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Offline srtben

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Rustic Tanto
« on: October 16, 2014, 06:26:00 PM »
Just finished up this order, and I am very happy with how it came out. I have done a similar one before, but with a longer blade. I am really pleased with how it looks with more compact blade.
The seppa is hammered copper and the tsuba is browned mild steel. It has a hemp wrapped handle that is epoxy soaked. The blade is 5160 with a nice antique finish.

Any and all comments welcome.

 

 

 
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Offline Track

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2014, 06:39:00 PM »
Great work, Ben. The copper is a nice touch too.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2014, 08:20:00 PM »
I really like this one Ben. Beautiful work.
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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2014, 10:40:00 PM »
Awesome as always.
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2014, 12:08:00 AM »
Ben, even your photos are tremendous.  Nice contrasts and complementary treatments in this one.
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Offline hickstick

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2014, 03:38:00 PM »
nice....that definitely looks like one you could hammer through a brick and still keep going.


would love to see a time lapse of that handle wrap.    :)
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Offline Rick Marchand

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2014, 05:01:00 PM »
Great lookin' blade Ben! I am  big fan of this style.
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Offline srtben

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2014, 10:47:00 AM »
Thanks very much guys, I appreciate it!!


 
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Originally posted by Rick Marchand:
Great lookin' blade Ben! I am  big fan of this style.
Hey Rick, welcome!
And thanks, always been a big fan of your work.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2014, 05:24:00 PM »
Wow, I like it too!
Your work is well thought out and your choice of materials coupled with fit and finish!

I have said it before love your photographic style.

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2014, 08:20:00 PM »
I really like the way that came together. The copper, finish on the steel, the hemp handle all combines for a visually pleasing knife!
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Offline srtben

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2014, 11:40:00 AM »
Thanks guys!!
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Offline ron w

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2014, 03:15:00 PM »
That is BEAUTIFUL...........a real classic!
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Offline Margly

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2014, 04:44:00 PM »
Thats a great Tanto!
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Offline Nala

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Re: Rustic Tanto
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2014, 03:39:00 AM »
GOD that is beautiful!

I love it.

Wish it were heading to me..

Thanks for posting the pics.

Nalajr
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