A Tanto , last knife for this year - withdrawn

Jack O'Neill

Jack O'Neill

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Hello folks , Finished this sweet tanto today just in time for a last post in 2022 , hope you all like it .

This knife has been flat ground from 5/32 A-2 tool steel bar stock , I did a hand sanded finish on the blade to a 400 grit with wet silcone carbide paper for a nice satin finish . It has been heat treated to RCH of 61-62 and enjoyed a nice cold bath quench in minus 100 degree dry ice and acetone .
The overall length is 11-1/2" , the blade tip to bolster is 7" and tip to plunge line is 6" IMG_7676 (2).JPGIMG_7678 (2).JPGIMG_7679 (2).JPGIMG_7682 (2).JPGIMG_7683 (2).JPGIMG_7686 (2).JPGIMG_7687 (2).JPGIMG_7690 (2).JPGIMG_7692 (2).JPGIMG_7693 (2).JPG

The handle , we have a dovetailed bolster of desert ironwood with a matching dovetailed handle of stabilized Katalox all mounted to a hollow ground tapered tang with epoxy and stainless steel mosaic pins .

Sheath is 8 oz , veg tanned leather hand stitched right hand carry .

$310.00 includes free shipping in the USA , priority mailed shipped and insured . International interest please write for shipping cost . Pay-pal , postal m/o or checks held to clear . My PP is sandlot@charter.net

Thanks for looking and comments always welcome .
 
Smiticus said:
I can’t remember ever seeing you make a tanto before. Is this your first one Jack? I def dig it. Just wondering how often you make them.
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I made another one like this awhile back with oyster pearl kirinite and a black paper micarta bolster . The wife took custody of it after 2 weeks when no one bought . I have made a few small pocket tanto's and will be again soon .
 
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