Fixed blade Tantos Anyone?
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Concerning the CS Emperor Collection. The length of the blades was unique. The Magnum blade is 10". The middle Tanto blade is 5 1/2". The smallest blade is 4 1/4.
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Here’s some updates pics of the last blade I forged.
I changed the tip to be more traditional and worked a habaki from copper.
I changed the tip to be more traditional and worked a habaki from copper.
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Wonderful work Mr. Tony, i can already see a wonderful knife coming together . Are you planning to go full traditional handle wrap, or something a bit more modern?
As promised, here's the Taylor Seki tanto, in all it's glory. Sure makes for one mean letter opener .
Definitely not going to be my last asian style knife, I just love the overall profile/balance. Would make for a awesome skinner/veggi chopper, if i had any interest in using/carrying it.
Cheers!
As promised, here's the Taylor Seki tanto, in all it's glory. Sure makes for one mean letter opener .
Definitely not going to be my last asian style knife, I just love the overall profile/balance. Would make for a awesome skinner/veggi chopper, if i had any interest in using/carrying it.
Cheers!
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Nice Willie. Is that hollow ground with a swedge on the spine? Love that bone handle.WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:48 am Wonderful work Mr. Tony, i can already see a wonderful knife coming together . Are you planning to go full traditional handle wrap, or something a bit more modern?
As promised, here's the Taylor Seki tanto, in all it's glory. Sure makes for one mean letter opener .
Definitely not going to be my last asian style knife, I just love the overall profile/balance. Would make for a awesome skinner/veggi chopper, if i had any interest in using/carrying it.
Cheers!
Yes. This current build will be traditionally fitted. I am working toward the goal of an entirely traditional Tanto. That is why I started this thread in the first place. I can’t even find anyone with a traditional Tanto to acquire a trace pattern. Guess I will keep building from photos.
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Sounds good Tony .
Yes, it's a deep swedge following the curve of the blade, tapering to a fine point.
No disagreement here, I like the bone too .
Good stuff.
Yes, it's a deep swedge following the curve of the blade, tapering to a fine point.
No disagreement here, I like the bone too .
Good stuff.
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Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Hi guys! I'm new to this thread but just wanted to compliment you on your tanto Willy, it's absolutely gorgeous! Your builds are also really good looking Tony, it'll be a pleasure to see the finished products! I only have 2 fixed blade tantos, 1 that's not bad, and 1 that's a real cheapo, but thought I'd post them for you to see. This 1st one I got on ebay from a U.K. seller, and it's unmarked, 10" in length/SS full-tang blade with what appears to be a swedge on the top edge, NS bolsters with accents, brass pins, and dark walnut scales with finger indents. It arrived razor-sharp, and feels very good in-hand. Weighs-in at about 8 oz.'s. The 2nd one I got here in Canada from Herooutdoors.ca, and is likely best classified as a letter opener. It might be a Cold Steel product, due to the design, but I can't remember for sure. It's 9"/SS blade, some sort of inexpensive metal bolsters, black grivory textured scales, and lanyard hole in the bottom bolster. Has an etch of a dragon on the blade, and "CHINA STAINLESS" etched on the rear tang. I know it's a cheap POS, but I just thought it was cool, and when ordering such items you never really know just how cheap they are until you see and hold them! It does open letters and boxes very well though! Thanks, Mark!
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Thanks for sharing.Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:05 pm Hi guys! I'm new to this thread but just wanted to compliment you on your tanto Willy, it's absolutely gorgeous! Your builds are also really good looking Tony, it'll be a pleasure to see the finished products! I only have 2 fixed blade tantos, 1 that's not bad, and 1 that's a real cheapo, but thought I'd post them for you to see. This 1st one I got on ebay from a U.K. seller, and it's unmarked, 10" in length/SS full-tang blade with what appears to be a swedge on the top edge, NS bolsters with accents, brass pins, and dark walnut scales with finger indents. It arrived razor-sharp, and feels very good in-hand. Weighs-in at about 8 oz.'s. The 2nd one I got here in Canada from Herooutdoors.ca, and is likely best classified as a letter opener. It might be a Cold Steel product, due to the design, but I can't remember for sure. It's 9"/SS blade, some sort of inexpensive metal bolsters, black grivory textured scales, and lanyard hole in the bottom bolster. Has an etch of a dragon on the blade, and "CHINA STAINLESS" etched on the rear tang. I know it's a cheap POS, but I just thought it was cool, and when ordering such items you never really know just how cheap they are until you see and hold them! It does open letters and boxes very well though! Thanks, Mark! WIN_20200628_14_57_40_Pro.jpgWIN_20200628_14_58_10_Pro.jpg
I really like the Cold Steel tantos. All of their products are high quality.
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Current pics of a current build.
Have added a mild steel Tsuba, hammered, blued, and heat colored.
Awaiting and order of ray skin and ito wrap.
Have added a mild steel Tsuba, hammered, blued, and heat colored.
Awaiting and order of ray skin and ito wrap.
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Tony_Wood wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:50 pm Current pics of a current build.
Have added a mild steel Tsuba, hammered, blued, and heat colored.
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Awaiting and order of ray skin and ito wrap.
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Tony, that's beautiful!
David
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Wonderful work Tony. Congratulations. Can't wait to see it wrapped.
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Thanks for your encouragement Tony, I appreciate it! Your current build is absolutely gorgeous, very well done! I wish I had your skills!
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Mighty beau-ti-ful work Tony on it .
Thank you Mark . And I really like those 2 you got there, both excellent knives in there own ways .
Thank you Mark . And I really like those 2 you got there, both excellent knives in there own ways .
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Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Thanks Willy! It's becoming a real job jumping from topic-to-topic, it's a good thing I don't have an outside job to distract me from it! lol!
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Delayed shipments of traditional materials from overseas (Japan and Thailand, silk ito and ray skin) have forced me to finish with materials on hand in the shop.
Though not entirely traditional in finish, neither is the blade shape historic.
This is my artistic interpretation of a traditional tanto blade.
Reclaimed farm equipment steel hand forged and finished, copper and mild steel fittings, horn, wood, and leather ito finish out the build.
Hope you enjoy.
Though not entirely traditional in finish, neither is the blade shape historic.
This is my artistic interpretation of a traditional tanto blade.
Reclaimed farm equipment steel hand forged and finished, copper and mild steel fittings, horn, wood, and leather ito finish out the build.
Hope you enjoy.
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Beautiful work Tony. Really beautiful. Can't wait to see your Wakizashi and Katana.
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Stunner Mr. Tony .
"Never, never, never give up."
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Always love your work.
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Beautiful knife Tony, you should be proud!
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i got a pawn shop buck with a broken tip , i reground it to a besh wedge tanto
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Take care and God bless,
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Those are awesome, John!
Very nice, harryekarmum, to AAPK if I haven't said so yet.
John
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Thank You John..
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I just happened across this thread John and spotted these knives, and let me say they're some kindda beautiful!