Starting material:railroad spike The use of Railways Steel in blades is a historically accurate material dating back to the deconstruction of the railroad during World War II in Japan to make swords and gun barrels for their army.
Differential hardening: The differential hardening of blade is a historic method commonly used in Japan on katanas to achieve the decorative hamon line on the edge, as well as provide a hard cutting-edge with a residual springy spine. After the edges hardened, a combination of Van polishing methods, and chemical agents are used to bring out these beautiful marks. "Hamon" in Japanese translates to "badge" in english.
The use of Railways Steel in blades is a historically accurate material dating back to the deconstruction of the railroad during World War II in Japan to make swords and gun barrels for their army.
The differential hardening of blade is a historic method commonly used in Japan on katanas to achieve the decorative hamon line on the edge, as well as provide a hard cutting-edge with a residual springy spine. After the edges hardened, a combination of Van polishing methods, and chemical agents are used to bring out these beautiful marks. "Hamon" in Japanese translates to "badge" in english.