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Brad L

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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.
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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.

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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.

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