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About the Yaki Ire Process Applied to Japanese Swords

What those who are not familiar with the metallurgy or construction of Japanese swords such as a wakizashi or katana might not know is that, in addition to sporting all the authentic components of the traditional design, and being made from an appropriate steel alloy, they must also be treated according to the principles of “yaki ire”. This is also known as clay tempering, and...

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