The Kandō! ( Japanese and inspired designs)

there is something special with the Japanese blades...
Blues said:
The first was made by Flavio Ikoma, a Brazilian maker of Japanese descent. I bought it from him at the Blade Show. (He used to be an active member here, so I sought him out.)

The second was made by Wally Hayes, M.S. for me, years ago. It was my first knife from a Master Smith. I thought I was buying a simple stock removal knife at a very nice price...but Wally called me and asked if I'd mind him substituting a forged blade of his damascus.

Who was I to argue? (I was overjoyed.)

The Ikoma piece and the centuries old tanto were gifted by me to maker Jerry Halfrich for his friendship, (and to honor his Japanese ancestry), when he visited my home several years ago.
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there is something special that grabs at my heart every time I see the curve on Japanese blades... it's subtle, yet natural, and intentional... like a perfect spline - they must follow the golden ratio at some level

it resonates

this example is a 300+ year old waki signed by Nobuyoshi
Mid-Edo period(Late 17th century)
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DocJD said:
At top , ZT Scavenger :
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scavenger has really grown on me. got pretty close to purchasing one in a bundle with a 0909, regret passing on it. i eventually need one of those wild Onion x ZT collabs they did, very distinct pieces that I've only come to like more and more as time goes on.
 
Heres one of my blades that's got some rising sun inspiration. I have several, this is just what's on my desk at the moment. I love Brian's take on the tanto, I've always found them to be easily recognizable as his work and very attractive.
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