Sword Making Tutorial Make Your Own Gladius

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Thanks Matt yep ho wood is brilliant stuff (Japanese magnolia) but usually if ordered from a dealer it comes in pre shaped blanks I believe and is God aweful expensive I think. However a must have if you have Nihonto to consider. You can use good quality seasoned polar for that too but ho wood is an absolute joy to work with.

For this kind of project one can just go to their local lumber yard or builders supply and get ready to go poplar for only a few bucks.

Many thanks for your post.

Kind regards,

Rick