custom/handmade Japanese inspired tanto pics

[SBranson]

That's beautiful Erin!

 

[Kohai999]

Not really a tanto, but here's some japanese stuff I've been working on lately.

NOT tanto by any stretch of the imagination.....credible kiridashi, tho!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Storm Crow]

These were posted elsewhere a while back. They both went home with a fellow at the Blade Show.

 

[Lycosa]

Great knives... Great thread.
Thanks all!

 

[BenR.T.]

I really like that big one James!

 

[Matthew Gregory]

This one's going to keep me awake at night.

Fantastic, Erin - I love every aspect of it!!!!!

 

[Josh Mason]

Oh man. That knife and sheath stopped me in my tracks. Pure wicked.

 

[J&G-Designs]

made by Anza

 

[Infi-del]

Thanks for bumping this one Chad... I had forgotten about it.
Here's one that I just shot photos of this weekend. I guess it could be called an American Tanto... or maybe some sort of kwaiken. {shrug}

Erin

I'm in love with this one. For me... it's gotta have some kind of tsuba. I just don't like the ones with the little braided ring at the top. Has to have some kind of tsuba to feel right.

 

[perado]

Dennis Cook

 

[Josh Mason]

I've never seen Mr. Cooks work. Those are fantastic!

 

[perado]

Dennis is married to Lynn Dawson, Barry Dawson's niece. She does amazing things, too.

 

[J&G-Designs]

Dennis Cook

Saw his work at the last gun show, superb craftsmanship. Going to pick up a few of his knives and the next one.

 

[perado]

I hope to see one of them again, soon. One of our best gunshow venues was closed, so I haven't seen any of them since last December.

 

[Hans17]

Here's some of the ones I made.<br />
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What was the main tool that you used to shape the blade?

 

[perado]

Beauties all. I especially like the Wharny. Is it sharpened on the top edge, too?

 

[Serge Panchenko]

A few of mine:

 

[perado]

Well DANG! If I keep looking at these pages, I'll need to win a lottery or something.

Serge, your whole lineup is incredible. I think you're successful in your stated goal with your art knives. That little ring knife really struck a chord with me.

 

[Josh Mason]

Hey Hans, I used a 2x72 belt grinder for all of my shaping and grinding

 

[Serge Panchenko]

Thanks perado