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The Sanctuary for Swords

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September 22, 2008
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At long last I'm finished with this!
My goal was to create a highly accurate tanto, with all the bells and whistles, as well as experiment with some painting techniques. All I can say is I think I've put more work into this little thing than any katana I've done! Anyways, I won't bore you with all the details and whatnot, but I did want to point out a few highlights. First is my first time ever using menuki, which is that small charm in the wrapping. Also, this is the first time I've used an endcap, and therefore the first time I've used this endknot on the tsukamaki.

As for the painting, I tried working with the paint to create some effects. The first effort was the tsuba, where I used various shades of blue for the shading. And then I tried with the saya to create a ghostly portrait of a village hidden in the mountains shown on the tsuba. The saya designs were based on Japanese paintings. Overall, I tried to keep a unified design, and create a very peaceful, delicate feeling for it.

Well, thanks everyone for all the comments on the previews, I appreciate the feedback and it helps me tremendously. Please feel free to critique the final as well, I love to chat about design and the like. And if you see any flaws, by all means point them right out!


Specs.

All work (except menuki) is handcarved with absolutely no power tools, using a utility knife, chisel, and handsaws.

All pieces are made of white pine wood.
16" overall length
11" blade / 5" handle
Painted with acrylic paints
Menuki is sterling silver
Sori is 3/8"
Ito is 1/4" wide
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~kvn11 Jun 29, 2010
amazing
quick question- how did you get the blade to be so shiny and smooth?
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~Snickflip May 8, 2010
You're amazing! :D
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~dk1luvally Apr 20, 2009
well first i must say how impressed i am with your ability at wrapping the handle^^ overall, a very nice piece. great job!
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~piratecaptain May 14, 2009  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Thanks very much! I appreciate the kind words.
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~captain0marauding Nov 21, 2008
Hmm, I'm just wondering one thing. How thick was the wood that you used for the endcap? Can it detach or did you glue it on and put the ribbon through it? I want to use this techniue for my secret katana I'm making for my 100th deviation.
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~piratecaptain Nov 21, 2008  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Well, I just glued it on. The cap is only about an 1/8" deep for the handle to fit in, and about 1/2" overall. I hope that makes sense!
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~captain0marauding Nov 21, 2008
Yes, that does make sense. Thank you!~
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~fixinman Nov 20, 2008  Hobbyist General Artist
I am still amazed and humbled every time I see this.
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~piratecaptain Nov 21, 2008  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Thank you so much! I'm glad you appreciate it, makes all the work worth it!
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~fixinman Nov 21, 2008  Hobbyist General Artist
The next thing I have to learn is how to wrap like that, I have the tutorial I just have to find the time to sit down with it.
After I finish the Claymore I am going to do Saya's katana from Blood Plus. It's got a challenging blade. I think I will try that style of wrapping. and do a scabbard.
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