Primal/tactical snake killer o-tanto

[Stormcrow]

This one was forged for the Blade Show, but came back to Texas with me. It ended up going to a customer who has bad luck with poisonous snakes, and when he saw pictures said it would be perfect for the inevitable ophidian encounters whenever he is outdoors.



It's forged from 5160, with a blade 12" long. The handle is two layers of paracord over leather, all impregnated with marine epoxy.

The Kydex sheath has slots for straps, allowing a quasi-traditional horizontal carry on a belt.



I also shot a little cutting video before it left the shop.

[video=youtube;A36bTwyaQAs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A36bTwyaQAs[/video]

 

[Gary Miller]

James, very nice knife. I love your guys forge finish. It's also nice to see someone hold a knife in the correct hand when their chopping. Gary Miller

 

[J. ROSA]

That's a good looking workhorse. I like the asian influence and the forged finish. Bites good and looks fun to swing. Do you know the weight and balance?

 

[Stormcrow]

Thanks, guys!

Gary - Whichever hand doesn't send the blade flying through the air is fine by me.

J. Rosa - No clue on the weight, and the knife has already been sent off. The POB is probably between the touchmark and the Turk's head knot.