Barker Hokkaido

[Barker]

This is my first tanto design. I call it the Hokkaido after the Hokkaido Inu breed of dog pictured below. This blade is made of CPM D2 5/32" thick that has been hollowed ground with a convexed tip for strength. The blade has a 5.25" cutting edge with a satin finish. The Rockwell hardness of the blade is 60. The scales are black linen micarta on a tapered tang. The overall length is 10.75". The grind was inspired by Bob Lum's work. I have always admired his tantos as I'm sure you have too. I would appreciate any comments
-John

 

[silver_pilate]

Gorgeous, John! One of my all time favorite factory blades was a Lum tanto from Spyderco. Your knife brings back memories of that blade (it was stolen about 5 years ago in a home break in....lost about $1500 in knives and two pistols). I love the tip grind. Great job!

--nathan

 

[Landi]

John, your grinds on that knife are truly incredible.

 

[TekSec]

Oh, John, you really outdid yourself on this one. Those grinds are incredible. Just outstanding!

 

[JasonSCarter]

Incredible Grinding! and that tip! Outstanding Work!

Jason

 

[armourer2]

That is a great looking knife!

Patrick

 

[cotdt]

now THAT'S what's I call a tanto tip!

 

[Jeremy Horton]

john.. oh so sick,,,,,,,,,,,, thanks for the pics

 

[JBS TOOLMAKER]

Bam!! I am also a fan of Mr. Lum, but that knife is all you. Awesome work. Are you liking the CPM D-2 ?

 

[Hesparus]

I love it. It really evokes Bob Lum without copying him.

- Chris

 

[kevin adams]

man, just sitting still the knife looks like its cutting something!

 

[Lucky Bob]

I have to say, I generally don't like tantos, but I'll easily make an exception for this one! The varied grinding and the swedge, the overall lines... just amazing.

 

[willrise]

VERY COOLS, It flows very sexy

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That's a wonderfully ground blade.

The Ainu is a wonderful breed.

 

[Lorien]

that's a friggin cool knife.

 

[kauai Marc]

Awesome knife John,as usual your grinds are superb,i really like the tip as well.
Marc

 

[Samurai Stu]

Smart and clean and all business. I think I have to change my shorts.

 

[bear1889]

Love the lines of that knife

 

[t1mpani]

That's the best looking modern tanto I've ever seen, and I'll include the Lum in that comparison. Very, very nice.

 

[308sniper]

That is a work of art, nicely done