Wakizashi continuing...

hey everybody!
not to steer away from the whole kanji thing,
but i finished the sword. this sword hasnt been called yet.. so it is up for grabs. i am not sure how much to ask. any ideas?
thanks yall!

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now... going back in time a bit as i was finally asembling the sword.
oh and i dont think i said this before, but there is not a single drop of glue. well there are a few drop where i tucked the ito in on the knot, but that is it!
let me know what you think!

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thanks for looking!
and if you are intrested, just let me know
~Chris
 
Chris,

Man, to be producing that kind of quality at 20 years old! I am completely floored at the work you are putting out. I've seen some of your previous works, and I just wanted to say what an astounding job you're doing as a fairly young maker. To start at 16 and produce the quality that you have in 4 years gives me a little hope for myself to improve over the next several years!

Anyway, keep up the amazing work!

Oh, and April 16 is a great day in my book (my birthday as well)!

--nathan
 
As I said before your defiantly an up an coming powerhouse! That looks great bud. As for price try free to me. lol Keep it! I would. I like the utsuri. Good on ya.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

-Mike Sheffield
 
Chris, That came out superb. You should be proud ! Let me know what you want for it. I am interested.
Stacy
 
bladsmth said:
Chris, That came out superb. You should be proud ! Let me know what you want for it. I am interested.
Stacy
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Wow the fact that Stacy wants to buy it should make you feel proud and honored. I hope one day Stacy wants to buy a knife or something from me.
 
Chris, that is a real "class act" my friend. You'll be in Europe doing shows in no time. Keep it up. more more more! Kevin
 
It looks really good. You have every right to be proud of it. The effort that you put into it shows.
 
okay..
after alot of advice, and thought i am gonna put a price on it. if you think it unreasonable, i am totally open to offers, i would just prefer that you PM me with the offers (or email)
but first,
some details

W1 blade steel, 24" total blade length
total lenght of the sword is 25 1/4"
handle is stingray skin wrapped grenedillo wood
wrapped with silk ito, and bronze menuki
copper habaki
horn fittings to include the fuchi and kashira, and the belt loop thing on the scabard
micarta fittings include the tsuba, fuchi(yes with the horn) the scabard tip and throat.
the scabbard is poplar lined with leather, and the blade fits very secuely.

the blade was taken to polish in a hybrid fasion, and showes the hamon nicely, though i dont profess to do a very good job yet, but i am working on it. the blade is razor sharp, and the sword is a full take down, and there is no rattling.

okay... now, the moment you ahve been waiting for. i got estimates of up to 3K but most of them were between 1500 and 2500. Rick Barrett sugessted between 1500 and 2000. however, this is my first sword, and i am not up to the quality of smiths like Walter sorrell or rick barret or jesus hernandez.

so.. all things consdered, i am gonna ask $1250 for it SOLD!
please let me know if you are interested i prefer paypal. i can also be reached at Knifemaker87@gmail.com
thanks so much, and i fyou would like more pics, i can take them
~Chris
 
That came out VERY nicely Chris. Good luck to you on the sale. I'm sure somebody will be a very happy owner of this one.

-d
 
That is a FINE piece of work, I am very excited for you! Good luck with the sale and I look forward to seeing more of your knives/swords.

Also, just sent you an e-mail. :D
 
GOOD LUCK CHRIS! That is a MORE than reasonable price, i would snap that up faster than a smith on free steel if i had the cash. WHAT'S YOUR NEXT PROJECT?!??!??! Inquiring minds NEED to know!
 
i just forged up some san mai (my first layerd stuff) just three layers, lowes welding steel on either side of a W1 core. and i also am making a 1070 mono steel cutting sword... gonna chop some stuff hoefully. and i have a couple tantos i will try to Ht if nt mount...
i would love to make some layers stuff... but ran out of flux... where should i get more? (i got mine on ebay)
thanks
~chris
 
That's absolutely beautiful :eek:
I just ordered a gasforge and bought some carbonstel, because I want to start making knives with a hamon - if I come near that, I'm a very happy man.
Your price is a steal for such a piece of handmade art.
 
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