New large tanto model

It's for a left handed draw cut Joe. : )
Your right of course, I will make the sheath to the customers specs. If they prefer edge up, I'll make it happen.
The kydex sheaths I do for my Tantos can be carried either side edge up or down.

Here's one the same size for example.



 
I need to sell some of Lycosa's knives so I can afford to buy one of yours Ben... :)
 
Ben- sloth can afford to by two, or more, of your fantastic knives... right now.
 
JParanee said:
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
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Good comments as always, Joe. And you are right of course.



I just do not think that this is a Japanese blade, or anything that a Samurai would bear. But hey, I could be wrong.
 
This is a sweet knife... High quality. American made. Sure it wasn't made in a forge in some dark quaint idealistic back alley in Japan. However it is Japanese inspired.. I'm fine calling it a Japanese blade or simply JSB, why not? Not a traditional, but that's not what the intention was.

There is no comment in the description that says, THIS IS A REAL TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SAMURAI BLADE. Get over the semantics and leave it at NICE JOB MAN! :D
 
sloth357 said:
This is a sweet knife... High quality. American made. Sure it wasn't made in a forge in some dark quaint idealistic back alley in Japan. However it is Japanese inspired.. I'm fine calling it a Japanese blade or simply JSB, why not? Not a traditional, but that's not what the intention was.

There is no comment in the description that says, THIS IS A REAL TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SAMURAI BLADE. Get over the semantics and leave it at NICE JOB MAN! :D
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Not sure if that was directed at my comment or not. If so, then I think you misunderstood my comment. If not, then please ignore this post.
 
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It's a beautiful piece and I am all about modern adaptations of Japanese cutlery

My comments were only meant to say the best part of Japanese style blades is doing draw cuts with them :)

The draw cut is best facilitated by a scabbard,saya, Sheath that is rigid and carries the blade edge up

Great work my friend
 
Hello everyone!

Unfortunately I don't get too much time to participate in the forums here (I actually find it much more convenient and faster to participate on Instagram for that matter), so I hope you are all doing well!

I do have a VERY soft spot for Ben's work and was lucky enough to get a shot at this beauty - Ben made this into yet another great piece and I could not be happier! I am glad to report that the handle fits my hands nicely and thanks to Joe's more than valued input, I think we should go for a spine draw sheath next time, shall we Ben? :).

I took it out on the weekend and snapped a few images. Here are two rather informal ones:

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The last bits off sun bounced of the blade nicely that day:

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Guess I will have to do and film a little slicing session next... ;)

All the best,
Alex
 
The Virginian said:
Not sure if that was directed at my comment or not. If so, then I think you misunderstood my comment. If not, then please ignore this post.
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JParanee said:
It's a beautiful piece and I am all about modern adaptations of Japanese cutlery

My comments were only meant to say the best part of Japanese style blades is doing draw cuts with them :)

The draw cut is best facilitated by a scabbard,saya, Sheath that is rigid and carries the blade edge up

Great work my friend
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It's all good. I appreciate the input and opinions. :thumbup:
 
I am glad it arrived safely and you are enjoying it Alex!
Thanks for the sharp pics!!
 
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