Vonderek
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Since a trip to Japan last year and a once in a lifetime visit to the excellent Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo, I have become quite enamored of Japanese blades. My interest is mostly in handmade knives (I will never be able to afford an authentic sword) with hand forged steel. One craftsman in particular I admire is Takeshi Saji. Below are pics of some of his knives I have collected. The blades are layered hammer forged carbon steel. Handles are wood and rayskin. Sheaths are wood.
My questions to members of this forum who are a lot smarter than me...while I purchased these knives strictly for display purposes only, how do you think they would stand up to hard use if necessary? Also, any recommendations on care for the steel? Should I do the traditional mineral oil and rice paper route or can I use lubricant/protecting products I already have like CLP or Triflow?
My questions to members of this forum who are a lot smarter than me...while I purchased these knives strictly for display purposes only, how do you think they would stand up to hard use if necessary? Also, any recommendations on care for the steel? Should I do the traditional mineral oil and rice paper route or can I use lubricant/protecting products I already have like CLP or Triflow?