Maringer Vorpal style tanto

BenR.T.

BenR.T.

Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler
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Hey guys, I was inspired by all of the cool Maringer pieces I've seen online lately to try and build my version.
I went old school with flared brass tubes and green micarta scales. The 8.75" blade is of course 3V with my high performance heat treat.
It balances perfectly at the ricasso.
The sheath is a front exit similar to the originals, and can be carried with a shoulder rig or works equally well on the belt.
I have never had the pleasure of holding a Maringer vorpal, so it is kind of cool to get to play with my version of one.
If I get Tom's blessing, I may make a few more of these.









Showing the sheath, it would need a proper shoulder rig if carried this way, this is with simple sling.

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You did a fine job on both the knife and sheath.....very nicely done my friend. :cool:

Just needs red liners... ;)

One of my all-time favorite Knifemaker pictures....nothing quite like a flaming sword to go with a cup of coffee. :D
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Goodnite!!
Yes, Red liners. :D
Back in the day, I was so close to ordering a knife from Tom.
Thanks, Ben.
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Great job! I'd only be able to play with it cold sober, that sheath could get me in trouble :)

Red
 
Its long enough, why not just across the front ready for good old fashioned drawcut

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Dawkind said:
You did a fine job on both the knife and sheath.....very nicely done my friend. :cool:

Just needs red liners... ;)

One of my all-time favorite Knifemaker pictures....nothing quite like a flaming sword to go with a cup of coffee. :D
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Awesome pic!
I love red under green as much as you Dudley, wanted to keep it simple on this one though.
 
That's certainly an option. I would build a closed front sheath if it was to be sash carried.
 
So Tom and I are chatting, stay tuned. :cool:
 
Thanks guys.
Tom is gathering templates to send my way, I'll post a new thread once details are worked out.
I am pretty excited to take up the mantle of building Vorpals again.
 
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