Traditional style Tanto

raylaconico

raylaconico

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This is my first tanto. I wanted to show it and get feedback from you guys. I think it turned out well. Next time I want to make a bigger one as this has only a 5" cutting edge. This has a maple and buffalo horn saya. The blade is 1095 with hamon. The habaki is brass. What do you guys think. Any opinions appreciated.
Thanks,
Ray Laconico
 
Personally , that's right up my alley. Luxuriously simple, great hamon, good wood choice and all the right lines. i would be proud to have a "looker" like that in my collection. Love to handle that piece.I'll just keep it a couple of days.:D Kudos Ray!:thumbup:
 
What these guys said.:thumbup: Simply outstanding and that maple is very nice.Love the hamon you got! :cool:
 
I like that a lot. When it is sheathed it looks a lot like the wooden training knife I use in my MA class, of course a lot nicer looking though. Good to see people still like traditional tantos like me
 
It's simple and elegant enough to kind of give it an art knife quality. It's truly beautiful - you did a great job!:thumbup:
 
That is a nice size for evening carry. Is it for a customer order, or will it go up fore sale ?
 
THanks for the kind words everyone. This is not a custom order but I don't think I will be selling it any time soon. I think I may want to keep it being that it is my first tanto.
 
If the second one you make is as nice as this one you'll have no problem selling it. It is a beautiful piece.
 
Nice! Can you post pics of the Habaki/blade union? Ive seen a few online tutorials but it just never clicks with me as to how those friction-adhere to the blade. I see what looks like alomst a notch in the blade top and bottom, but I am not sure if that is for the handle or the collar.
 
Tiktock, Here are a few close ups of the habaki/ blade junction. The habaki should fit snug with the blade and should not fall off if the knife is taken out of the handle. However is should be lose enough so that you can easily remove it if you need to clean underneath. Hope this helps.
-Ray
 
The finish on the blade is hand sanded to 800 grit and then given a ferric chloride etch. The finish on the wood is brown leather dye covered with a few coats of danish oil and buffed.
 
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