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Offline Mechslasher

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Japanese Wrap Knives
« on: March 26, 2010, 04:17:00 PM »
just tried the japanese wrap on these knives.  i also used ray skin under the wrap to keep with tradition.  the wrap was not near as easy as i thought it would be.  the small knife on the left is a new design that i'm making for neck knife use.  enjoy!
 
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2010, 04:30:00 PM »
I'd like a closer look at them. Do you have any close ups?

I like what I see so far. I guess my eyes are getting old. Lin
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2010, 06:00:00 PM »
here you go lin.  i'm getting better with the wrap with every knife so it might take a couple more to get it perfect.  definitely not easy on a small grip.  i know the turks head knot is not japanese, but i dislike not having sometype of guard on a knife like this.  
 

 

 
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2010, 06:19:00 PM »
Wow, Chris! Cool!
Nice Turk's head as well.
You hit the '10' ring on these buddy.
I especially like the small one.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2010, 06:28:00 PM »
They sure do look nice. Well thought out too. Lin
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2010, 07:15:00 PM »
Very cool!

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2010, 09:23:00 PM »
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2010, 11:20:00 PM »
Very cool. Whats the steel? And I have to say it....what no tanto tip?
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Offline Shinken

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2010, 12:02:00 AM »
Those are some unique blades Chris!

What are the dimensions on the "little" guy?  That one looks very handy.

Keep up the great work!

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Offline Mechslasher

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2010, 12:41:00 AM »
thanks fellows!  the metal is cpm s30v steel.  

kentucky, i copied the tip from a 300 year old japanese dagger a friend of mine has.

the little knife is about 6" long and is mostly a small camp/palm knife for light work.

i'm liking the japanese wrap.  after the glue dries that i use the stiffen the cord, it almost feels like a neoprene type grip and gives a little for a great feeling grip.  i'm also not 100% on the sheath just yet.  i'll have to do a little more experimenting with it.
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2010, 01:03:00 AM »
Thank you for the feedback on the 6" knife!

With a horizontal belt sheath that would make a sweet EDC!

BTW - I am likin' s30v steel.  It makes a good blade!

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Offline Montauks

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2010, 11:19:00 AM »
Very nice!...I agree with ya on the sheath... perhaps black leather with an insert of that ray skin?
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2010, 01:03:00 PM »
Nice. Can you post a close up of the neck knife?
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Offline Mechslasher

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2010, 08:09:00 PM »
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Offline MercilessMing

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2010, 04:57:00 AM »
Neat!!  Chris, the ray skin is such a nice touch.
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Offline walkabout

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #15 on: June 10, 2010, 01:55:00 PM »
great job on the handle wrapping. i repair handle wraps on kitana swords and know how tough it can be to get a great end result while keeping the traditional technique. alot of people use paper wedges to keep the cording from twisting and just folding but i never liked having a bunch of paper in my wraps.also if you are unhappy with the turks head knot wrapping from blade to butt would allow you to use the exiting hole to end the wraps in a minimal knot. great work nonetheless, love em all, simple and effective design.
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2010, 06:43:00 PM »
Real nice job on those wraps. Always wanted to try that.
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #17 on: June 10, 2010, 06:45:00 PM »
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Offline chris amos

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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2010, 06:29:00 PM »
Very cool! I like the way you used the turks head to lock into the kydex.
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Re: Japanese Wrap Knives
« Reply #19 on: June 11, 2010, 09:42:00 PM »
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