1095 Kwaiken {{Ray skin and nice hamon}}

[BenR.T.]

Here is another knife I have left from the OKCA winter show.
This is actually the fourth Japanese style blade I have made, but they have all sold before I could post them. Thanks Marc ; )
It is another kwaiken, this time in 1095. The handle is green rayskin, with black tsuka ito, and has a tapered tang.
The handle is soaked in a wood hardener. So it is rock solid, but still has a natural look and feel.
Here are the specs.

OAL - 11"
Blade - 4.5"
Steel - 3/16" 1095 Clay quenched, and polished to show a very nice hamon
Handle - Black tsuka ito over green ray skin
Price - $330 + $10 shipping comes in a zippered case
Payment can be made via paypal to bentendick@gmail.com
Thanks for looking!!

 

[Sonnydaze]

I'm glad you were able to show us this one. That's very, very nice.
Sonnydaze

 

[MKP]

It is very wonderful that you made it with the traditional geometry hira zukuri; versus the tactical americanized tanto profile we often seen.

 

[nikoknife48]

Great execution of Japanese inspired blade !

 

[Wildog007]

It is very wonderful that you made it with the traditional geometry hira zukuri; versus the tactical americanized tanto profile we often seen.

Ditto. That is VERY nice!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks very much guys!