March 2010

New Batch

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We've got six tessen (including one that should be interesting for the large pitch pocket, which will be filled with clear epoxy), one tanto, and the sharp business end of a naginata, made to show most of the relevant details without the hassle of schlepping the entire thing.

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Precious Little Time

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This week would have been almost a total bust for shop time as all my days were running 10-7 or 9-6, but for a co-worker who asked me to switch shifts today. This gave me the closing shift, meaning I was free until noon.

I cut out a bunch of tessen, and a tanto out of purpleheart (because the grain did curve just so, and I could make it fit).

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Surprise Discovery

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A few days ago I drove up to my northern supplier to have a look at zebrawood and holly (holly, per the recent discussion on Sword Forum were it was mentioned as a traditional wood for shillelagh).

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