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This is the OFFICIAL, one and only, Pre-Order Thread for the Bush Wakizashi Mega and the Tyrant Katana Magnum Opus. This thread will remain locked until Wednesday 01/07 @ 7:00PM EST, at which point it will go live. Orders will be placed in this thread and I will have it stickied in my subforum for future reference.
The Bush Waki and Tyrant Katana Magnum Opus will both be ordered in this thread together.
TURN AROUND TIME, DEPOSITS, AND OPTIONS:
The Bush Waki will be made first. We are aiming for a turn around time of 4-6 months to begin delivery.
The Tyrant Katana Magnum Opus will be made second. We are aiming for a turn around time of 8-12 months to begin delivery.
I am working with all due speed on both models, but these are complex projects and delays can happen, so be prepared that your blade could take longer than anticipated. If 12 months pass and you don't have your Waki, you are eligible for a refund. If 18 months pass and you don't have your Katana in hand, you are eligible for a refund.
OPTIONS
- My creative wheels just don't stop turning. Between the time these are launched and the time they are finishing production, I'm sure we will come up with some crazy cool handle and finish options in addition to what is offered at launch.
- With that said, you only need to tentatively select your handle material, blade finish, and any Misc options. Once the swords are finishing production, I will post real pictures of all the handle options and blade finishes we have come up with, so you won't have to make your final decision until you have seen them for real. So if you tentatively order canvas micarta and a stonewashed blade at launch, but see the finished pictures a few months from now and decide you want carbon fiber scales and a satin finish, that's no problem.
DEPOSIT
- I am requiring a $650 upfront flat deposit for the Waki and a $900 flat deposit for the Katana, with final balance due upon delivery. The deposit helps cover production cost and get these models off the ground. I hate asking for money upfront, but its not possible to do a project this expensive and complex without a deposit. Keep in mind I won't actually make any money myself until your blade is ready for delivery.
Finally, before we start, I want to give a HUGE thank you to M MechE for doing the the modeling and simulations for both swords. The man is a certifiable genius and this project simply would not have been possible without his help and support.
Now, onto the Good Stuff.
THE BUSH WAKI MEGA
The Bush Waki Mega is the culmination of a nearly decade long desire to create the ultimate bush sword that you can go smash stuff in the woods with. We've spent countless hours working through various iterations before settling on these specs. This is a Wakizashi in name only. It has absolutely nothing in common with a real Japanese Wakizashi, but I had to call it something.
This blade has some incredible features that I think really set it apart from anything out there. First, the sword itself is utterly massive. Coming in at 35in overall length and 3lbs in weight, its a true monster that's meant to be swung with two hands.
It features a unique compound bevel for increased cutting performance and durability + it has the added benefit of looking kind of like a hamon which is cool. For the handle, we have a fully enclosed tang with a seppa, steel guard, steel collar, and CNC milled steel pommel. We worked overtime to make sure this sword will be both durable and high performance. The blade features a large Center of Percussion that will mitigate shock and make sure that your chops make that nice dead thud sound with minimal reverberation. If you've ever played a racquet sport like tennis or pickleball, you'll know how much just a few grams of lead tape can change the power of the racquet or paddle. With the Bush Waki, we worked hard to create a generous center of percussion that can accommodate a variety of handle materials without losing performance.
The only compromise we had to make on the Bush Waki, is that handle is permanently affixed to the tang. The scales and handle components are not removable or interchangeable, so pick your handle options wisely.
This blade is made to stand up to hard use and big powerful chops. With that said, Its important to avoid batoning directly on the handle or guard as they could sustain damage. Likewise, I'd avoid trying to do something like baton a tree trunk in half. Even with great engineering, a sword can only be so durable when it gets to this length. But, this will process your firewood no problem.
Lastly, on fit an finish. I am going to do my absolute best to make these as clean and beautiful as possible. That said, at this price point, I can't spend my entire life chasing grit scratches or fighting to grind out tiny tool marks. You may see a small tool mark here and there or a grit mark through the stonewashed finish. Likewise, if you go with a satin finish, it may not be as totally flawless as it would be on a small knife. In terms of flatness, I will do my absolute best to get these as flat as possible, but there will probably be a small amount of deflection across a blade this big. I will not send you a blade with a noticeable warp, but don't be disappointed if you put it on a precision granite block you can see some daylight coming through. This is a compromise that must be made to use Z Tuff with a low temper and get the best toughness and edge performance possible. I could make my life easier and get all of these dead flat with a 1000F temper but we would lose edge stability and we'd have a worse sword.
My makers mark will probably be laser etched or milled into the rear of the pommel. I don't want to put anything on the blade or take away from the aesthetic by adding writing.
SPECS
.200in thick Z Tuff Steel 60-61RC
35in overall
24.5in blade
10.5in handle.
Point of Balance-~ 4in infront of guard
Weight: 3lbs exactly with micarta scales.
No sheath--> sorry.
Blade finish--> Stonewashed base and satin available at upcharge.
Seppa--> Stainless steel or bronze. (don't worry about choosing this option, we wont make you pick until you see real photos of the finished blades)
Scales- CNC milled with wave texture pattern. (no texture on carbon fiber)
Guard and collar-> stainless steel
Pommel-> CNC milled stainless steel
PRICING AND OPTIONS
$1,250--> $1,150 launch special with stonewashed finish and your choice natural canvas micarta or terotuf.
Handle Options (so far, tentatively select):
Grey Terotuf
Deep blue Terotuf
Orange Terotuf
OD green Terotuf
Tan Terotuf
Natural canvas micarta
Seafoam green Grip Tek X + $100
Bora Bora blue Grip Tek X + $100
Grey Glow Grip Tek X +$100
Blaze Orange Grip Tek X + $100
-> Grip Tek scales may need a thin G10 or micarta liner applied.
Vibe Composites Castille Jute Micarta (tan) +$100
Vibe Composites Midnight Black Jute Micarta + $100
Vibe Composities Burgandy Jute Micarta +$100
Natural Burlap Micarta + $100
Ruby Red Turbo Glow + $350
Snakeskin gold Fat Carbon Fiber +$350 (Match for Titianium Nitrided parts.)
Black Dunes Fat Carbon Fiber + $350 (this is the perfect match for DLC blade and parts)
Blade Finish Options (so far, tentatively select)
Stonewashed-> Base
Full blown satin--> + $200 (probably some form of a belt satin. I will make it look great I promise. With a satin finish, we may lose some of the prominence of the compound grind bevel)
DLC coating--> + $200 (If you choose DLC, I cannot guarantee that the coating will be absolutely perfect. DLC is so hard to remove off that you basically get one shot at it, and I can't scrap an entire blade if it isn't perfect. This is one of those options that may not even be feasible from a QC standpoint, but we will find out). I will run a test batch and see how they turn out in terms of appearance and making sure that the temp controls are adequate to not harm the temper of the Z Tuff. So don't be disappointed if we end up not being able to make DLC work on a blade this size.
MISC Options
Titanium Nitrided Parts. (gold appearance) seppa, guard, collar, pommel and hardware + $200
DLC coated parts (black appearance) seppa, guard, collar, pommel, and hardware + $200
TO ORDER
- Post your tentative choice of blade finish, handle material, and MISC options. Remember, the deposit is the flat $650 no matter what tentative options you select.
- Send me an email at huntsmanknifeco AT gmail DOT com and I will send you a paypal invoice for the $650 flat deposit. Beware of scammers. They are lurking. If the invoice comes from anything other than Huntsman Knife Co, its not me. I will independently email you the invoice number. Make sure it matches what you receive on the actual invoice so you don't get scammed.
- Please include your forum user name, real name, post number, and shipping address in your email.
- No limit on blades per person.
The Bush Waki and Tyrant Katana Magnum Opus will both be ordered in this thread together.
TURN AROUND TIME, DEPOSITS, AND OPTIONS:
The Bush Waki will be made first. We are aiming for a turn around time of 4-6 months to begin delivery.
The Tyrant Katana Magnum Opus will be made second. We are aiming for a turn around time of 8-12 months to begin delivery.
I am working with all due speed on both models, but these are complex projects and delays can happen, so be prepared that your blade could take longer than anticipated. If 12 months pass and you don't have your Waki, you are eligible for a refund. If 18 months pass and you don't have your Katana in hand, you are eligible for a refund.
OPTIONS
- My creative wheels just don't stop turning. Between the time these are launched and the time they are finishing production, I'm sure we will come up with some crazy cool handle and finish options in addition to what is offered at launch.
- With that said, you only need to tentatively select your handle material, blade finish, and any Misc options. Once the swords are finishing production, I will post real pictures of all the handle options and blade finishes we have come up with, so you won't have to make your final decision until you have seen them for real. So if you tentatively order canvas micarta and a stonewashed blade at launch, but see the finished pictures a few months from now and decide you want carbon fiber scales and a satin finish, that's no problem.
DEPOSIT
- I am requiring a $650 upfront flat deposit for the Waki and a $900 flat deposit for the Katana, with final balance due upon delivery. The deposit helps cover production cost and get these models off the ground. I hate asking for money upfront, but its not possible to do a project this expensive and complex without a deposit. Keep in mind I won't actually make any money myself until your blade is ready for delivery.
Finally, before we start, I want to give a HUGE thank you to M MechE for doing the the modeling and simulations for both swords. The man is a certifiable genius and this project simply would not have been possible without his help and support.
Now, onto the Good Stuff.
THE BUSH WAKI MEGA
The Bush Waki Mega is the culmination of a nearly decade long desire to create the ultimate bush sword that you can go smash stuff in the woods with. We've spent countless hours working through various iterations before settling on these specs. This is a Wakizashi in name only. It has absolutely nothing in common with a real Japanese Wakizashi, but I had to call it something.
This blade has some incredible features that I think really set it apart from anything out there. First, the sword itself is utterly massive. Coming in at 35in overall length and 3lbs in weight, its a true monster that's meant to be swung with two hands.
It features a unique compound bevel for increased cutting performance and durability + it has the added benefit of looking kind of like a hamon which is cool. For the handle, we have a fully enclosed tang with a seppa, steel guard, steel collar, and CNC milled steel pommel. We worked overtime to make sure this sword will be both durable and high performance. The blade features a large Center of Percussion that will mitigate shock and make sure that your chops make that nice dead thud sound with minimal reverberation. If you've ever played a racquet sport like tennis or pickleball, you'll know how much just a few grams of lead tape can change the power of the racquet or paddle. With the Bush Waki, we worked hard to create a generous center of percussion that can accommodate a variety of handle materials without losing performance.
The only compromise we had to make on the Bush Waki, is that handle is permanently affixed to the tang. The scales and handle components are not removable or interchangeable, so pick your handle options wisely.
This blade is made to stand up to hard use and big powerful chops. With that said, Its important to avoid batoning directly on the handle or guard as they could sustain damage. Likewise, I'd avoid trying to do something like baton a tree trunk in half. Even with great engineering, a sword can only be so durable when it gets to this length. But, this will process your firewood no problem.
Lastly, on fit an finish. I am going to do my absolute best to make these as clean and beautiful as possible. That said, at this price point, I can't spend my entire life chasing grit scratches or fighting to grind out tiny tool marks. You may see a small tool mark here and there or a grit mark through the stonewashed finish. Likewise, if you go with a satin finish, it may not be as totally flawless as it would be on a small knife. In terms of flatness, I will do my absolute best to get these as flat as possible, but there will probably be a small amount of deflection across a blade this big. I will not send you a blade with a noticeable warp, but don't be disappointed if you put it on a precision granite block you can see some daylight coming through. This is a compromise that must be made to use Z Tuff with a low temper and get the best toughness and edge performance possible. I could make my life easier and get all of these dead flat with a 1000F temper but we would lose edge stability and we'd have a worse sword.
My makers mark will probably be laser etched or milled into the rear of the pommel. I don't want to put anything on the blade or take away from the aesthetic by adding writing.
SPECS
.200in thick Z Tuff Steel 60-61RC
35in overall
24.5in blade
10.5in handle.
Point of Balance-~ 4in infront of guard
Weight: 3lbs exactly with micarta scales.
No sheath--> sorry.
Blade finish--> Stonewashed base and satin available at upcharge.
Seppa--> Stainless steel or bronze. (don't worry about choosing this option, we wont make you pick until you see real photos of the finished blades)
Scales- CNC milled with wave texture pattern. (no texture on carbon fiber)
Guard and collar-> stainless steel
Pommel-> CNC milled stainless steel
PRICING AND OPTIONS
Handle Options (so far, tentatively select):
Grey Terotuf
Deep blue Terotuf
Orange Terotuf
OD green Terotuf
Tan Terotuf
Natural canvas micarta
Seafoam green Grip Tek X + $100
Bora Bora blue Grip Tek X + $100
Grey Glow Grip Tek X +$100
Blaze Orange Grip Tek X + $100
-> Grip Tek scales may need a thin G10 or micarta liner applied.
Vibe Composites Castille Jute Micarta (tan) +$100
Vibe Composites Midnight Black Jute Micarta + $100
Vibe Composities Burgandy Jute Micarta +$100
Natural Burlap Micarta + $100
Ruby Red Turbo Glow + $350
Snakeskin gold Fat Carbon Fiber +$350 (Match for Titianium Nitrided parts.)
Black Dunes Fat Carbon Fiber + $350 (this is the perfect match for DLC blade and parts)
Blade Finish Options (so far, tentatively select)
Stonewashed-> Base
Full blown satin--> + $200 (probably some form of a belt satin. I will make it look great I promise. With a satin finish, we may lose some of the prominence of the compound grind bevel)
DLC coating--> + $200 (If you choose DLC, I cannot guarantee that the coating will be absolutely perfect. DLC is so hard to remove off that you basically get one shot at it, and I can't scrap an entire blade if it isn't perfect. This is one of those options that may not even be feasible from a QC standpoint, but we will find out). I will run a test batch and see how they turn out in terms of appearance and making sure that the temp controls are adequate to not harm the temper of the Z Tuff. So don't be disappointed if we end up not being able to make DLC work on a blade this size.
MISC Options
Titanium Nitrided Parts. (gold appearance) seppa, guard, collar, pommel and hardware + $200
DLC coated parts (black appearance) seppa, guard, collar, pommel, and hardware + $200
TO ORDER
- Post your tentative choice of blade finish, handle material, and MISC options. Remember, the deposit is the flat $650 no matter what tentative options you select.
- Send me an email at huntsmanknifeco AT gmail DOT com and I will send you a paypal invoice for the $650 flat deposit. Beware of scammers. They are lurking. If the invoice comes from anything other than Huntsman Knife Co, its not me. I will independently email you the invoice number. Make sure it matches what you receive on the actual invoice so you don't get scammed.
- Please include your forum user name, real name, post number, and shipping address in your email.
- No limit on blades per person.
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