"Last Will" Tanto (Sheath pics added)

[BenR.T.]

This a new "tribal" style tanto that I just finished. It not a traditional tanto, but more of my interpretation.
I did this one in in 5160 and gave it an antiqued finish, and a browned guard. The handle is actually a full tang, but slightly stepped for the guard. It has a hemp underwrap and brown Tsuka Ito. Oal is 15.5", with a 10" blade.
All comments welcome.

 

[JParanee]

Very cool indeed

I like it very much

 

[Lycosa]

Ben- Your work is excellent.
Rolf

 

[Joe Watson]

I love your work, especially this subdued, rustic look. Right up my alley!

 

[Lorien]

damn fine looking knife, Ben

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks very much gentlemen!

 

[bchboy1206]

That is a real beauty!!! I would be proud to own that!

 

[FearAgent]

Wow really gorgeous blade. I've got no idea what I'd do with it, but I want one

 

[Kohai999]

I like it too, Ben....but I would LOVE it with a habaki or habaki analogue.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks Steven. I haven't tried making a habaki yet, it is something I need to learn.

 

[Ironwood666]

Excellent

 

[BladeScout]

That looks GREAT!
Elegant lines, good detail and I really like that finish.

 

[fishface5]

I love your work, especially this subdued, rustic look. Right up my alley!

totally it's gorgeous!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks again guys, here are a few pics of the finished leather. I tried to give it an antiqued look, to match knife. It is entirely hand stitched.

The blade is pretty covered in oil in this pic.

 

[FearAgent]

Very nice! Excellent work on the sheath. Really like the aged look

 

[BenR.T.]

Thank you!

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

I'm with unclejoe, digging the subdued tones. Nice job.

 

[Steve Randall]

Great knife. I like the blade a lot shape ,patina and lines . cool sheath

Steve

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I really like this knife. It has very pleasing lines. The finish looks great and so does the grinds.

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks for taking the time to comment guys, I appreciate it. I am learning that sometimes less, is more. This knife is good example of that.