLDW #20 - Futokorogatana Kaiken Tanto
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2018
- **WARNING: This is the longer process version intended for serious students of knifemaking. Futokorogatana (懐刀) is translated as “clothing fold sword” and describes a type of tanto mounting meant to be carried in the kimono sleeve or fold. Also known as kaiken, this humble style of hidden mounting is usually unadorned with a smooth profile and lacquer finish. This knife would historically be carried for last chance survival situations.
The steel comes from a reclaimed horse-drawn carriage spring, the wood is hounoki (Japanese Magnolia), and the finish is natural urushi lacquer with ground crimson lake stone pigment.
more photos and info: islandblacksmith.ca/2017/08/pr...
Futokorogatana (懐刀) is translated as “clothing fold sword” and describes a type of tanto mounting meant to be carried in the kimono sleeve or fold. Also known as kaiken, this humble style of hidden mounting is usually unadorned with a smooth profile and lacquer finish. This knife would historically be carried for last chance survival situations. At 0:47 the solder begins to flow if you are watching full screen.
The steel comes from a reclaimed horse-drawn carriage spring, the wood is hounoki (Japanese Magnolia), and the finish is natural urushi lacquer with benigara (ground crimson lake stone) pigment.
more photos and info: islandblacksmith.ca/2017/08/process-making-a-futokorogatana/
Love this natural feel, no power tools.. it really keeps the chi flowing ... Beautiful !
Beautiful filming, quiet and dedicated work. Bravo
Good to see you posting again!! Another amazing piece of art nice work!
Beautiful, per usual!
Absolutely beautiful!
Good work. Masterpiece
Thank you for sharing this.
I was wondering when we would see a new video by you! Beautiful work as usual. I'm not an enthusiast of Japanese blades, but the craftsmanship is unquestionable. I am considering putting some of the techniques to use on my own blades this year. Again, I'm glad to see you have a new video. Phenomenal work!
it is certainly a long-standing foundation to build on...the path toward excellence is long but worth the journey!
Absolutely!
That one is beautiful! The sanding to reveal the black lacquer underneath is a nice touch. I seem to be making more western-style blades these days, but I'm still incorporating some small elements from Japanese blades. I would love to make something similar to this, but with the metal wedge design on the end of the handle.
it is a good foundation to draw from whatever your own style develops into, keep it up!
What do you think about steel habaki over copper/brass one, steel is ligther and stronger so won't get damagaed so easily, are there any benefits to having brass habaki or it was just fashion choice or because it is easier to make?
This is amazing
Hey I've been reading and rereading everything throughout your website trying to pick up techniques that I may be able to use when forging my own tanto. I had a question about the clay matrix you make for Yaki-Ire, for the filler material you say you use a mixture of steel grindings and polishing stone powder. How do you get this material? Are you polishing the blade on a dry waterstone and just collecting everything that breaks off or what, I'm trying to figure out how I can start collecting it from my waterstones. Thanks in advance, and thanks for the website and videos, I absolutely love your work.
yep, just save it from your waterstones, don't throw away the sludge in the bottom of the bucket...the basic recipe is 1:1:1 natural clay, charcoal powder, and stone powder...tweaking your own mix depends on lots of factors: islandblacksmith.ca/process/yaki-ire-clay-tempering/
Exquisite piece
I must say, you do beautiful work! Just wondering if I could get one of those made for my collection, and how much would it cost me?
much appreciated! i am not able to take any custom orders until i get caught up, but once in awhile i am able to list something on the site before it is spoken for...
Ok, so two random questions. How did you manage to get that brushed texture on the habaki, and what kind of wood did you use?
textured using a file carefully, and the wood is hounoki (Japanese Magnolia)...lots more info at the link in the description...
I love it
incredible
Very nice, but I couldnot have seen forging process here. Havent you forged Mr.?
there is a link at the end to watch the forging of a similar blade: ua-cam.com/video/38sSkqMSHN4/v-deo.html ...lots more on the channel too!
Thank you, I have checked there only for store.
Artist
awesome, that's great. how is the specifications.
...check the link in the description/pinned comment for more information than you need!
Me gusta muchos esos cuchillos es bonita labor para los herrero
"Wake up, little knife."
Hey there's,. Very nice work on this 🔪 knife. Where do you get your coal from? I like to know. I've been look ,with no success. Can you help. I know that is 2 yrs old I hope you read it? Hey back to me soon?
Thanks for sharing too..
the charcoal is made from scrap wood in a small kiln, check my channel for a couple of playlists on charcoal making...or go to the website for lots of info...
Is there such a thing as a utility tanto?
not really, but this is the simplest way to mount one so it may be the closest there is...
OSKAR for you
Bán không
what wood do you use?
hounoki, lots of info in the description and a link to the whole project on the website...
Crossed Heart Forge - islandblacksmith It does not say what wood it uses. It's hard for you to tell me here
apparently it is...but fortune favours the diligent! here is a quote from the video description as well as the pinned comment, " the wood is hounoki (Japanese Magnolia)" and i mentioned it in my first reply to you as well...
do kiridashi have a secondary bevel?
what a lovely blade. I really like the black accents on the tuska and saya.
they are usually built and sharpened like a wood chisel...
cool thanks!
Why no sound?
you must have it on mute! or you are thinking the workshop would be louder than it is...many hand tools are quiet...