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I recently finished up this Fighter in W2 tool steel, the knife was clay coated and water quenched for hamon. This one is big and fast at roughly .280" thick. It balances right at the index finger for a quick feel in the hand. I cut and polished the gem grade fossilized Dinosaur Bone menuki myself. The cord wrap has been soaked in West System epoxy for a durable, light and comfortable handle. My wife Sara made the heavy duty leather sheath, it is right hand carry and made with welt construction. The sheath has great retention. I did the heat treat myself as always with my digitally controlled kiln.
length - roughly 9" long with a 4.5" blade and handle
full flat chisel grind to a near zero edge, the microbevel thickens towards the tip for strength - Sharp!
W2 Tool Steel - Clay coated and etched for hamon - high polish with contrasting etch
roughly .280" thick at the ricasso
Cream Rayskin and Dinosaur Bone!
100% sole authorship - Handmade in the USA
$275 shipped with sheath
You can see a glimpse of the clouds in the hamon here...
length - roughly 9" long with a 4.5" blade and handle
full flat chisel grind to a near zero edge, the microbevel thickens towards the tip for strength - Sharp!
W2 Tool Steel - Clay coated and etched for hamon - high polish with contrasting etch
roughly .280" thick at the ricasso
Cream Rayskin and Dinosaur Bone!
100% sole authorship - Handmade in the USA
$275 shipped with sheath
You can see a glimpse of the clouds in the hamon here...
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