This sword is now polished and awaits its hilt parts.
It won’t be etched until the entire hilt fitting has been
concluded to avoid accidental scuffing of the surface that would require
further polishing to remove.
It has been hand rubbed to a 300 grit finish, whilst I could
clearly polish it further, I subscribe to the theory that the acid works better
if it has a “ground” to bite into, rather than a totally smooth 1200 grit
finish.
As it is though, the effect of the steel has a satin quality
that I have always found entrancing.
Another joy at this stage is the texture and patterning of
the folded steel is revealed upon intimate inspection of the surface. It is
impossible to photograph (at least with my ability), but if held in a certain
way, at a certain angle at good light – the whole mystery can be read and
absorbed.
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