CPM3V Ko-Katana

[BenR.T.]

Hey everyone! I happy to present my newest blade. This one is my longest sword to date (new longer kiln!!). The sword features a wide 22" long CPM 3v blade with my high performance ht and Cryo.
The deep fuller and flat grind lend to a balance point only 2" in front of the tsuba/guard.
It has an 11" handle wrapped in gorgeous indigo tsuka ito soaked in west system epoxy making it strong and durable but with a natural look and feel. The tsuba and menuki are both heat anodized titanium which compliment the wrap nicely

The saya is just as solid as the sword being hand laid carbon fiber over a tero tuf core. The kurigata is black polished G10. A nice strong alternative to buffalo horn.

Thanks for looking!!

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[Juha Perttula]

Nice sword, I like how you used the modern materials for Katana.

 

[The Shatz]

Wow I would love to have it beautiful work!!

 

[stabber]

Amazing Piece

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

 

[Khanvoy44]

Wonderful work! The extra long edge on the tanto gives her a unique profile. Congratulations.

 

[Bigfattyt]

This sword is amazing in hand. So solid and well done. The grinds, the handle treatment and wrap, and the Saya was so over the top!!!! The Saya would stop a sword stroke, and there would be no concern about pulling the blade through the saya into your had (a concern when practicing drawing, and cutting).
Just an amazing package!!

 

[Mike157]

What a beauty, Ben. So well done, and so clean. Love that hand finish on that large blade! Mike

 

[Matthew Gregory]

I just like to say kurigata.


kurrriigaaaaatttttaaaa

 

[Storm Crow]

I got to handle this a little bit at Blade Show West. Surprisingly light for such a big blade! Loved it.

 

[JParanee]

Great piece

 

[Storm Crow]

Sense of scale in the talented hands of its maker.

bsw17 by James Helm, on Flickr