New large tanto model

[gooeytek]

Your tantos are grail stuffs. I think this is my favorite of them all.

 

[Murray White]

This should be a winner Ben. Wonderful piece and a great addition to any collection.

 

[David Stifle]

It is so precise it reminds me of something Nathan would make. A real presence to it.:thumbup:

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks again guys. Just found out I won with this piece.

 

[Mike157]

Style, design, fit, finish, attention to detail, craftsmanship......it was almost a foregone conclusion.:thumbup: Congratulations Ben. Your detailed WIP was also a pleasure to follow. Mike

 

[EScott]

Great lines, great work.

 

[Storm Crow]

I enjoyed watching this build on Instagram. And having gotten to handle some of your big tantos at the Gathering, I know this thing is going to feel good in the hand.

 

[BenR.T.]

Style, design, fit, finish, attention to detail, craftsmanship......it was almost a foregone conclusion.:thumbup: Congratulations Ben. Your detailed WIP was also a pleasure to follow. Mike

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed the build.

Great lines, great work.

I enjoyed watching this build on Instagram. And having gotten to handle some of your big tantos at the Gathering, I know this thing is going to feel good in the hand.

Thanks fellas I appreciate it.

 

[Dragons Breath Knives]

Congratulations Ben!!!!! Any chance I can get one of these?

 

[john april]

definite winner ! congrats.

 

[BenR.T.]

Congratulations Ben!!!!! Any chance I can get one of these?

Thanks. This one is spoken for, but my books are open.

 

[ht-china]

great！！

 

[BenR.T.]

Thank you.

 

[JParanee]

Love your design interpretations Ben

Great piece

You need to do a cutting video

 

[MIGUY]

Dang... Nice work! And of course lycosa is here, I'm surprised he didn't ask for red!

 

[BenR.T.]

Love your design interpretations Ben

Great piece

You need to do a cutting video

Thanks Joe. I do need to do some more cutting vids. I need to make another tester for myself, I sold the last Waki too quick.

Here is a 4" blade cutting a free standing Paper towel tube.

[video=youtube;EG0yoNLEA9M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG0yoNLEA9M[/video]

 

[BenR.T.]

Dang... Nice work! And of course lycosa is here, I'm surprised he didn't ask for red!

He knows I'll make him a red one when he is ready. : )

 

[sloth357]

dope.

 

[Lycosa]

Thanks, brotha...

 

[JParanee]

Ben

Just a thought

I really like the direction your work is going

The Japanese blade when it comes to the larger pieces was really the piece of combat artistry because of the way it was worn and utilized

The draw cut is everything

Like the gunslinger breaking leather quick the Samurai broke saya quick


Whiles the leather sheath with this piece is beautiful the stud is set in a western style carry meaning edge down vs up

The Japanese blade needs to be drawn on its spine not its edge

Just some thoughts

Love your work