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The Sword Maker

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Korehira Watanabe is one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmiths. He has spent 40 years honing his craft in an attempt to recreate Koto, a type of sword that dates back to theHeian and Kamakura periods (794-1333 AD). No documents remain to provide context for Watanabe’s quest, but he believes he has come close to creating a replica of this mythical samurai sword. Takeshi Fukunaga is a NY-based filmmaker, specializing in directing and editing. His works have been featured in diverse venues ranging from Anthology Film Archives and The National Arts Club to Tokyo…

brass nuts – handmade

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London-based designer and artist Thomas Forsyth recently fabricated “ten bespoke brass nuts, each weighing in at just over half a kilo. Made using ancient metal-working techinques, with a 21st Century twist. Accompanied by a short film to show the entire process.” Check out the finished nuts here: thomasforsyth.co.uk/index.php?s=work&id=28 Many thanks to: backyardmetalcasting.com/ Also: 2011.buildconf.com/ via core77

Forging metal

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Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces. Forging is often classified according to the temperature at which it is performed: ‘”cold,” “warm,” or “hot” forging. Forged parts can range in weight from less than a kilogram to 580 metric tons.Forged parts usually require further processing to achieve a finished part.

Open die forging

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