tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353993238228420112.post1268575842968482421..comments2024-03-19T07:51:40.661-05:00Comments on Carmen's Fun Painty Time: 42mm Samurai: Converting the peasantsEvilcartoonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601323279665213451noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353993238228420112.post-91182366624275447022013-02-04T11:28:24.174-06:002013-02-04T11:28:24.174-06:00That's a nagimaki which is similar to a nagina...That's a nagimaki which is similar to a naginata except that the handle is wrapped much like a traditional bladed weapon (katana, wakizashi etc) rather than being mounted a pole. <br /><br />I'm getting better at my "smithing." I spend quality time on the anvil, bot most of the fine work I do with needle files (shaping the blade, smoothing out the surface, sharpening edges.)Evilcartoonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601323279665213451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353993238228420112.post-88005073464936515762013-02-04T09:15:09.695-06:002013-02-04T09:15:09.695-06:00Love the weapon on the far right guy (naginata? ne...Love the weapon on the far right guy (naginata? negimaki? whatever it is, it looks great.)<br /><br />I'm watching your weapon smithing with great interest as I just got a ton of putty and am about to embark on a figure sculpting extravaganza to improve my skills. And they're going to need some sharp things to swing!iemattiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381883306896753352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353993238228420112.post-72815501577162444232013-02-02T18:18:53.034-06:002013-02-02T18:18:53.034-06:00Nice work.Nice work.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601444762722458674noreply@blogger.com