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Over time, as I learn more, I'm taking tentative steps towards reproducing classic
Japanese blades. The first (painful) realization is that I'm not trying to imitate
the work of a much more experienced craftsman, but of a village of craftmen. That's
life (and also the challenge). Some of the items that have inspired me are fan-daggers and jigai knives 
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cast silver with lion's head pommel, namban breakdown style |  |
Ebony stand and 'sword' bag included. Shirasaya is made from a single cocobolo piece. |  |
This is a replica Japanese fan dagger (1095 blade) - common in the Edo period - even if you can't carry your swords, you can always carry your fan. While differentially hardened, hamon failed to appear. |  |