Three fighters w/hamon

Ben Seward

Ben Seward

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Here's three little fighters in the same family...triplets? 1075 blades, stainless guards, stabilized koa and blackwood handles. They are all about 12 inches overall. The cool sheaths were made by David Seward. These are made to be fast little slashers and they'll do the job well. I focus a lot on the tip especially in a fighting knife...geometry and angle/ belly are critical. Too much of a belly on the tip tends to push away what you are cutting and too sharp won't be strong enough for those "Oops!" moments when you just might need to pry a bit. It is a delicate balance. Anyway, hope y'all enjoy lookin' and let me know what you think.
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And then some testing pics.
Slashing some loose hanging denim...
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Some prying with the tip...don't try this at home;)
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Testing edge geometry on pine a knot.
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And after 200 cuts on 3/8 inch rope...still shaving sharp.
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Nice Ben. I like them all. The koa is nice.
 
if ya had to bring a knife to a gunfight...
 
Ben, all real beauties. I especially like the middle one with the Blackwood handle. The sheaths are excellent too.
 
Thanks, guys. The middle sheath is Tad's timber rattler...I really think this'll look good with some carbon fiber, Rick. Lorien, I rarely leave the house without a knife on my belt...sometimes the Glock goes too. After some hard training in knife fighting I'm realizing just how fast and deadly a knife is at close quarters...so why not carry both?
 
Stunning work!! I think these are some of the coolest and best looking fighters I've seen! The sheaths are very nice as well! Thanks for sharing.
 
Ben Seward said:
Lorien, I rarely leave the house without a knife on my belt...sometimes the Glock goes too. After some hard training in knife fighting I'm realizing just how fast and deadly a knife is at close quarters...so why not carry both?
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although I never carry weapons, (except my deadly biceps) I cannot argue with your logic :)
 
Good eye, Chris.
I knew that sheath when it was a snake! Skinned it and preserved it...I didn't
kill it.

Ben I love the koa version. I like the handle shape.

Tad
 
There beautiful and lethal looking Fighters for sure.
They have that look that really makes you want to put your hands on them.

I love how David uses multiple skins, colors and textures to bring his sheaths to life.
They always complement the knives so well.
 
All 3 look fantastic Ben. :thumbup:
 
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