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Old 11-24-2016, 10:40 PM
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Sounds like a good way to go Dave. You don't want to jump into something new head first anyway. It's the way I'd do it. A 36 inch Katana is quite a challenge. I would perfect what you're doing now before tackling something that big. I have never made a blade that big outside of a machined blade for cutting paper. I have a fair Idea of the straightening hassle and it is significant. I had the advantage of a pin point TIG welder to apply heat well away from the edge to counter warp the blades plus years of warp repair experience. I've seen pictures of old swords and they all tend to be bent a little. It is very hard to get something that long hardened and straight. Good luck Dave if you decide to try.
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