Hand-forged katana: Step 9, scabbard and handle

W2 knife-making steel links:
Ebay single bar: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303644844635
Ebay three pack: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303644844373
Ebay five pack: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303644843589

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Barstock...

W2 steel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUIwN...

In these videos I forge Japanese blades by hand. I heat treat them, polish them, and make all the parts necessary for mounting them. These videos are targeted to people who are interested in metal art, blacksmithing, forging, knife-making, and sword-making or are simply interested in maker videos. I try to present content in a calm, relaxing fashion that anyone can enjoy watching, whether you participate in this hobby or not.
My most recent blades are made from modern high carbon steel, such as W1 drill rod and custom W2 steel bars. In the future I plan on smelting my own tamahagane and making swords and daggers from that ancient steel.
katana, wakizashi, tanto, habaki, fuchi, kashira, menuki, tsuba, tsuka, quench, temper, hamon, asmr, tamahagane, W2 steel