Primitive San Mai

I really like that. Can you tell me more about the fire hardened bamboo and reasoning? I may want to try that.

Thanks. I used to make bows 20 years ago and we would heat treat the bamboo with a flame. The process does something to the natural resins but I couldn't tell you what. I just know that it hardens it a bit. So it's a hard, functional and replaceable option over wood. I have tons of wood and some stunning burls but for a quick primitive tool this is a viable and not so bad looking alternative that I have plenty of.
Just finished the sheath
 

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