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Greetings All:
I've been wanting to make a tanto - this is the first one I've built. I wanted to depart a bit from the norm, so, this is what I came up with. All comments welcome.
Best regards,
TK
.200" CPM-154 stock
HT to Rc 60-61
14" OAL
9" Double hollow ground blade
Near mirror finish
Exhibition Grade Desert Ironwood Burl
Rounded ricasso bottom - partially tapered spine
Copper & stainless spacers
Soldered guard
416 Stainless furniture

I've been wanting to make a tanto - this is the first one I've built. I wanted to depart a bit from the norm, so, this is what I came up with. All comments welcome.
Best regards,
TK
.200" CPM-154 stock
HT to Rc 60-61
14" OAL
9" Double hollow ground blade
Near mirror finish
Exhibition Grade Desert Ironwood Burl
Rounded ricasso bottom - partially tapered spine
Copper & stainless spacers
Soldered guard
416 Stainless furniture
