willow leaf dao in 5160

[J W Bensinger]

Liuye Dao in 5160, 25" differential tempered blade, stabilized cotton wrap over hardwood core, mild steel fittings. first sword I've done in fifteen years. 2-1/2 lbs w/POB @ 4-1/2" from the guard

 

[Primordial]

Beautiful work, I especially like the guard.

 

[J W Bensinger]

Thanks- the guard started out as balance adjustments and went from there- added a second fuller as well.

 

[J W Bensinger]