My peculiar nature

An exploration of, well, whatever I happen to be interested in. Probably more Japanese tools and sharpening stones than any sane person would want to see. The fools progress?

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Oroshigane steel (7).....last bloom of the day

This day has been all about playing with fire. In keeping with that theme, as soon as the previous bloom was spark checked for approximate...

Monday, May 7, 2018

Oroshigane steel (6).....Still trying

The first round of iron melting in the Sumihira style Oroshigane furnace went so well, I just had to keep going. I used my last bit of ...

Friday, May 4, 2018

Oroshigane steel (5)..... using the sumihira style furnace

The Sumihira style furnace has been completed and drying for a few days…..it's time to take this bad boy out for a spin. Remember t...

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Oroshigane......making steel (1)

The weather gods have shown pity on us and granted a brief window of dry weather, just enough time for me to gutter the new roof…..and...

Making steel (2)....the "Aristotle" furnace

I want to try making my own steel so, based on the specifications given by the Japanese swordsmith Sumihira, I built this oroshigane melt...

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Jason: Overly enthusiastic student of (too) many disciplines. This is my focal tool.

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