Ronin tanto - A new design

BenR.T.

BenR.T.

Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler
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Hey friends! A while back I sat down and wanted to design a new Tanto model. My previous versions have had a straighter profile with a gentler curve to the tip.
With this one I was inspired by the tanto master himself Mr. Bob Lum. I am by no means comparing my work to his, but just giving credit where it is due.
The Blade is Hand rubbed CPM 3V. It has a nice distal taper in the front 1/2" of the blade and is .290" at the guard. The balance point is right on the ricasso. It feels very quick in hand. The guard is Titanium with a multi anodized/textured finish and the spacer and menuki are hammered copper.

I made a nice little copper belt stud for the Bison front, hand stitched sheath.
(Pretty happy with these pictures too!) ;)

This one will be going with me to the Gathering in Vegas at the beginning of next month.

Any and all comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking!











 
Beautiful! I love the spine fuller.

May I ask how the copper stud is fastened to the leather? I've been wanting to make custom studs for special projects for some time. My current studs are two piece with a screw down back. If there's a reasonable (in terms of time) way to make these it would help set the hardware apart from over the counter stuff.

Again, gorgeous work. It looks really usable.
 
I really like it. The taper twd the business end of the blade appeals to me, the whole package is sweet.

Tad
 
I always like that name for a Tanto :)

Beautiful blade !
 
Omega Leather Works said:
Beautiful! I love the spine fuller.

May I ask how the copper stud is fastened to the leather? I've been wanting to make custom studs for special projects for some time. My current studs are two piece with a screw down back. If there's a reasonable (in terms of time) way to make these it would help set the hardware apart from over the counter stuff.

Again, gorgeous work. It looks really usable.
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Thanks man!

The stud is drilled and tapped from the back. I then attach it with a screw. Pretty simple.
Here are some pics of me making it. If you want to see more of the build, check out my Instagram feed.

 
You do such an outstanding job on your style of Tanto....so clean. :cool:
 
Everything is there in a perfect package Ben. Love it. Really liking that blade profile. May I ask what the blade length is? Mike
 
Thanks so much guys.

Mike157 said:
Everything is there in a perfect package Ben. Love it. Really liking that blade profile. May I ask what the blade length is? Mike
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Thanks Mike. OAL is 14.5" with a 9" blade. I use the same length proportions on most of my tantos.
 
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