Brad L Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Here is the latest one off my bench. My biggest to date 21" overall length. 5160 blade, mild steel guard, cotton cord wrapped handle soaked in epoxy. I was not sure about the handle it looks different but it sure feels good in the hand and it seams tough. This is not a presentation piece but a big ugly rough use knife. As always comments positive or negative are welcome. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I can see the big and rough use here but Brad... I think this is a FAIL on the ugly part! It looks pretty nice to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have to agree with bigfootnampa.I think it looks great!!....and quite capable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I woulde like a closer look where the tsuba joins the blade :) I like what I see so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maillemaker Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 What are those faint white lines on the blade in the first photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad L Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 What are those faint white lines on the blade in the first photo? The etch. I was playing around with etching the blade a number of times to try and create a patina that would hide marks from use. These lines came out and they grew on me so I left them. I woulde like a closer look where the tsuba joins the blade :) I like what I see so far Sure no problem, I hope this is what you meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 yup, that seems to look first rate also thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Nice I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I approve. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Smith Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You, sir, are a liar. There's nothing ugly about that piece at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zengineer Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Quote This is not a presentation piece but a big ugly rough use knife. Heh, I think it looks xxxx good and would consider retracting the above statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad L Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks for the comments. I did not figure many would approve of my redneck take on Japanese knives.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 LOL! :o and I thought we in the south had the market cornered on Rednecks! :lol: Very clean for a rednecked blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtownAndrew Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I like it! However, I think you have passed the point of calling it a knife. I thing this is definitely in the small sword category. You got wonderful fit between the guard and blade. I am envious. Also I like the cord wrapped handle that is one to put in the idea box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I like Japanese blades, and I like it when a maker does a good job of goosing the traditional take on 'em. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwisatz Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I really like that. I wrapped the handle on one of my knives with rope as well. i am going to add shellac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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