Thank you so much mouda, I am so Happy you liked the video and to know that this video is helpful. I hope it will help anybody that want to make one. I will try to make a video on polishing and compound mixture soon for sure. Thank you
Copper is easier to make, U don't need to heat it when to change its shape, So I use Copper, But u did it well with brass, Nice video thanks my friend 👍
Hi Moshe, I really loved your video and I like watching a Master at work. I have a customized sword from China. I had the blade done in L6 steel. They really did a beautiful job on it. They were caught by the earthquake in Longquan and work was stopped on it for about a month. The Habaki did not turn out well. I ordered a nice silver alloy Habaki to replace it. I wonder if the fit is off, would you take the job of installing the new Habaki? I am in North Carolina. Thanks again for sharing Moshe! 🙂
Hi Kavin, Thank you so much and I’m happy you liked the video. I am very busy with work and so many things that I can’t take another project now, if I would do it for you I would not charge you anything for it for sure. I wish I could help you now. When you get the Habaki just please take your time and try to do it yourself, if you really want it done I’m sure you can do it. I’m sorry I can’t help at this time Kavin. Thank you. Moshe
Hi Toma Fenes, If you referring to the brazing rod. I used a 15% silver rods. I am not sure what brand and exact specs on that rod. I will try to find out and post the specs. If you have other questions please let me know. Thank you
Hello! Beautiful work! Have you looked at Josiah Boomershine's habaki? He is a young smith who polishes and makes traditional habaki for japaneses katana. Next time try using a jeweler's saw to cut habaki.😊
Hello. The blade thickness at the spot of the Habaki is 6.56mm or 0.253”. The thickness of the brass plate before I started the work is 2.40mm or about 0.095”, it is just little thinner then 1/8”. If you find I thicker brass it would be a lot better and easier especially at the top, so the top right and left corners bend will have some thickness to them. I bought the brass from Ace hardware, they have it in a 12” bars if I’m not mistaken. I hope this is helpful. Good luck.
@@JoaoVictor-hy7bg Just sand the brass at the soldering areas, clean the brass really good from oil, you can use alcohol, flux it good. Heat the brass very very hot for few minutes for the solder to stick. I found out that the vise that I used to hold the brass absorbed a lot of the heat from the brass, It would be better if it doesn’t touch anything. Only placed on fire brick or something like that.
