CPE_Knives
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Here is a new build to follow along with. It will take a while before the project is complete because these are being worked on as time allows between orders.
The profile is based upon a blade made in the 1500s with the tang signature "Bizen no kuni ju Osafune Katsumitsu saku". The original blade was made in the Moroha style which is a double edged dagger style. I decided to use the profile but wanted to make the blade in the Yoroi-Doshi style. The Yoroi-Doshi style appeared in the 1400s and was made for close combat grappling and armor piercing. As it was an armour piercing knife the spines were thick, up to 0.39". I went with 0.300" material
One of the things I found interesting is that Yoroi-Doshi were worn inside the belt on the back or right side for left hand draw. I am curious how this design will work with an IWB leather sheath making it more practical to carry. I lean towards leather over a wooden saya because I can make it much thinner which would be more comfortable. Maybe with some nickle silver at the tip and throat to grip the habaki so it draws like a saya. I figure if it turns out to be stupid idea I can always revert to wooden saya. Depending on how the first one finishes I may repeat it or do the second more traditional.
I decided to go with Magnacut for both. One is still available so if you are interested let me know. If they have a home before they are finished you can participate and customize a bit.
Here is the current state and progression.
LAYING OUT THE LINES
ROUGH GRINDS
AFTER HEAT TREAT
FINISH GRINDING (NOT COMPLETE IN THESE PICTURES. THIS IS ONLY 60 GRIT)
The profile is based upon a blade made in the 1500s with the tang signature "Bizen no kuni ju Osafune Katsumitsu saku". The original blade was made in the Moroha style which is a double edged dagger style. I decided to use the profile but wanted to make the blade in the Yoroi-Doshi style. The Yoroi-Doshi style appeared in the 1400s and was made for close combat grappling and armor piercing. As it was an armour piercing knife the spines were thick, up to 0.39". I went with 0.300" material
One of the things I found interesting is that Yoroi-Doshi were worn inside the belt on the back or right side for left hand draw. I am curious how this design will work with an IWB leather sheath making it more practical to carry. I lean towards leather over a wooden saya because I can make it much thinner which would be more comfortable. Maybe with some nickle silver at the tip and throat to grip the habaki so it draws like a saya. I figure if it turns out to be stupid idea I can always revert to wooden saya. Depending on how the first one finishes I may repeat it or do the second more traditional.
I decided to go with Magnacut for both. One is still available so if you are interested let me know. If they have a home before they are finished you can participate and customize a bit.
Here is the current state and progression.
LAYING OUT THE LINES
ROUGH GRINDS
AFTER HEAT TREAT
FINISH GRINDING (NOT COMPLETE IN THESE PICTURES. THIS IS ONLY 60 GRIT)
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