My Seasoned Katana revealed

[Antonio Cejunior]

Well folks,

It took me plenty of hours to place this Review in order and the main pictures do not satisfy me yet. More will be added.

So I hope you bear with me. It's been placed in my Links page under My Sword Reviews

Here's the appetizer



Hope you all enjoy. More goodies to come soon

[Brian VanSpeybroeck]

The whole design and execution of this entire project is, and has been, a joy to watch unfold over the last few weeks. The final product is very impressive and I am stunned that the people involved in this project have been able to communicate to such a high degree and get a sword that appears so "natural" and not forced or "cobbled together" in any way.

I wanna cut with that sword....or at least touch it and feel it's balance.

And special thanks for taking the time to compile the entire process and share it with us in pictures, Antonio. I know it takes a lot of extra time and mental and spiritual energy to keep all of us interested parties supplied with pictures and descriptions. It makes the sword an celebrity and a force on it's own in the universe as a sword, whether weapon or art or both, should be when it is created. There are enough mediocre, wall hanger, factory or "process" produced swords being created by corporate conglomerates that seem to be expensive, sterile, and all alike. This one is unique and proper, IMO.

This sword is about itself and beauty and function and has not been cobbled together with reproduction cast parts using 6 different craftsmen and existing furniture. Rather, it has been lovingly designed and created single piece by single piece, each part designed and created in harmony with the other and mounted to stay and function with the other parts. It is harmonious and very pleasing and unique in this world of mass produced reproductions.

Thanks again, Antonio and Joe and Eric for sharing the whole story and process of this "birth".

Brian

[AnthonyWoo]

I agree with Brian but I await eagerly your rewiew of Katsujin Ken.
Hope the blade will arrive soon.

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by Brian VanSpeybroeck
The whole design and execution of this entire project is, and has been, a joy to watch unfold over the last few weeks. The final product is very impressive and I am stunned that the people involved in this project have been able to communicate to such a high degree and get a sword that appears so "natural" and not forced or "cobbled together" in any way.

I wanna cut with that sword....or at least touch it and feel it's balance.

And special thanks for taking the time to compile the entire process and share it with us in pictures, Antonio. I know it takes a lot of extra time and mental and spiritual energy to keep all of us interested parties supplied with pictures and descriptions. It makes the sword an celebrity and a force on it's own in the universe as a sword, whether weapon or art or both, should be when it is created. There are enough mediocre, wall hanger, factory or "process" produced swords being created by corporate conglomerates that seem to be expensive, sterile, and all alike. This one is unique and proper, IMO.

This sword is about itself and beauty and function and has not been cobbled together with reproduction cast parts using 6 different craftsmen and existing furniture. Rather, it has been lovingly designed and created single piece by single piece, each part designed and created in harmony with the other and mounted to stay and function with the other parts. It is harmonious and very pleasing and unique in this world of mass produced reproductions.

Thanks again, Antonio and Joe and Eric for sharing the whole story and process of this "birth".

Brian

Hello Brian

Thank you very much for your kind, sincere and more than encouraging words coming from someone that I admire for many reasons.

I hope you were not put off by the way I make my reviews but I cannot just write about the nagasa and the specs.

I feel that if we abdicate from thinking and from being rebellious in the healthy sense of the word, we just immerse ourselves in the passive acceptance of what is given to us.

I'm again thankful to you for having pointed Joe to me as much as I am thankful for many teachings to you and all those that knowingly or unknowingly have been teaching me through life's many aspects.

This sword is incredibly light, very maneuverable and fast as it is subtle in its steel activities.

I somehow recall that Portuguese poet whose last strophe on a poem was ... and how important is to disobey.

Thank you my friend.

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by AnthonyWoo
I agree with Brian but I await eagerly your rewiew of Katsujin Ken.
Hope the blade will arrive soon.

Thanks Anthony.

As I have always said. Each person is unique and a world by himself. I too am looking forward for receiving the katsujin-ken.

It will wrap up my own sword collection.

I will then have known and own Howard Clark's superb work, Joe Walters superb work and Rick Barrett's superb work.

I will then await my work by Glenn Parrell and that will possibly be it.

[Jeff Ellis]

Originally posted by Antonio Cejunior
Well folks,

It took me plenty of hours to place this Review in order and the main pictures do not satisfy me yet. More will be added.

So I hope you bear with me. It's been placed in my Links page under My Sword Reviews

Here's the appetizer



Hope you all enjoy. More goodies to come soon

very nice antonio. the yari blade you credited to me is mr frisbee's by the way

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by Jeff Ellis


very nice antonio. the yari blade you credited to me is mr frisbee's by the way

Thanks Jeff

Please note that I wrote " Ellis' tanto and ayariblade then I show the entire yari creditting to Will as well as the Naginata Naoshi. Right

Took the precautions correctly I suppose

Thanks for alerting nonetheless. I try to be very careful with people's work and credits.

[Jeff Ellis]

Originally posted by Antonio Cejunior


Thanks Jeff

Please note that I wrote " Ellis' tanto and ayariblade then I show the entire yari creditting to Will as well as the Naginata Naoshi. Right

Took the precautions correctly I suppose

Thanks for alerting nonetheless. I try to be very careful with people's work and credits.

no big deal, the wording is just confusing its okay no harm done. bill, you, joe and myself know who owns what.

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by Jeff Ellis


no big deal, the wording is just confusing its okay no harm done. bill, you, joe and myself know who owns what.

not confusing, really. just each cell is not large enough so it has to be short.

[Jeff Ellis]

Originally posted by Antonio Cejunior


not confusing, really. just each cell is not large enough so it has to be short.

details

[W. Prue]

Hey, Antonio!

Congratulations on another phenomenal piece of workmanship! Once again Joe has more than proven his ability as a bladesmith. I'll all the more anxious to see my own Walters blade. My compliments to you both.

I look forward to seeing your upcoming Barrett blade as well. His work is featured in this month's issue of Blade magazine. It was an interesting article. Thanks again for partaking of your amazing collection.

Win

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by W. Prue
Hey, Antonio!

Congratulations on another phenomenal piece of workmanship! Once again Joe has more than proven his ability as a bladesmith. I'll all the more anxious to see my own Walters blade. My compliments to you both.

I look forward to seeing your upcoming Barrett blade as well. His work is featured in this month's issue of Blade magazine. It was an interesting article. Thanks again for partaking of your amazing collection.

Win

Good Morning Win

Thank you very much for your more than kind words. I must say that the blade itself is a jewell that no photograph can really show, just pale attempts.

I'm sure your blade will be awesome too.

And yes, I am looking forward for the Katsujin-ken. It is almost done.

Thank you

[AnthonyWoo]

Hello Antonio,
I gave you enough time to play with your new sword.
Now I demand a short review.
How does it feel and handle ? Does your blade geometry work ?
Does it cut well ?

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by AnthonyWoo
Hello Antonio,
I gave you enough time to play with your new sword.
Now I demand a short review.
How does it feel and handle ? Does your blade geometry work ?
Does it cut well ?

Good Morning Anthony,

He he. The blade is very well balanced and the long tsuka that I use makes it even lighter. The geometry is absolutely perfect and when performing noto I've noticed how sharp the mune edges are. All lines are crisp and very well defined

I ought to take more pictures.
I haven't cut with it yet, but have done the paper shaving and it is a sharp as it can be. No kevlar gloves.

Everything is very nicely done. Everything was done by Joe alone, from the plain seppa to the menuki.

[Craig Appleton]

Originally posted by Antonio Cejunior


Thanks Anthony.

As I have always said. Each person is unique and a world by himself. I too am looking forward for receiving the katsujin-ken.

It will wrap up my own sword collection.

I will then have known and own Howard Clark's superb work, Joe Walters superb work and Rick Barrett's superb work.

I will then await my work by Glenn Parrell and that will possibly be it.

Really, Antonio, you can't honestly expect us to believe that.
We know better!
Congratulations on the latest piece!
I find your approach to sword design fascinating.
Craig

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally posted by Craig Appleton

Really, Antonio, you can't honestly expect us to believe that.
We know better!

Hello Craig,

It is true that my sword collection will be wrapped up soon.
I find it imoral to have the swords I have while people are starving and my son will very soon need all my efforts for his University career.

My reasons may be questionable as I am not going to solve anything, but it is just how I feel.

Congratulations on the latest piece!
I find your approach to sword design fascinating.
Craig

Thank you. It is most encouraging. There are different ways to deal with different bladesmiths according to the personality of each of them.
So far all with whom I have dealt with have given me the benefit of their understanding and cooperation.

My posture in work as in life is that I don't bow to anyone as much as that signifies worshiping but I do render my admiration for their work.

As for designing swords, it is based on a transcultural view and a personal journey. Nothing more than that. Not a big deal
I'm already way past half my professional journey as a designer, and am now mainly doing it for fun without charging an arm and a leg.

Its a personal and solitary journey, silent most of the time, or cheerfully shared.

I thank you once more for your kind words.