custom/handmade Japanese inspired tanto pics

**SBranson** · 07-31-2012, 07:12 PM

That's beautiful Erin!

**Kohai999** · 07-31-2012, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by Josh Mason

Not really a tanto, but here's some japanese stuff I've been working on lately.

NOT tanto by any stretch of the imagination.....credible kiridashi, tho!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

**Storm Crow** · 08-01-2012, 02:07 AM

These were posted elsewhere a while back. They both went home with a fellow at the Blade Show.

**Lycosa** · 08-01-2012, 07:23 AM

Great knives... Great thread.
Thanks all!

**BenR.T.** · 08-01-2012, 08:18 AM

I really like that big one James!

**Matthew Gregory** · 08-01-2012, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Erin Burke

This one's going to keep me awake at night.

Fantastic, Erin - I love every aspect of it!!!!!

**Josh Mason** · 08-01-2012, 10:51 PM

Oh man. That knife and sheath stopped me in my tracks. Pure wicked.

**J&G-Designs** · 08-01-2012, 11:35 PM

made by Anza

**Infi-del** · 08-02-2012, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Erin Burke

Thanks for bumping this one Chad... I had forgotten about it.
Here's one that I just shot photos of this weekend. I guess it could be called an American Tanto... or maybe some sort of kwaiken. {shrug}

Erin

I'm in love with this one. For me... it's gotta have some kind of tsuba. I just don't like the ones with the little braided ring at the top. Has to have some kind of tsuba to feel right.

**perado** · 08-02-2012, 11:01 AM

Dennis Cook

**Josh Mason** · 08-02-2012, 08:09 PM

I've never seen Mr. Cooks work. Those are fantastic!

**perado** · 08-02-2012, 08:48 PM

Dennis is married to Lynn Dawson, Barry Dawson's niece. She does amazing things, too.

**J&G-Designs** · 08-05-2012, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by perado

Dennis Cook

Saw his work at the last gun show, superb craftsmanship. Going to pick up a few of his knives and the next one.

**perado** · 08-05-2012, 03:23 PM

I hope to see one of them again, soon. One of our best gunshow venues was closed, so I haven't seen any of them since last December.

**Hans17** · 08-05-2012, 03:51 PM

Here's some of the ones I made.<br />
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What was the main tool that you used to shape the blade?

**perado** · 08-05-2012, 05:35 PM

Beauties all. I especially like the Wharny. Is it sharpened on the top edge, too?

**Serge Panchenko** · 08-06-2012, 02:20 AM

A few of mine:

**perado** · 08-06-2012, 09:54 AM

Well DANG! If I keep looking at these pages, I'll need to win a lottery or something.

Serge, your whole lineup is incredible. I think you're successful in your stated goal with your art knives. That little ring knife really struck a chord with me.