8.5" Battle Tanto

[BenR.T.]

Hey guys! Been a bit since I posted due to computer problems. So I have some catching up to do, starting with this one.
Here is a one off tanto I just finished. I am mixing it up a bit using something besides black on the handle. : )
This one has an 8.5" CPM3V blade, with a deep fuller which leads to incredible balance just in front of the guard. I put an antique "bonsai" menuki under the light orange tsuka ito.
The sheath is hand stitched veg tan with Ostrich trim and a black g10 kurigata.

 

[John A. Larsen]

AWESOME looking knife! John

 

[NORTHWEST_KNIFE_GUY]

Wow, that thing is wicked looking. Beautiful work!

 

[Josh Rider]

Really awesome. Close in awesomeness to the boba fett knife. That finish looks cleeeeeean!

 

[Sled]

Love the change up. Nice to see a different wrap. Beautiful blade as usual.

 

[john april]

nice color combinations. great work.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Love this one. Not sure which I like more, this or your recent wak. Not an easy choice!

 

[JParanee]

Sweet

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks guys! Really happy with the overall package.

 

[BenR.T.]

I just got back from the Northwest Handbuilt Invitational in Portland where I sold this knife.

It was shortly there after stolen from the gentleman's truck that purchased it. Give me a heads up if this is spotted on the secondary market.

 

[Dawkind]

Beautiful work and a terrible story.....that's how these dirtbags are these days, hope it doesn't sully the show.