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thank you :D
the hole is mainly an aesthetic element but also helps reduce the weight a little and improve balance on such a beefy blade. theres a lot of steel in there!

thank you, some blades are just fun ;)

Thank you, an 8" wheel.

my favorite vintage blades are ones with a smiling edge. I find it more maneuverable for my own face. heres a thread and link to some thoughts:...

not a stupid question at all, thanks for asking! The forging is done prior to heat treat and initial rough hollowing of faces as well is done prior to heat treat. After heat treating I more...

One of my more recent Kamisori. 9/8 Western grind in O1, a nice smile and a fun forged finish :D Fun project!
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