Tanto?

JK Knives · Dec 4, 2019

This will be the third or fourth custom I’ve done for slice61

rxavage · Dec 4, 2019

ty_higg said:
John does an awesome tanto! So much so that this one kicks my other E01 Hunter out of my pocket most days just because of a tantos utility for everyday tasks.
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this with a Japanese style tanto is where it’s at

woodysone · Dec 5, 2019

bikerector said:
Very cool!

Unsolicited observation, the thumb ramp on your top one might be a bit far forward.

I’m kind of drawn to the top one, room for fingers, enough blade length do what it needs to easy to sharpen. I guess if you can do one like that I’d be game.

slice61 · Dec 5, 2019

Regarding thumb ramp placement, the filipino grip requires extending the thumb further than a sabre grip.
I try to incorporate various grip styles & hand sizes into the design profile.
I will send both blade patterns to John.
Observations are appreciated, thanks.

woodysone · Dec 6, 2019

slice61 said:
Regarding thumb ramp placement, the filipino grip requires extending the thumb further than a sabre grip.
I try to incorporate various grip styles & hand sizes into the design profile.
I will send both blade patterns to John.
Observations are appreciated, thanks.

Well if John has or will have both patterns, I believe I know what I going to order next.

slice61 · Dec 8, 2019

Due to a forum preference for a more japanese traditional style katana-like / tanto shape, I redrew the Shinshi [gent's knife]. Hope it meets your approval, feedback appreciated.

JK Knives · Dec 8, 2019

Very similar to the one I made for my brother.

fishiker · Dec 11, 2019

JK Knives said:
A little preview, this one is double ground.

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So what happened with this blade? I like it as it is maybe add a cord wrap to the handle.

JK Knives · Dec 11, 2019

It will be in the January sale

woodysone · Dec 11, 2019

JK Knives said:
It will be in the January sale

John, you had me at hello

Will be looking for a tango like the top pictured one next month then.

JK Knives · Dec 12, 2019

woodysone said:
John, you had me at hello Will be looking for a tango like the top pictured one next month then.

That’s not what will be for sale, I don’t even have that pattern yet.

woodysone · Dec 12, 2019

JK Knives said:
That’s not what will be for sale, I don’t even have that pattern yet.

Bummer, so your going to have the bottom one on sale in January?

JK Knives · Dec 12, 2019

Neither of those, it’s the small one that I posted

fishiker · Dec 12, 2019

JK Knives said:
It will be in the January sale

Did you put a handle on it? If so what type?

JK Knives · Dec 12, 2019

fishiker said:
Did you put a handle on it? If so what type?

I’ve got some black micarta. I’m thinking if I make another one later on, I might go with larger holes and no handles.

fishiker · Dec 14, 2019

JK Knives said:
I’ve got some black micarta. I’m thinking if I make another one later on, I might go with larger holes and no handles.

If you get busy and don't have time to put a handle on it I'll be watching the Jan sale

ty_higg · Dec 15, 2019

I should have funds in January so I’m very excited to see what will be in the sale!

JK Knives · Dec 15, 2019

There will be 3 knives for sale.

Mark Henninger · Dec 17, 2019

John, a few years ago you made me a really cool Americanized Tanto--based off the Benchmade Stryker 910 model. Thank-you for your work. I am really enjoying that knife.

JK Knives · Dec 18, 2019

Mark Henninger said:
John, a few years ago you made me a really cool Americanized Tanto--based off the Benchmade Stryker 910 model. Thank-you for your work. I am really enjoying that knife.

I remember that