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W2 Short sword - Now in the owner's hands.
- Thread starter SBranson
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Absolutely stunning. Fine work!
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Super job, Stuart! That hamon is awesome. :thumbup:
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- Joe
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Sweet!
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Dang Sruart, that's gorgeous! Looks Foggish to me and that's a good thing. 
Michael Starr
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Impressive workmanship, Stuart.
I could be motivated into TRIPLETS!
I could be motivated into TRIPLETS!
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DAYUMN!!! 
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I am thinking we need to put Lorien on a "Time Out".
Another beautiful project.
Just from a cosmetic point of view "It sure is pretty"
I really like the combo of the dark wood, dark fittings and the copper.
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Damn, is that W2 sweet stuff or what? Stuart, that is a beautiful blade. Damn, it's sweet all around.
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Thanks very much everyone. I'm pretty happy with this piece but much more so reading all the kind responses.
Yup,, bad lighting. I need to sort out the photography angle a little more as being at the mercy of outside lighting doesn't always work out.
And you're right about the block. This one came from Mark (I think). I've had it so long waiting to use it as it seemed too special to use.
Thanks. That's a compliment for sure and Don Fogg's work certainly is an inspiration.
The sheath is almost done.
Yup,, bad lighting. I need to sort out the photography angle a little more as being at the mercy of outside lighting doesn't always work out.
And you're right about the block. This one came from Mark (I think). I've had it so long waiting to use it as it seemed too special to use.
Thanks. That's a compliment for sure and Don Fogg's work certainly is an inspiration.
The sheath is almost done.
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I finished the sheath late last night. It took longer than I expected with designing and experimenting, making the copper washer, blueing the stud and cutting and gluing the individual strands of leather lace.
I put the "caning" on it to allude to the rattan wrap that is found on some Japanese sword sayas.
The stud is blued to match the guard and has a copper washer to match the knife's fittings and the stamp looks to me like the chrysanthemum symbol often used in Japanese decoration. Again trying to merge eastern touches on a western styled sheath.
My intention with the sheath was to give it a scabbard style and with the stud is to be worn tucked in the belt like a sword.
My wife thought I should show this detail as it's her favourite part of the knife. She likes how the curve blends into the habaki.
And here's a bit of the texture contrast in the guard.
I put the "caning" on it to allude to the rattan wrap that is found on some Japanese sword sayas.
The stud is blued to match the guard and has a copper washer to match the knife's fittings and the stamp looks to me like the chrysanthemum symbol often used in Japanese decoration. Again trying to merge eastern touches on a western styled sheath.
My intention with the sheath was to give it a scabbard style and with the stud is to be worn tucked in the belt like a sword.
My wife thought I should show this detail as it's her favourite part of the knife. She likes how the curve blends into the habaki.
And here's a bit of the texture contrast in the guard.
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Truly outstanding package Stuart. Just awesome!!!!! 
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