Stuart Branson Wakazashi

[BenR.T.]

What are the dimensions on this one SBranson ?

 

[Lapedog]

I love the theme of this sword. It is as much a piece of art as it is a blade.

 

[Dawkind]

What are the dimensions on this one SBranson ?

28" OAL with a 6 1/2" tsuka, 21" blade....

 

[SBranson]

What Dudley said. The 21" includes the habaki and, I believe, the seppa and guard. I measured the blade at about 18 1/2" from the machi to the tip iirc.

In case it wasn't apparent, this is traditional construction in that it is a takedown with smoked bamboo mekugi pin.


Edit: I guess I have to find a new picture hosting site.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Outstanding work, as always, Stuart. Every detail is superb, but I LOVE the wicker! Makes the whole thing, for me.


On a slightly off-topic note, consider paying for a photo hosting service. Photobucket's move was an absurd one, but the model of 'free hosting' is a tenuous one, at best. Sometimes 'permanence' is worth paying for.

 

[AVigil]

Beautiful,
Wrapping that rattan is a pain. I did a few bamboo flyrod handles with it back in the day.

Lots of soaking, wrapping and hoping it does not break

 

[Dawkind]

On a slightly off-topic note, consider paying for a photo hosting service. Photobucket's move was an absurd one, but the model of 'free hosting' is a tenuous one, at best. Sometimes 'permanence' is worth paying for.

One word....Fototime

 

[SBranson]

This is the photo I was trying to post..

 

[john april]

just as fantastic on the 3rd viewing are the ends of the scabbard horn or something else?

 

[Dawkind]

Forge-blackened steel...

 

[GrReaper]

Unbelievably awesome wakizashi! It's a wicked piece for sure, fit for the prince of darkness.

 

[Toni Oostendorp]

Oooo, that is nice!

 

[erik markman]

Awesome piece!

 

[bbingenheimer]

It just don't get any better than this. Congrates to you Dudley on a wonderful addition to your collection.

 

[Lorien]

 

[R APPLEBY]

Fabulous!!!!!

 

[canineforge]

Great piece, Dudley! Love Stuart's work. Floats my boat.

- Joe

 

[HJK]

Beautiful. It looks like it belongs in my hand Enjoy the privilege of such a beauty!

 

[Storm Crow]

That is cool!

Photobucket got so loaded down with ads that it became essentially unusable before they made the change. I swapped to Flikr and, while a little more complicated to post from, it has been worlds better.