Erin Burke
KnifeMaker...ish
- Joined
- May 19, 2003
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Good morning guys. I'm not exactly sure what to call this one, as it's probably a bit short to be a tanto in the traditional sense... but there's really not much traditional about it... from the 550-cord wrapped, hidden-tang handle and the rivited faux-habaki to the leather sheath. I'm thinking that it might more-appropriately be called an American Kwaiken. {shrug}
Some Stats:
Length: 15-3/8"
Blade: 9-1/2" (Tip to Tsuba/Guard)
Steel: Differentially heat-treated W2, Flat-Ground
Handle: Wrapped Stabilized Amboyna Burl (550-cord wrap is not epoxied but feels very secure. I can brush in some slow-cure West Systems epoxy upon buyers request. Epoxy application and cure times may add a few days to shipping. Epoxy may also slightly darken the wrap material.)
Guard: Blued/Bleached mild steel (there's a thin copper faux-habaki that is rough-riveted to the blade with mild steel pins.)
The price for this one is SOLD shipped within the US. Please contact me concerning shipping outside the US. Buyer is responsible for determining the legality of this knife within their state or country of residence. I prefer payment via Paypal. If interested -- or if you just have some questions or comments -- feel free to shoot me a PM or email. My goal is 100% satisfaction; so if for any reason the buyer is not happy with this knife, please ship it back undamaged within 30-days and I'll send a full refund.
Erin
Some Stats:
Length: 15-3/8"
Blade: 9-1/2" (Tip to Tsuba/Guard)
Steel: Differentially heat-treated W2, Flat-Ground
Handle: Wrapped Stabilized Amboyna Burl (550-cord wrap is not epoxied but feels very secure. I can brush in some slow-cure West Systems epoxy upon buyers request. Epoxy application and cure times may add a few days to shipping. Epoxy may also slightly darken the wrap material.)
Guard: Blued/Bleached mild steel (there's a thin copper faux-habaki that is rough-riveted to the blade with mild steel pins.)
The price for this one is SOLD shipped within the US. Please contact me concerning shipping outside the US. Buyer is responsible for determining the legality of this knife within their state or country of residence. I prefer payment via Paypal. If interested -- or if you just have some questions or comments -- feel free to shoot me a PM or email. My goal is 100% satisfaction; so if for any reason the buyer is not happy with this knife, please ship it back undamaged within 30-days and I'll send a full refund.
Erin
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