…This Daisho started as part of a larger order placed with him by an enthusiastic and seemingly reliable customer. Howard forged both blades as a set from the same stock comprising 100 layers of 1095 and 15N20 Steels. They were differentially heat treated, as is the Japanese norm, and shaped to the form of a Shinogi-zukuri Katana, and a Shobu-zukuri Wakizashi.
…Upon the completion of the blades, the customer was unable to pay for them. The order was farce, but the product was now reality.
(via Miguel)
