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]

SIMPLY nice!
Do you make a chisel blade?

 

[BenR.T.]

I am sure I could, I have never done one though.

 

[quint]

Turned out great. I have been wanting to do something similar but have some ideas for wood and stingray in a more americanized handle I guess you could call it.

Nice hamon, did you have a link to the thread on making it. Would like to give it a read thru (may have already cant remember).

 

[fz1boxer]

if its for sale i'll take it

 

[White Feather Blades]

Really looks good Ben! Nice work. Looks like a VERY functional and useful blade!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks guys, I had fun doing this one.
Here is a link to Ryan's tutorial
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/997744-My-Hamon-Process

 

[fz1boxer]

got this yesterday.
masterful to say the least.
it will make an excellent christmas gift for the wife.

 

[BenR.T.]

Great Marc, let me know how she likes it!

 

[SavageSmurf]

Hamon looks great, and I like the grind on both sides. That's one heck of a pig sticker!