New Slobodian tanto

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D. Pfanenstiel

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Here's a new one by Scott. I'm partial to it because he had asked me to make up some layered steel for him some time ago, and I did. I forgot about the project until the finished product.

Slobodian Tanto

Dunno about the particulars, or whether it's spoken for or not. Just thought it had eye candy points.

Dan
 
Very impressive piece. The wood used for ths scabbard is :eek:. Can you tell us more about the blade steel?

Roger
 
I can't honestly remember what the steel make up was, Roger. I've been doing some experimenting along those lines for a while now, trying to balance the steels carbon content, hamon ability and show some layer patterning. I'm sure it is either a combination of higher carbon 10xx and mild steel or 1095 and 1050 steels. I'm sure I let Scott know when I did it, just can't remember now.

Dan
 
Thanks Dan - and thanks for sharing this fine piece with us. I'd love to see more of your work as well.

Roger
 
Most of Scott Slobodian's Japanese style work is in 1050, AFAIK. This one sounds like it could be much harder.
 
I like Scott's Japanese knives as much as those from any other maker. They are fantastic. This one is no exception.
 
Dan,
you are one of the long-lost great posters off rec.knives. You are missed!

Slobodian is awesome! I owned a nice little tanto-- really flawless. His service is unmatched in my experience also.
 
Thanks for the look, Dan. As per Bladeandbarrel's comment about Scott Slobodian's service, I also found him to be very responsive and pleasant. I don't yet own any of his work but did interact with him recently rearding his terrific book: Sword Art - the Masterworks of Scott Slobodian. If you like blade books in addition to blades, this one is a must have. The photography is exceptional, as is the text. I was unaware, until Scott mentioned it, that he made a living doing commercial photography earlier in his life. The book benefits in a delightful way from his obvious experience. You can get a copy directly from Scott by contacting him via his web-site: http://www.slobodianswords.com/index.html It's well worth the $50 cost.
 
Hi, Dan! Succeeding Meier as Slobodian's high-layer steel provider is certainly a nice kudo. :) Nice to see you post here; I hope you'll share some of your recent blades. Romey said the hamon are working wonderfully.

What a terrific book of Mr. Slobodian's works. Not only the swords and knives, but the other talents like the woodwork and miniature "set design", including bringing his photography skills to bear. I am equally impressed by how his wife's engraving skills complement the pieces. Like you said, Buddy, a must have.
 
I spoke with Mr. Slobodian briefly in Paris last fall. Nice guy and I have been drooling over his work for years:D
 
Dan great piece of steel. Scott's work is impeccable. He is going to make me a knife this year somewere around the summer. I'll show it when it is finished.

His book is great too and Barbara does an amazing job engraving his pieces and her own jewery as well. My wife has a complete set (earrings, necklace and bracelet) made by Barbara with a Japanese theme and she is tickled pink with it.

Marcel
 
Hey! Thanks all! Glad to know you guys remember me. I've been out, being a hermit for a while, though still look around the forums from time to time.

I'll be sure to tell Scott about all the kind words.

Ah rec.knives and the ol' knife list. Now that was a long time ago. I was probably just as obnoxious as some of the noobs around here too.

I havn't forgotten about you either, Keith. Some day I'm going to give you such a suprise you'll wet yourself :-)

Glad you hear from you too, Mike. I'll get my @#$@ together any day now and start posting some good work.

Thanks for the book pointer there HTMD, but I think I probably got one of the very first editions when Scott took shipment. Glad we could remind everyone who reads this about it though......

Dan
 
I love Scott's wood work. His blades are quite nice, but I think it is his wooden saya and at times handles that really make his pieces shine (literally actually).

...and he is one heck of a nice guy, too.
 
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