Another Kwaiken

[srtben]

Here is another knife I just finished up for the upcoming OKCA winter show.
It is another kwaiken, this time in 1095. The handle is green rayskin, with black tsuka ito, and has a tapered tang.
The OAL is 11", and the handle is 4.5".(more traditional length)
Let me know what you guys think.

 

 

 

 

 

[2treks]

I think it is Sweet!

[GRINCH]

I really like it.

[D.Ellis]

Very nicely done.
Darcy  

[Lamey]

slick!

[Bob Hunter]

Very very nice !!!

[srtben]

Thanks guys, these are a lot of fun to do.

[Michael Pfander]

Who's going to make the saya for it?  Do you do the lacquer work?
MAP

[srtben]

I have never done a Saya, maybe someday.

[Michael Pfander]

I make saya's.  We have a traditional Japanese sword dojo here. We study Shin Shin Seki Juchi Ru, it goes back to 1536. If you send me a pattern I'll make you one.  You will have to do the lacquer yourself.
MAP

[snakewood3]

That is neat stuff Michael. Any pics ?  Did you go to Russia on the hunt you mentioned a while back ?
 The hogs at Matador not so eagerly await your return.

[kbaknife]

I love it. I really like that.
Can you tell me where you get your black tsuka ito?

[srtben]

Thanks guys!
Here you go Karl....

 http://www.lacesforless.com/hikingbootlaces-1.aspx

If you need longer ones, you can order it by the gross (144 yds). I have an order in right now for a gross of black and brown.

[kbaknife]

Gotcha - thanks, Ben.