Slobodian full dress tanto

Kohai999 said:
The primary edge always goes up, whatever weight is supported by the spine and the blade collar(habaki) It will not damage the scabbard(saya) or edge when oriented in this manner.

The tradition of point orientation is primarily where the door or entryway to where the sword rests comes in. It is considered "threatening" to have the point facing towards the door.

The menuki(handle charm) is almost always the choice of the sword owner(or in this case, Scott....as he makes all his sword furniture, it in and of itself is quite valuable). Samurai did not wear jewelry, and as the sword was used less in battle, and more a statement of wealth and class, those that could afford to do so made their swords as "blingy" as possible.

Best Regards,


STeven Garsson
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Very cool, Thank you very much, I am more enlightened
 
Beautiful knife/sheath/display presentation.

This tread demonstrates very well, the two different photographic styles of two of the world's most talented knife photographers.
 
Gorgeous knife, great pics, cool thread. :thumbup:

Looks like you did very well at the show Buddy.

Roger
 
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