Posted in Knives on 12/15/2009 02:39 pm by Blade Runner
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What is the best knife to cut a good circle of wood?
Watch me and my love of my life, but are dedicated to seeing that he could not afford a engagement ring for her (makes me feel very sad), and also likes handmade things much, really artistic, her. So I thought: What if carving a ring? Not only will I be able to give her a ring, but also would have my sweat poured into it (figuratively, of course) LOL! and I think would love very much. Besides, I could design the way I wanted. I can not afford a ring so I want to ask if I wanted to cut the body wooden ring like a knife what would be best to cut the ring? Thanx!
A pocket knife works well. In fact, any knife work provided that is strong and no larger than the inside diameter of the ring. I would use a drill but on the inside. Also the short grain will be very weak what you want to make sure it is long grain everywhere. This is the best way to do it. Take the piece of wood to be used and cut into equilateral triangles same size. Paste again with the four points of meeting (the grain should be a box or square) in this way there is very little short grain is much less likely to breaks at work or position. Once the glue sets (about 24 hours) of drilling the hole bigger, but not quite up to the size needed, just in the center where the four points are located. Now start shaving away the wood around the outside into the desired shape / pattern / design. As noted above, any knife will do as far as acute (1 / 4 "chisel to work too) soft sand from 80 to 100 grains and work up to at least 400, go higher if you can (automotive shops must have a grain sandpaper until 6000) Soak the ring in linseed oil for 5-10 minutes and wipe off excess. Allow dry, put his finger 
Posted in Swords on 12/15/2009 02:13 pm by Blade Runner
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Can anyone tell me anything about Masahiro swords?
I've been trying to find information on Masahiro (forge?) In line and I think it can not find a lot. Is this a good quality swords? I realize they are much cheaper than Hanwei Paul Chen swords and that kind of made me flee a little. Someone please help me!
Not sure if your talking about a brand of sword or a general type of construction. I can even talk about the Paul Chen swords. I personally do not like. I found some other bits of other companies that are better made and less expensive. Paul Chen makes a big sword, do not misunderstand me. But not for me. They tend to be weighted end a little more than some other and their lengths available are not my cup of tea. However, it is very traditional and a recognition standpoint, I would not mind having one. From a court perspective, however, would not take it. Again, just my personal feeling here. If your serious about obtaining a cutting weapon find one that can hold and feel first. After the construction quality is addressed, should feel "good" in their hands. You is moving.
