Just finished up this order, and I am very happy with how it came out. I have done a similar one before, but with a longer blade. I am really pleased with how it looks with more compact blade.
The seppa is hammered copper and the tsuba is browned mild steel. It has a hemp wrapped handle that is epoxy soaked. The blade is 5160 with a nice antique finish.

Any and all comments welcome.

Great work, Ben. The copper is a nice touch too.

I really like this one Ben. Beautiful work.

Awesome as always.

Ben, even your photos are tremendous.  Nice contrasts and complementary treatments in this one.

nice....that definitely looks like one you could hammer through a brick and still keep going.


would love to see a time lapse of that handle wrap.    

Great lookin' blade Ben! I am  big fan of this style.

Thanks very much guys, I appreciate it!!

QuoteOriginally posted by Rick Marchand:
Great lookin' blade Ben! I am  big fan of this style.

Hey Rick, welcome!
And thanks, always been a big fan of your work.

Wow, I like it too!
Your work is well thought out and your choice of materials coupled with fit and finish!

I have said it before love your photographic style.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Foundation

I really like the way that came together. The copper, finish on the steel, the hemp handle all combines for a visually pleasing knife!

Thanks guys!!

That is BEAUTIFUL...........a real classic!

Thats a great Tanto!

GOD that is beautiful!

I love it.

Wish it were heading to me..

Thanks for posting the pics.

Nalajr