Hey guys here is another kwaiken I just finished up. It was actually a cut off piece from a larger kwaiken that I still need to finish.
I normally would have chucked such a small piece, but this one kinda spoke to me.
It has an epoxy soaked hemp wrap handle, and polished hamon.
I gave it a shorter, more traditional length handle as well
This is the first time I have used 1095(Aldo's), and only the third hamon I have tried. I am very pleased with how it turned out.
I also tried out my new etcher and stencil. I will still use my makers mark periodically , but with a name as unique as mine, I might as well use it!
It is about 3/16" thick at the spine. The OAL is 8 7/8", with a 5" blade.
I have to thank Ryan Weeks for posting up his hamon process, it helped me out a lot. Thanks buddy!
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Ben that's really nice!
Very interesting look,I really like it,good job. :thumbsup:
Ben,
You're doing some really nice stuff!
Looks great.....I like Japenese inspired blades.
Darcy :)
Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I have been enjoying doing these Japanese style blades, definitly different for me.
That is just too cool.
Nice job Ben,
Ben, really an attractive knife! You can make any style attractive!
Nice work.
Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
Ben, great knife and new mark. Can you provide a link to Ryan's Hamon process? Thanks
Thanks again guys.
Here is the link to the hamon tutorial
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/997744-My-Hamon-Process
Sweet nice looking knife.
Rob
Thanks Rob!