Home from vacation to a pleasant surprise!!!

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I was not expecting this to show up till next year but I got an email from Aunty during my 3 weeks of mandatory vacation and arrived home today to find this...

My custom ordered 21" M43 with white metal fittings a shallow fuller a larger handle and a 1/2" spine (I measured it with a caliper, it is so close to 1/2" that it almost makes me think it was CNC cut)

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I love the grain of the horn!
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Anyone know which Kami mark this is?
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The photos above do not really do the size of the blade justice because I ordered a larger handle (it was supposed to just be thicker but ended up being longer as well) so this should give a little perspective, I wear XL gloves.
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Just measured the length, it is 21 3/4".

Oh and since I have my own thread I may as well post this...
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That's gorgeous. The handles on the Karda and Chakmak look really nice too. Beautiful set up for sure.
 
I can't help but think the guy who made this one thought he was making it for a gorilla. I don't have a scale to give a weight but it has some heft to it and most people would not be able to swing it.
 
I have a couple like that. Would not swing them full force unless there is something very solid to stop them!
 
Wow sweet blade. How does one go about ordering a custom blade and what's the usual price? Would really like a custom blade (when I get enough money put away)
 
Just shoot a message to Yangdu with exactly what you are looking for and wait a while, for me it took 6 months but the time all depends on how much work there is to do at the shop and the local conditions over there at the time. As far as price you would work that out with Yangdu when you make the request but this one cost me $350. Just a warning though what you get may not be exactly what you order as there is a language barrier and some things we request just are not realistic when a professional looks at it.
 
Wow sweet blade. How does one go about ordering a custom blade and what's the usual price? Would really like a custom blade (when I get enough money put away)
 
Very nice blade! That horn looks great and that fuller was a great idea! C&K are beautifully done as well! I was thinking the mark belonged to Lachhu as well but he usually makes 5-7 rays from what ive seen but then again the centerpunch markings are new to me as well? Maybe more time consuming so less rays?
 
That is indeed a beautiful blade, halfsquelch. I got an up close look when I visited Auntie and it is truly impressive. Thanks for the insight Philllll,I was also wondering who's mark that was as I have a blade by the same kami and couldn't figure it out.
 
Wow, that is one heck of a pleasant surprise to come home to. Lovely, and I agree the horn is incredible. I love the colors running through it. Looks great with the white metal bolster ect. Fits nicely in your collection too :)
 
Great pix and post, thank you for sharing
 
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