Erin Burke
Well-Known Member
{Cross-posted w/ BF}
Good morning Dogs. I finished this knife a month or two ago... but it took me awhile to build the matching sheath and shoot some photos. I'm not exactly sure what to call it, as it's probably a bit short to be a tanto in the traditional sense... but there's really not much traditional about it... from the 550-cord wrapped, hidden-tang handle and the rivited faux-habaki to the leather sheath. I'm thinking that it might more-appropriately be called an American Kwaiken. {shrug}
Some Stats:
Length: 15-3/8"
Blade: 9-1/2" (Tip to Tsuba/Guard)
Steel: Differentially heat-treated W2, Flat-Ground
Handle: Wrapped Stabilized Amboyna Burl
Guard: Blued/Bleached mild steel (there's a thin copper faux-habaki that is rough-riveted to the blade with mild steel pins.)
Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Erin
Good morning Dogs. I finished this knife a month or two ago... but it took me awhile to build the matching sheath and shoot some photos. I'm not exactly sure what to call it, as it's probably a bit short to be a tanto in the traditional sense... but there's really not much traditional about it... from the 550-cord wrapped, hidden-tang handle and the rivited faux-habaki to the leather sheath. I'm thinking that it might more-appropriately be called an American Kwaiken. {shrug}
Some Stats:
Length: 15-3/8"
Blade: 9-1/2" (Tip to Tsuba/Guard)
Steel: Differentially heat-treated W2, Flat-Ground
Handle: Wrapped Stabilized Amboyna Burl
Guard: Blued/Bleached mild steel (there's a thin copper faux-habaki that is rough-riveted to the blade with mild steel pins.)
Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Erin
