Hi - rehabbing old Japanese steel

[cdunn]

Hi - I am rehabbing old Japanese knives because they are so dang cool

 

[daveb]

Welcome

 

[gregfisk]

How about some pictures? And welcome to the forum

 

[cdunn]

How about some pictures? And welcome to the forum

Here’s my current project it’s a 240 mm Deba 500 and change grams, there was no Shinogi line when I started got it rehabs pretty well so far. If anybody knows who the blacksmith is I would love to know I did research but couldn’t find anything

 

[Williamchan87]

I also bought a deba to rehandle. fix up etc, the seller posted it was 225mm but it wasn't it was only 170

 

[cdunn]

That’s a bummer. Post some pics when your done !

 

[Benuser]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Ericfg]

Welcome to the show. I, for one, am a big fan of rehabs/restos.

 

[deltaplex]

I also bought a deba to rehandle. fix up etc, the seller posted it was 225mm but it wasn't it was only 170

That's likely the overall length; I've found that often the total length is listed in the description and then in the detail the edge length is listed separately.

 

[WenC]

I'm wondering where I can get old or abused Japanese steels that I can refurbish like you

 

[Choppin]

I'm wondering where I can get old or abused Japanese steels that I can refurbish like you

same. would love to give it a try.

also, do share more pics and thoughts on the process please.

 

[cdunn]

I'm wondering where I can get old or abused Japanese steels that I can refurbish like you

Hi - EBay is my favorite place. Get a translation app and hunt for the good steel and blacksmiths!