This is a custom order 3.5" kwaiken with a polished hamon and ivory rayskin. The customer wanted a 3.5" blade so it is legal to carry in his state. It is made from 3/16" 1095 and should make a keen little slicer.
Here are some pics I snapped, let me know what you think.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3172.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3172.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3173.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3173.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3174.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3174.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3175.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3175.jpg.html)
Nice!
What type of sheath?
Thanks, it received a black leather sheath.
Well done Ben. Your doing some great pieces. Thanks for showing it here.
Chris
Very nice. Simple, clean, functional. The hamon looks great and adds a classy touch. The one thing I don't like on this style of blade is that they don't have a guard. Just a personal preference. Beautiful blade regardless.
Matt Toms
WHOOOOOAAAAAA!!!
Most-excellent work right there Ben!
Would have liked to seen that blade safely in its black leather sheath.
Keep the wind in your face!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Very nice work !