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Hey guys, so I just finished up this 9.5" tanto. This model version I call my Ronin Tanto, I know others use the name also. But it makes sense for my me, my processes and style.
I have been making this model for over a year now, and I think I finally have the designed tweaked just right. The blade is .280" CPM 3V with my high performance HT. It has a neat zero flat grind that is convexed into a razor sharp edge. The tsuba is 6al4v titanium and the seppa and menuki are copper. The wrap is epoxy soaked and rock solid.
On this one I wanted to try something I had yet to try and that is a ridged saya. Or at least my version of one. Joe's awesome thread on his Mirabile tanto finally bumped me over the edge. Thanks for the push buddy! Check out that thread if you haven't, David is an amazing maker that I draw inspiration from a lot.
I used tero tuf for the body of it and solid copper for the kurigata. I wrapped it with hemp cord that is epoxy soaked to match the tsuka. It was quite time consuming getting a nice fit, but I am very pleased with it. I think on the next one I will try covering it in carbon fiber.
Here are the specs.
OAL - 15"
Blade - 9.5"
Steel - CPM 3v with my high performance Heat treat including Liquid Nitrogen Cryo
Handle - Black ito over hemp cord, epoxy soaked for rock solid handle with a natural look.
Fittings - Titanium Tsuba, copper menuki, seppa and kurigata
Sheath - Tero tuf Saya
Price - $1300 + $20 Priority shipping
Paypal or postal money order preferred
bentendick at gmail.com
Thanks for looking!!
Nice snug fit
I have been making this model for over a year now, and I think I finally have the designed tweaked just right. The blade is .280" CPM 3V with my high performance HT. It has a neat zero flat grind that is convexed into a razor sharp edge. The tsuba is 6al4v titanium and the seppa and menuki are copper. The wrap is epoxy soaked and rock solid.
On this one I wanted to try something I had yet to try and that is a ridged saya. Or at least my version of one. Joe's awesome thread on his Mirabile tanto finally bumped me over the edge. Thanks for the push buddy! Check out that thread if you haven't, David is an amazing maker that I draw inspiration from a lot.
I used tero tuf for the body of it and solid copper for the kurigata. I wrapped it with hemp cord that is epoxy soaked to match the tsuka. It was quite time consuming getting a nice fit, but I am very pleased with it. I think on the next one I will try covering it in carbon fiber.
Here are the specs.
OAL - 15"
Blade - 9.5"
Steel - CPM 3v with my high performance Heat treat including Liquid Nitrogen Cryo
Handle - Black ito over hemp cord, epoxy soaked for rock solid handle with a natural look.
Fittings - Titanium Tsuba, copper menuki, seppa and kurigata
Sheath - Tero tuf Saya
Price - $1300 + $20 Priority shipping
Paypal or postal money order preferred
bentendick at gmail.com
Thanks for looking!!
Nice snug fit
