Sword stand for my straight

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07-31-2010, 07:07 AM
Legion

Sword stand for my straight

Not sure if this is the right area but it is sort of a custom build...

I bought a new band saw yesterday so I decided that this weekend was going to be devoted to projects.

I started making a new set of scales for a straight I am restoring, and they are coming along nicely, but I have gone as far as I can with them until some stuff I've ordered arrives.

And I still had the DIY bug in me, so...

I decided to carve a stand to keep the straight on when it is finished.

It is inspired by a Japanese tachi sword stand. Excuse the quick and nasty picture, I just wanted to get it on to show you guys, and I couldn't be bothered getting the proper camera. And this is not the razor it is for, it is going to be a little bigger, so it will match the stand a little better, but you get the idea.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...u/P1050520.jpg
07-31-2010, 07:17 AM
JMS

....I LIKE!!
07-31-2010, 07:33 AM
Legion

It even has a matching sword stand :tameshigiri:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...u/P1050525.jpg
07-31-2010, 09:45 AM
LegalBeagle

But do your new razor's scales match the handle of the Japanese sword? :rofl2:

Seriously, very nice job! :rock:
07-31-2010, 10:40 AM
kevint

nice

cool idea,
07-31-2010, 01:50 PM
nicknbleeding

Very nice job!!!
08-03-2010, 01:19 AM
onimaru55

Great idea !!!.... but you have a katana on your tachi stand :p :D
08-03-2010, 02:01 AM
Legion

Quote:

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Great idea !!!.... but you have a katana on your tachi stand :p :D

Yeah, I know. I was wondering who would be the first to mention that. :w
08-03-2010, 02:16 AM
Grump

A very interesting stand, nice job!
08-03-2010, 06:49 AM
onimaru55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legion

Yeah, I know. I was wondering who would be the first to mention that. :w

Sorry to go :OT
I know I said katana but is it a wakizashi ? The mekugi seems a long way down or is it double pinned. Leather ito ?
08-03-2010, 04:44 PM
Noswad

Quote:

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Sorry to go :OT
I know I said katana but is it a wakizashi ? The mekugi seems a long way down or is it double pinned. Leather ito ?

Is anyone as confused as I am by this last post?

Oh, I do really like your razor stand, Legion. Please post a picture of the stand with the razor that belongs to it when the razor is done.
08-03-2010, 05:37 PM
8thsinner

Thats a nice looking mini stand and short sword, Who made it? The wak I mean...
08-03-2010, 05:52 PM
wheelz74401

very nice I wish I had wood working skills like that
08-03-2010, 09:47 PM
Legion

Quote:

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Sorry to go :OT
I know I said katana but is it a wakizashi ? The mekugi seems a long way down or is it double pinned. Leather ito ?

No, it is a katana. Two mekugi, leather tsuka-ito over same ray skin.

This one is just a Hanwei sword. Quite well made for the price, though. I don't keep anything more expensive out on display. Got burgled once and learned my lesson.
08-03-2010, 10:48 PM
8thsinner

Might only be a hanwei, but the only one mistake in the Ito showing still looks fantastic compared to my build musashi...with a cotton ito...Good edge, nice temper, but cotton doesn't feel right.
08-03-2010, 11:43 PM
Legion

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thsinner

Might only be a hanwei, but the only one mistake in the Ito showing still looks fantastic compared to my build musashi...with a cotton ito...Good edge, nice temper, but cotton doesn't feel right.

If you want to feel a nice ito have a look at the Hanwei Tori katana with the brown suede ito over black same. Sweet. It is a very pretty sword.
08-04-2010, 12:19 AM
8thsinner

Nice indeed.
Currently I am in the process of remaking all my fittings.
Right now I have 3 feet of hand braided sageo ready, with obviously a few feet to go, after this it's my own ito, then handle, same etc...
I am far too busy the next four months to make much progress though.

Either way, nice to know there are a few, I was going to say iadio'ists, but I shall simply say katana fans, in case the kendoists get stroppy...
lol
08-04-2010, 12:33 AM
Legion

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thsinner

Nice indeed.
Currently I am in the process of remaking all my fittings.
Right now I have 3 feet of hand braided sageo ready, with obviously a few feet to go, after this it's my own ito, then handle, same etc...
I am far too busy the next four months to make much progress though.

Either way, nice to know there are a few, I was going to say iadio'ists, but I shall simply say katana fans, in case the kendoists get stroppy...
lol

Yeah. I play kendo. We are a stroppy bunch. ;)
08-04-2010, 01:46 AM
onimaru55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legion

No, it is a katana. Two mekugi, leather tsuka-ito over same ray skin.

This one is just a Hanwei sword. Quite well made for the price, though. I don't keep anything more expensive out on display. Got burgled once and learned my lesson.

Need a big safe or a big dog ... or both :)
08-04-2010, 02:23 AM
MickR

Or caltrops and other sorts of 'stop and think about what your doing' devices.:overkill:

Mick
08-04-2010, 03:44 AM
Kingfish

Wow, great idea and very nice crafstmanship. Thanks for sharing.
08-15-2010, 11:56 AM
Legion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noswad

Is anyone as confused as I am by this last post?

Oh, I do really like your razor stand, Legion. Please post a picture of the stand with the razor that belongs to it when the razor is done.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...u/_DSC1505.jpg
08-15-2010, 10:50 PM
8thsinner

Caltrops are fun and easy to make, but I am fairly sure a katana is a stop and think about what your doing item...