"Waspizashi" 3V short sword

[BenR.T.]

Hey guys just finished up this order and I wanted to share some pics.
Some of you may remember the hybird fighter I posted a while, this is basically a wakizashi size version of that.
The blade is hand rubbed 3V and oal is about 23". It has a titanium guard, and a hammered copper spacer and menuki.

 

[Lycosa]

SO nice, Ben, :thumbup: but for me it's a traditional blade.
You need to make a cutlass, buddy.
rolf

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

I need a towel........ 😂

 

[Kohai999]

SO nice, Ben, :thumbup: but for me it's a traditional blade.
You need to make a cutlass, buddy.
rolf

Rolf, I have put you on "IGNORE"....you need to get back on your meds.

Ben, it looks great, I would just recommend a slightly wider/longer guard.....helps protect the hand during vigorous thrusts.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[evanPGH]

I would just recommend a slightly wider/longer guard

Agreed.

Looks like a tanto guard on a wak. However, perhaps that was the intent of the maker or buyer..?

 

[David1967]

Great looking piece!

 

[AVigil]

Nice and tight work Ben...

You made that Harpoon style work on that blade.

 

[David Stifle]

I like that a lot, Ben. Great work!

 

[joeshredd]

Agreed with the thoughts on the guard. Otherwise, that looks to be about one of the nicest close-quarters pieces this side of a Waki or a Gladius!
Like the fuller treatment on the sides, and the pseudo one on top!

Any chance you'll have something like that at the OKCA Show if you plan on attending?

 

[i4Marc]

Beautiful work as always Ben but for heaven's sake take a day off once in a while.

 

[Lycosa]

Now, now, STeven!
I love Ben's work.
The cutlass will be the next rage. Trust me.
rolf

 

[FosterJ]

That looks great Ben. Very cool.

 

[BenR.T.]

Rolf, I have put you on "IGNORE"....you need to get back on your meds.

Ben, it looks great, I would just recommend a slightly wider/longer guard.....helps protect the hand during vigorous thrusts.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

Agreed.

Looks like a tanto guard on a wak. However, perhaps that was the intent of the maker or buyer..?

Thanks for the input guys. Your correct it is a more tanto size guard, but that is what I prefer and so far all of my customers too.
I like the feel and smaller footprint of the small guard. I might try a larger one eventually.

Beautiful work as always Ben but for heaven's sake take a day off once in a while.

Thanks man. No rest for me though, I have mouths to feed......

Now, now, STeven!
I love Ben's work.
The cutlass will be the next rage. Trust me.
rolf

Thanks Rolf, I think I'll leave the cutlasses to Stuart though.

 

[i4Marc]

Adorable. You are blessed Ben. Beautiful family and undeniable talent.

 

[AVigil]

How much?

How much for the Teeny Hamburgler

 

[DEllis]

One of my favorites I've seen from you Ben.:thumbup:
Cute youngsters........that medium sized one looks mischievous!
Darcy

 

[Pete_H]

So fullers are designed to make it easier for the stabber to recover his/her blade after thrusting it into/through the stabbee, yeah? If so, yikes you're contemplating one seriously deep incision with that thing

 

[Chris Larrikin]

That's awesome Ben! I think the mix of styles works beautifully.

 

[BenR.T.]

How much?

How much for the Teeny Hamburgler

He is priceless Adam.
Although the hospital had no problem putting a price on him.

 

[assuva]

That's awesome :thumbup: