The modern way is to: Use a high-speed grinder to grind a bar of steel down into the shape of the blade you wish to make, then switch to a finer grinding wheel, and finally a buffing wheel to polish. In this way the smiths would create a sword with a steel edge, but that wieghed much less than a sword of only steel. They would then polish and sharpen the blade. The would then be hard enough to use in battle, but soft enough, and springy enough, that in wouldn't shatter on impact. This would partly anealIn this way, they would aneal, or soften the metal, while not entirely removing the temper. So they would then re-heat the blade to a deep red, and stick it in dry ashes to cool slowly. However, if left like this the sword would be to hard and brittle to use, and would break opon the first blow. They would then temper the blade by heating the entire piece to cherry-red, and then submerging it in water, or oil.
They would then re-heat the item, and hammer the iron down onto the inserted steel, fusing them together. So, many times, the bladesmith would turn the blade on edge, and with a hammer and chisel, would split the edge of the blade in for a half inche or so, and insert an edge of steel. Iron is lighter than steel, but doesn't hold an edge as long. Which, by the old ways would involve: Heating an iron rod to cherry red in a forge, and hammering into whatever shape you wish your sword to be. I can just see Ryoma, hat and Seigaku jacket, cross-legged on the floor, looking up at the sky.One who smithes (or " forges" is you're a purist) blades. I solely blame Great Teacher Onizuka for this longing tho.ĪND THE LAST PICTURE IS THE BEST. Did you end up renting a boat and staying for a while? My dream: to rent one out and lie on the bottom, looking up at the sky. *claps hands together* And Inokashira Park. I must go check this place out! AND DEFINITELY THE SQUARE ENIX STORE. The women's clothing only store blows my mind. HACHINKO! My Japanese language sensei told me the story of Hachinko! It's so sad, that poor little dog, waiting for it's master even though there was an accident. For now, I shall just stare longingly at your photos. I can't wait until my sister finishes her data and I can try that game out. Must be nice to just wear a t-shirt outside. Perth's been miserable, all clouds and rain. You're so lucky you got some respite over in Japan. Yukatas and summer! It's hard to imagine warm weather. I looks like the sky is going to open up. Tokyo Metro Tower! ACID TOKYO! C!SYAORAN! R!SYAORAN! *drools* I love that last photo the best. PLEASE FORGIVE THE INCOHERENT AND RANDOM PARAGRAPHS.įIRST.
0 kommentar(er)
