New Tsuba Designs and Update |
I've added some tsuba designs to my photos. None of these are my originals as they are all several hundred years old. I decided it was time for a few of them to make a comback, and have already sent t...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:53:00 PST |
Kill Bill Update |
I've been spending a lot of time on my Bride project. So far it looks like:1065 steelClay bakedHRC 57-62 edgeHRC 40 back10 inch handleLeather wrapWhite Same (ray skin)Cast iron tsubaThe saya is still ...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:14:00 PST |
Kill Bill Update |
I've been spending a lot of time on my Bride project. So far it looks like:1065 steelClay bakedHRC 57-62 edgeHRC 40 back10 inch handleLeather wrapWhite Same (ray skin)Cast iron tsubaThe saya is still ...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:13:00 PST |
1065 Steel Kat/Wak Sets in the Works |
I'm working with the forge now to have some katana/wakizashi sets produced. I haven't decided on the tsubas yet, but the steel will be 1065. These will be through hardened, and not clay baked. Clay ba...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:51:00 PST |
Sale Ending Next Sunday |
The sale on ebay ends on Sunday. After that, the price goes back up. Thanks to everyone who has purchased a new katana, and I hope you enjoyed the 1/2 price sale. I'll see if I can do it again next De...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:27:00 PST |
Lone Wolf and Cub |
I could really use some help finding a good picture of the sword used in this series. Even owning one of the movies, I just can't seem to get a good enough shot of the tsuba design. I've searched for ...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:49:00 PST |
Kill Bill Brides Set? Looks like it. |
I am thinking about doing a high end Kill Bill Bride's set; katana and wakizashi. 1065 high carbon steel, no-bohi (solid blade), folded, and clay baked with the classic wave temper line. A complete ha...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:14:00 PST |
Juno (The Movie, Not the City). |
I went to see Juno today and really enjoyed it. It's been a long time since I saw a film which could get so many people laughing. The movie obviously had a limited budget, but they made up for it with...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:01:00 PST |
Chuck Norriss Tears Cure Cancer? |
Nope; but his lawyers file lawsuits. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tough-guy actor and martial arts expert Chuck Norris sued publisher Penguin on Friday over a ...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:57:00 PST |
4 Days of No Swords |
The business will be shut down from the 23-26, and operations will start up again on the 27th. As promised the sale will continue, although some models will drop off as they sell out. The tsumani, dra...
Posted by Ronin Katana on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:45:00 PST |
