Knife Gallery :  Fixed Blades, Period Pieces

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Ref Num: 2093
   
Knife NameEdo style tanto
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length14 inches
Blade Length9 inches
Blade Material1065 carbon steel with hamon
Handle Materialcord wrapped poplar
Bolsters/GuardBlackened brass with filework
Completion Date5/10/2006
This is an edo style tanto. During this period (1700''s) the more somber look was preffered, instead of the more elaborate fittings of the later eras. This blade is polished to show the hamon and has a simpler cord wrap with fuchi, menuki, and kashira of blackened brass. If you would like one let me know.
   
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Ref Num: 1300
   
Knife NameBloodwood tanto
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length14 inches
Blade Length9 inches
Blade Material1050 carbon steel
Handle MaterialBloodwood
Bolsters/GuardHorn
Completion Date11/1/2003
A basic japanese tanto shape in a slightly fancy shirasaya or storage mounts of bloodwood and buffalo horn. Comes with a storage bag. This blade is clay heat treated and shows a definite temperline