take down tanto japanese influence

[john april]

my first attempt at this style of weapon. 8 1/2" 1095 blade, nickel tsuba, copper habaki and koiguchi, brass seppa, cocobolo kurikata. the copper patina is from hard boiled eggs (sulphur). gave it a nice plum color. the wood is poplar. i will attempt another someday, and try making a fuchi as well. thanks for looking.

 

[BigDaddy9]

That's really cool. Nice work.

 

[john april]

thank you !

 

[Lycosa]

Outstanding work!
I like the spine.
Have you thought about blending in the secondary edge?
rolf

 

[timos-]

look great to me! ... color scheme is awesome, love that plum color

 

[john april]

i appreciate the responses. yes lycosa, i will probably try a zero edge next time and a few other things to make it more authentic looking.

 

[Lycosa]

Thank you, woodster. On the JSB, that's the way to go, imo.
rolf

 

[Hengelo_77]

Beautiful
And that patina is beautiful as well

 

[R APPLEBY]

Looks great for a first, I like it:thumbup: