Here's a neat little thing.

[bobwill1]

This one's made by "tinker" and it's over on bladeart's site. Someone here probably also found it already, but I thought I'd post the pic anyway. It seems to be about the most authentic looking that I've seen an American blademaker get it.

 

[Bill Martino]

He's got the blade form down pretty good. Handle looks a bit strange, tho.

 

[bobwill1]

From what I've seen, Michael tends to do his "interpretation" of different styles. Atleast once he's done a jian that had a very vikingesque look to it, do mostly to fullering.

 

[Walosi]

for "double Woodchuckery" Nice stuff in both the scabbard and handle.

 

[bobwill1]

It's priced at $330.
http://www.bladeart.com/swords/tinkerblades/daggers, dirks & bowies.htm
They say that the best blademakers and smiths can't afford their own work, and I used to post on swordforum.com and I believe that definately applies to Tinker. Nowing tinker it's probably thinner than an HI and meant entirely for use as a weapon.
"Overall length: 17 inches Weight is 1 lbs. 9.4 oz."
Definately not an Ang Kohla.

 

[Bill Martino]

If the kamis were getting paid US knifemaker's wages we couldn't afford their knives, either.

 

[jim_l_clifton]

bobwill,
I've handled a "few" K's that knifemakers have made,so far ,not impressed!By this I mean ,most of all ,"balance is wrong or NO bal. at all! This one looks good, have to ask "our" Vince about this one! The famous "world renoun"Vince at BladeArt is none other than "our" HI Vince! If anyone wants to buy some Customs,call BladeArt & talk to Vince! Vince is the nicest guy in the world & one of the best Knife M/A's in Fl. or anywhere else for that matter!With a knife or gun,he is simply one of the best , I've seen him work"he's scary"with a blade!
jim

 

[Bill Martino]

That's why I call him Zorro.