Kozuka in CPM3v

[Matthew Gregory]

I'm really not sure if this is a kozuka or a kwaiken, but it's smaller than the ones I normally make, and doesn't have a turks head knot, so I'm running with kozuka. Please pardon me if this is wrong. Just can't figure it's worth getting worked up over.

The knife features a 3-3/4" blade, with an overall length of 7-7/8", and is hand satin finished 5/32" Crucible CPM3v. The tang has been both drilled and tapered, and I've covered it in extremely thin G10 under the black stingray skin so you won't feel the holes under the skin, and then wrapped in tsuakito.

It also features a gorgeous pair of sterling silver Katabami Mon or wood sorrel menuki.

I was purposely targeting a sub-four-ounce weight, but the menuki and the resin are likely going to conspire against me. Without resin, this weighed in at 3-7/8 ounces.


Thanks for looking!

 

[Mecha]

I like that one a lot, glad it doesn't have the turk head.

 

[erik markman]

Sweet!

 

[Dawkind]

Another splendid ‘kozwakin’.....nothing quite like a Gregory Turks Head though.

 

[Lapedog]

I believe a kozuka just refers to the handle type that goes on the accessory knife which fits into the neck of the katana scabbard. (This little knife is called the kogatana and the handle that goes on it is the kozuka)

Source: http://www.shibuiswords.com/glossary.htm

Edited to add: forgot to mention how outstanding the knife is.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Well finished as usual and I love the size but I find the Menuki to be just a tad too big. That's just me though.

 

[Jsega51]

Love the blade profile and really love that long sweeping swedge.

 

[AVigil]

That looks great!

Perfect for a tucking into a toddlers waistband

 

[shqxk]

This is one great looking Japanese style little blade. Love that well crafted menuki.

 

[TE_Knives]

A great piece!!!

 

[d762nato]

Good looking little blade I like it and it sounds like it's light as a feather...almost.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

It’s deceptive, bud - from this angle, it really does look like too much, but when you hold it, it offers a nice palm swell that would otherwise be too thin because of the taper. Slightly smaller would work, too, but finding good menuki is hard as it is!

Well finished as usual and I love the size but I find the Menuki to be just a tad too big. That's just me though.

 

[Win Heger]

Love it, you're making some great pieces, right up my alley!

 

[john april]

i like it sans turks knot. gives it a smoother look ! very nice.

 

[Mike157]

So clean and classy. Love the menuki and blade profile. Mike

 

[R APPLEBY]

Another great piece Matt, I'm in agreement, looks better with out turks head

 

[Darrin Sanders]

It’s deceptive, bud - from this angle, it really does look like too much, but when you hold it, it offers a nice palm swell that would otherwise be too thin because of the taper. Slightly smaller would work, too, but finding good menuki is hard as it is!

Hadn't considered that. I bet it dies have a good feel to it now that you mention it. Pics are great but nothing takes the place of actually handling a piece yourself.

 

[Josh Rider]

That’s a whole lot of cool wrapped up in a small package!

 

[JParanee]

Ultra clean buddy

 

[RogerP]

Very slick piece Matt.