Dan Maragni Tanto

[Gary W. Graley]

You don't see much in the way of new work from Dan Maragni, mainly due to the fact that he's so very picky about the work he does, PLUS he is so very busy too!

Dan is a master bladesmith, he's researched ancient Japanese types of tantos as well as other blades though out history, this one is of the Mino School style of the Nambokucho Period, mid 1300's.

Forged from 1075 high carbon steel, the Shiago Togi final polish was done by Tim Zowada, also a master bladesmith. The Koshirae mounting and braided Tsukamaki, Tsuba and seppa, as well as the Menuki of a Lone Wolf howling at the moon, my uncle's nickname btw, were made by David Schleuter, a Japanese sword expert.

My wife's uncle had commisoned this from Dan, well lets say it's been a while now And it was worth the wait, obviously!!!

arrived in a nice bag as well, sorry don't know the technical term...

Tough to photograph the nice hamon that is present in the blade, very sweet tanto!!!

He's pretty dang happy with the results, asked me to photograph it so he could send some to the folks that made her up for him.

Thanks for looking !
G2

 

[clearytja]

WOW! I am unworthy to coment, however, I can not hold my tongue. That is a true work of art. One can begin to understand the duality of the East. Practical and beautiful all in one package. Tell him to enjoy it while watching an appropriate movie....maybe Seven Samurai or a Musashi flick!
TC

 

[SharpByCoop]

Two professionals at work here. Dan and you. What a treat.

Thanks for the incredible views!

Coop

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I'll pass that along on the movie suggestion,very good movie too.

And thanks Coop, far too kind sir, really appreciate it !
G2

 

[Lycosa]

Thank you Gary!
Will you bring that one to Lewisburg?
Rolf

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Hi Rolf, yep it belongs to my wife's uncle who has a table there in the main room, I'll be bringing it back to him as I had it to take photos of it for him.
Cya there!
G2