---=== Armor Piercing 3V Tanto ===--- SOLD

BenR.T.

BenR.T.

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I just finished up the beast of a knife and it is now up for grabs. It has a beefy .290" thick CPM 3V blade. I did fullers on the sides and did something I have never seen before and milled a tapered fuller in the spine. It has a simple hand rubbed finish and mill finish flats. The spacer/seppa is hammered copper, the guard/tsuba is orange peel textured 6al4v Titanium and the menuki are hammered Titanium. The under wrap is bamboo fiber cord with a black ito wrap on top. It is soaked in wood hardener for a natural look but is rock solid.
This is a new twist on my Tanto design and I am pretty pleased with the finished product.

There is a build along here if you are interested...
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-3V-Tanto-Build-Along?p=14081963#post14081963

Here are the specs.


OAL - 14 5/8"
Blade - 9"
Steel - .290" 3V at 61hrc HT and Cryo done by me
Tsuba - 6al4v Titanium
Seppa - Copper
Menuki - Hammered titanium
Wrap - Bamboo cord and black ito wrap. Soaked in wood hardener for a natural look that is rock solid.
Sheath - Hand stitched veg tan leather
Price - SOLD
Paypal or Postal money order preferred.
I also accept major credit cards
bentendick at gmail.com

Thanks for looking!!













 
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Aaannddd its gone. Thanks for looking.
 
Doug C said:
That didn't take long, Ben. :thumbup:
Did it last 5 minutes ? :D

Doug
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13min, I didn't think I was ever gonna sell it!! :D

Seriously I appreciate everyone who buys my knives. I am full time supporting a family, thanks for making my dreams come true everyone!!
 
Wonderful work Sir , I admire anyone who makes Japanese style blades so well . Congrats on the rapid sell !
 
Awesome work! I've been watching on Instagram as well. If I still lived in Eugene, I'd be peeking through the shop windows!
 
Congratz, to the maker and the buyer.
Make more, Ben.
These knives pierce the armor of ignorance.
rolf
 
Glad to see this sell so quickly. You put all of your heart into your blades. I keep asking myself why I don't own one of yours...
 
Thanks for all of the comments and kind words guys!!
 
I've thought about it ron, maybe a turks head knot instead.
 
I am not knocking your work Sir and I am certainly no expert in the field on knife design. If I have given offense then I cry your pardon Sir.
 
No offense taken! I think it is a good idea, and I am sure I will do one like that at some point. It would lower the price a bit also.
 
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