Here is another knife I just finished up for the upcoming OKCA winter show.
It is another kwaiken, this time in 1095. The handle is green rayskin, with black tsuka ito, and has a tapered tang.
The OAL is 11", and the handle is 4.5".(more traditional length)
Let me know what you guys think.
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(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2645.jpg)
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I think it is Sweet!
I really like it.
Very nicely done.
Darcy :)
slick!
Very very nice !!!
Thanks guys, these are a lot of fun to do.
Who's going to make the saya for it? Do you do the lacquer work?
MAP
I have never done a Saya, maybe someday.
I make saya's. We have a traditional Japanese sword dojo here. We study Shin Shin Seki Juchi Ru, it goes back to 1536. If you send me a pattern I'll make you one. You will have to do the lacquer yourself.
MAP
That is neat stuff Michael. Any pics ? Did you go to Russia on the hunt you mentioned a while back ?
The hogs at Matador not so eagerly await your return.
I love it. I really like that.
Can you tell me where you get your black tsuka ito?
Thanks guys!
Here you go Karl....
http://www.lacesforless.com/hikingbootlaces-1.aspx
If you need longer ones, you can order it by the gross (144 yds). I have an order in right now for a gross of black and brown.
Gotcha - thanks, Ben.