Treebranch Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Does any know or have any information on polishing a katana? Any links, books or personal info on the subject would be appreciated. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
Beka Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 all I know is that this Iaido website I looked at once didn't like the idea of polishing a katana because it helps to wear down the steel. Of course, they're all about keeping the sword in perfect condition, i guess, so, whatever. ignore me!
Gunyo Kogusoku Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 You cannot do Togi (Sword polishing) by yourself. Polishing a nihonto requires a lot of time, training and the correct tools, like several different sharpening stones, water troughs, oils, etc. When polishing you need the right kind of water too. You are better off going to a professional polisher. There are several grades of polish you can have, from an art polish to a normal polish if you want to use your nihonto for martial arts. If you go at your sword with a sharpening diamond or an every day sharpening hone, then you are going to ruin your weapon. Regards,-Steve DelaneyThe methods of war become the methods of peace.
Athorn4941 Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 Try going to http://forums.swordforum.com/ They will probally be able to answer your question there. Very professional site on swords. Well most of the people here live collecting swords or making them. Jalt ProductionsWeb Page TemplatesArt Of The Ninja , Learn Guitar , Learn Japanese
Gunyo Kogusoku Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 I've been a member of that for a few years, a very good source of info if you ever have an enquiry. Regards,-Steve DelaneyThe methods of war become the methods of peace.
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