Small Tribal Kwaiken

[BenR.T.]

Hey guys here is another kwaiken I just finished up. It was actually a cut off piece from a larger kwaiken that I still need to finish.
I normally would have chucked such a small piece, but this one kinda spoke to me.
It has an epoxy soaked hemp wrap handle, and polished hamon.
I gave it a shorter, more traditional length handle as well
This is the first time I have used 1095(Aldo's), and only the third hamon I have tried. I am very pleased with hot it turned out.
I also tried out my new etcher and stencil. I will still use my makers mark periodically , but with a name as unique as mine, I might as well use it!
It is about 3/16" thick at the spine. The OAL is 8 7/8", with a 5" blade.

I have to thank Ryan Weeks for posting up his hamon process, it helped me out a lot. Thanks buddy!

 

[Lycosa]

Very cool.
Do you offer a chisel version?

 

[Josh Mason]

Love it brother!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks guys!
I could do a chisel grind if someone wanted one. I guess I am more of a symmetry kind of guy.

 

[Deoje]

Wow I really like that.

 

[Joostin]

Sick handle wrap! That's a classy beauty I'd love to have if I had the money.

 

[BenR.T.]

Thank you!