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Hanzo04
Guest
this question was probably already asked but, how can an american learn to be a swordsmith of the japanese sword? thanks
Taimishu
Blue Belt
1. Find a swordsmith.
2. Become an apprentice.
3. Work hard.
4. Learn.
The details are left as an exercise for the student.
David
2. Become an apprentice.
3. Work hard.
4. Learn.
The details are left as an exercise for the student.
David
OP
Hanzo04
Guest
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i guess the next question is where. do i have to go to japan or is there someone in the U.S.?
Taimishu
Blue Belt
There are some very good swordsmiths in the states. Try a search.
David
David
ppko
Master Black Belt
I have done a search with little or no luck is there any other way to do it, can I go to a blacksmith and still get the same resultsTaimishu said:
PPKO
dearnis.com
Master Black Belt
An ordinary blacksmith? not really. A typical blacksmith works wroght iron, not steel. (Not to take anything away from their artistry by the way!) A farrier adds the skills needed to shoe horses. Both are a long way from being weapons smiths.
Anyone interested might try checking out a local custom knifemaker (one who forges blades rather than grinding them from stock), but even then there is said to be a great deal of difference between forging a 6-12" knife and a sword.
Paladin Press does offer some books and vids on swordsmithing, so they are a resource (can't vouch for the quality, only know they have the titles).
Anyone interested might try checking out a local custom knifemaker (one who forges blades rather than grinding them from stock), but even then there is said to be a great deal of difference between forging a 6-12" knife and a sword.
Paladin Press does offer some books and vids on swordsmithing, so they are a resource (can't vouch for the quality, only know they have the titles).
