Stuart Branson Katana

[Doug C]

Thanks alot for the comments. Here's a bigger pic. Please excuse the heavy coat of oil.

Also, here's a video of the hamon

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WOW !
Congrats on this superb sword, Michael !
Great work, Stuart !

Doug

 

[r connally]

Fantastic! Love the length and how the blade formed up. The color combo really enhances the overall look without being over-the-top.

Do you have a closer shot of the menuki? I always enjoy seeing that element of the sword and hearing the significance of a particular design to a specific sword (if there is a story there).

Being super old school and 1/2 Japanese, I believe every man needs a sword. Michael, you have a beauty!

 

[cpio]

Is that rattan wrap on the saya? Beautiful blade, fittings, saya and just overall beautiful.

 

[gregorio]

Very nice piece there, congratulations.