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Hey there everybody! Here’s a new tanto I’ve finally finished. It could be considered an Aikuchi I suppose since it’s guardless. But I just can’t abide a smooth transition from under the handle to the edge, seems dangerous, so I added the “guardy” nubs!
Steel is NitroV with professional HT at 60/61, 1/8” x 1 1/4” at the nubs and the blade height is 15/16” at the ricasso and 1" at the belly. Balances at the front pin.
Hand sanded to 1200 grit for a fine satin finish. The edge was about .012” before sharpening. There’s some filework on the spine and the swedge flairs at the tip for extra strength.
Dimensions: 12 11/16” OAL, Tip to Scales 7 5/8”
The handle is Ironwood, heartwood on the ends and sapwood in the middle with 3/16” stainless pins, blue and orange G10 liners. It’s finished to 1200 grit, oiled and waxed.
The sheath says “Peace from Strength” in Kanji according to a few translators I checked.
$SOLD to your US door, and of course your satisfaction is my only priority. Paypal, check or MO, and the price includes fees and free shipping in the US.
Steel is NitroV with professional HT at 60/61, 1/8” x 1 1/4” at the nubs and the blade height is 15/16” at the ricasso and 1" at the belly. Balances at the front pin.
Hand sanded to 1200 grit for a fine satin finish. The edge was about .012” before sharpening. There’s some filework on the spine and the swedge flairs at the tip for extra strength.
Dimensions: 12 11/16” OAL, Tip to Scales 7 5/8”
The handle is Ironwood, heartwood on the ends and sapwood in the middle with 3/16” stainless pins, blue and orange G10 liners. It’s finished to 1200 grit, oiled and waxed.
The sheath says “Peace from Strength” in Kanji according to a few translators I checked.
$SOLD to your US door, and of course your satisfaction is my only priority. Paypal, check or MO, and the price includes fees and free shipping in the US.
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