More about Mounting Videos (2) by Walter Sorrells
From Walter's Japanese Sword Video Series
Make a scabbard? And mount a katana?! SWEET!
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Walter talks with you about how you can mount (make scabbards & handles) for Japanese-style swords - even if you didn't make the blade yourself!
OR just learn more about the craft!
Walter Sorrells teaches YOU ... drawing on many years dedicated to the endless journey of mastery in all things Japanese swords - and other blades.
Want to make a scabbard? AND mount a katana?
Walter shows the basics of mounting Japanese blades in this two-part video (shot in high def).
You'll learn everthing you need to fully mount a Japanese style blade as Walter walks you through two fully mounted katanas. Have fun creating your own beautiful and functional scabbard!
- Learn some woodworking fundamentals as you learn how to make a shirasaya (resting scabbard) using traditional and modern tools.
- Learn how to carve and lacquer scabbards,
- Watch how to wrap the handles using two different methods.
Rayskin, handle wrapping, chisels, planes, woods, lacquer —
it’s all covered here!
