Primal/tactical ninja tanto

Storm Crow

Storm Crow

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Just finished up this long tanto.



The blade is 11 1/2" long, forged from 80CrV2 steel, and the handle is marine epoxy-impregnated tan-over-black paracord on top of a neoprene foundation. And a tan Kydex sheath with a set of webbing slots.



There are a couple of things I tried on this one that is new to me. I have forged the spine thinner on some previous tantos, leaving a rough ridgeline. This time I filed the bevels as well. Also, the bevel at the kissaki is a thick penetrator edge rather than a slicey edge.



 
Oh wow, that is all kinds of cool! I wish it were legal to cary double edged blades in Western Aus☹️
Your stuff Rocks Mr. Helm!
 
Thanks! It's not a double-edged blade, though. The spine is pinched in thinner than the middle of the blade and then filed, but it doesn't come to a point.
 
James! Very nice.
As you know, I love your work but don't expect to get into any knife magazines.
rolf
 
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