Red maple & black horn Tanto

[john april]

one of my latest projects. it has a 7 3/4" stock removal blade made of 1075, it is flat ground with a crowned spine. a brass habaki or collar which is hard soldered and decorated with a rainfall scratch pattern. the japanese character on the stainless tsuba or guard translates to april. striped curly maple and black buffalo horn. the pin is also of horn. a few work in progress photos to start with. thank you for looking and have a great weekend !
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[Dawkind]

Fantastic my friend.....

 

[bwlacey]

And it was a hit at the NCCA Knife Show last Sunday. Beautifully done, John!

Walt

 

[Lapedog]

Just gorgeous. Japanese blades are an all time favourite of mine for a reason.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Off the hook, bud. Love it all.

 

[john april]

thanks guys !

 

[R APPLEBY]

Nice Job.

 

[john april]

thank you !

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Nicely done, you almost make it look easy.

 

[Craig Daniel]

Very impressive John.

 

[Scott Hanson]

You did an outstanding job on that.

 

[AVigil]

That is wonderful

 

[TK Steingass]

Superb excellence John

 

[Wild Bill 1]

Your work is always outstanding but that one made me smile ear to ear ! nice job . WB

 

[jdm61]

That'll work!

 

[Pavlos]

Japanese knives are what made me follow and start knife making. Thanks for the pictures... I "stickied" this thread for reference.

Very well made!

 

[john april]

thank you gentlemen !

 

[Dusty One]

Outstanding Piece....Beautiful Work !

 

[i4Marc]

Nicely done.

 

[john april]

thank you dusty and marc !