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This is my Whiplash tanto. If you are looking for an extremely lightweight knife that is highly optimized for efficient cutting, this is it. When designing the Whiplash, I wanted to make a blade that was extremely light weight and well balanced. I think I've been successful. This blade is very fast in the hand, and cuts phenomenally well.
The blade is made from differentially heat treated 1095 steel, with an HRC of 60. I performed all heat treating operations. The hamon is spectacular, and probably one of the best I've done in a long time. The blade features an extremely high double hollow grind. This results in a very thin cross section that allows for effortless cutting. The blade was finished to 1200 grit then etched twice. I then buffed the bladed by hand to a mirror finish.
The handle is exceptionally comfortable in either standard or reverse grip. The blade balances right at the turk's head knot. The wrap is nylon and is impregnated with epoxy to prevent unraveling or moisture retention. The under wrap is a choice piece of black sting ray skin. The handle features a vampire bat menuki.
The blade balances right at the turk's head knot.
The knife is extremely sharp, so be careful!
- 1095
- 60 HRC
- Prominent hamon
- Extremely lightweight
- Mirror finish
- Extremely high double hollow grind
- Skeletonized tang
- 15" OAL, actual cutting edge of about 9.5"
- Extremely secure kydex sheath
- Razor Sharp
$425
This price includes shipping (with insurance and tracking number) and all fees.
PayPal or money order preferred.
PayPal Address:
lmjmitchell@gmail.com
**Please be sure to include the L at the beginning of my email address when using PayPal. Two customers recently omitted the L, and the funds were accidentally sent to someone else. The money was immediately refunded, but it created a bit of confusion.**
Thanks for looking!
The light wasn't cooperating today, so I had to take some of the pictures inside to reduce the number of reflections. Sorry for the bad photos.
This is my Whiplash tanto. If you are looking for an extremely lightweight knife that is highly optimized for efficient cutting, this is it. When designing the Whiplash, I wanted to make a blade that was extremely light weight and well balanced. I think I've been successful. This blade is very fast in the hand, and cuts phenomenally well.
The blade is made from differentially heat treated 1095 steel, with an HRC of 60. I performed all heat treating operations. The hamon is spectacular, and probably one of the best I've done in a long time. The blade features an extremely high double hollow grind. This results in a very thin cross section that allows for effortless cutting. The blade was finished to 1200 grit then etched twice. I then buffed the bladed by hand to a mirror finish.
The handle is exceptionally comfortable in either standard or reverse grip. The blade balances right at the turk's head knot. The wrap is nylon and is impregnated with epoxy to prevent unraveling or moisture retention. The under wrap is a choice piece of black sting ray skin. The handle features a vampire bat menuki.
The blade balances right at the turk's head knot.
The knife is extremely sharp, so be careful!
- 1095
- 60 HRC
- Prominent hamon
- Extremely lightweight
- Mirror finish
- Extremely high double hollow grind
- Skeletonized tang
- 15" OAL, actual cutting edge of about 9.5"
- Extremely secure kydex sheath
- Razor Sharp
$425
This price includes shipping (with insurance and tracking number) and all fees.
PayPal or money order preferred.
PayPal Address:
lmjmitchell@gmail.com
**Please be sure to include the L at the beginning of my email address when using PayPal. Two customers recently omitted the L, and the funds were accidentally sent to someone else. The money was immediately refunded, but it created a bit of confusion.**
Thanks for looking!
The light wasn't cooperating today, so I had to take some of the pictures inside to reduce the number of reflections. Sorry for the bad photos.
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