templehound Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Strongly inspired and influenced by the Japanese movie "Samurai Fiction" I didn't followed the traditions in the process of making. Like in the movie, free style is one of the plenty ways besides tradition, that leading to the desired result. I took clay covered 1095, copper, some unknown hardwood root, gave it the overall length of 10 inches and get this fiction of a tanto. for those who are interested in the movie here is a trace to find, do not notice the synchronised versions, watch the original with English undertitels to get the full blast of fun.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TknAs5CrY9s Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 COOL!!! i never thought of using root at a handle material. very clean and well designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Beautiful all around. Traditional or not that is a masterpiece as I always see from you. Thanks for sharing. Always inspirational. I will have to hunt that movie down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will W. Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 The fit and finish is near perfect, as is common with your work. The same could be said of your photography skills. Loving that root handle as well, looks great. Outstanding work, templehound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank You very much, Gentlemen. I appreciate it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Beautiful, beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Good golly almighty, this is my favorite piece you've done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 3:48 AM, templehound said: Ok, I'll show my ignorance here. Is this a take down model? Is the dark wood piece to push the handle pin or a small ceramic sharping stone. And my last stupid question. (for now) If I'm seeing this right....what is the advantage of the take down? Other than you can. Thanks as I've said before..... Dave not a knife maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastaStan Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I love, love, love this knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks a lot for the nice comments, Guys! Dave,.... Katanas, Wakizashis, Tantos are traditionally all take down. The advantages are easy maintanance and repair of all parts. The little tool is made of a bufffalo horn tip and ivory and it is to push the pin(mekugi) out of the handle. It seemed necessary and harmonious to me in a certain way, to finish this with a traditional stand. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Woah!! I can't think of anything to say. That knife just speaks for itself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Nice all the way around.. How long did it take you to put the knife together including gathering all the materials? did you use a belt grinder on the blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 7 hours ago, templehound said: Dave,.... Katanas, Wakizashis, Tantos are traditionally all take down. The advantages are easy maintanance and repair of all parts. The little tool is made of a bufffalo horn tip and ivory and it is to push the pin(mekugi) out of the handle. Thank You very much, I appreciate you taking the time to school me. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 16 hours ago, C-1ToolSteel said: Woah!! I can't think of anything to say. That knife just speaks for itself... You just said the right thing, Thank You,C-1ToolSteel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 16 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said: Nice all the way around.. How long did it take you to put the knife together including gathering all the materials? did you use a belt grinder on the blade? I am linguistically not sure what You mean with "gathering" in this case, if You mean having access, getting my hand on the material, then I just have to take it out of my stock...but if You mean how long it took me to decide what material to use, than the answer is, not long. Because mostly if I have an idea for a knife, the colors are an important part of the inspiration and sometimes materials or myself are failing and than I take whatever it takes(well,abandoning the inspiration of course)to get the knife properly done. It took me one year to complete.I never made a traditional Tanto and a lot of time I spend with research and educating myself in the Japanese way of Tanto making....it took me two handles, two sheaths, and a hand full of mekugi pegs and a lot of "discipline" to finish it. it was one of the most difficult knives I have made until today, and I once thought this is not in my abilities...several times screwing up major parts, putting them away until the frustration faded, and then made it new again and continued working on it ......that really felt like "the way is the destination"..... the blade is ground stock removal with my belt grinder. Thanks, jlpservicesinc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks for answering my questions. Very nice indeed.. The stand is beautifully made as well.. Looking forwards to seeing more of your work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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