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just a little info, I've seen just about every model of paul chens swords either bend or torque and require some straightening. The new "raptor" line is the most forgiving I've seen- made from 5160 and differentially heat treated. I picked one up at SHOT and although it's a bit heavy it's a very...

you are correct, as will most katana if used with poor technique:)

wave...don't wave... You are too concerned about what was and what will be. There is a saying: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." cool 1

I wouldn't worry about re furbishing a yanagi like that. If you like it shiney, shine it up , and find someone to show you how to put a proper edge on it. it's a kitchen "tool" and is ment to be used. Japanese kitchen knives don't hold the same reverence as swords, and you're not going to ruin...

Here's a pic of a project that-I'm sure we've all done- one that we can never sell because there's too much time in it it's 1095, water quenched (i'm evil) with alot of hand polishing

Hi folks, another knifemaker here from Michigan, been at it since 95'.