Aikuchi Tanto

[Benr.t]

Just finished this one up. it is a bit different being that the grind goes through the grip. The blade is just shy of 10" with a 5.25" handle. The blade is more hand rubbed 3v at around .280" thick.
Oddly enough, I have never done a turks head knot, this was my first try. The Menuki are hammered Zirconium. I am pretty happy with whole the thing.


As always comments are welcome!

 

[JPSWorks]

Write this is truly awesome. Love the wrapped handle. Someday I will have to learn how to do that. Beautiful blade as well.

 

[TacticallySharp]

Well crafted! Extremely nice.

 

[Wayne Bensinger]

I like it a lot Ben, are there two different types of parachord on the handle, it looks like flat at the handle area and round at what would be the front guard? Also, how do you get the chord to stay in place, is it glued or just tied that tight?


Wayne

 

[Calvin Robinson]

Ben,
I'm with you,I like that!

 

[Benr.t]

I like it a lot Ben, are there two different types of parachord on the handle, it looks like flat at the handle area and round at what would be the front guard? Also, how do you get the chord to stay in place, is it glued or just tied that tight?


Wayne

Yes, I use different lace for the wrap. The wrap on the handle is a flat shoe type lace, and the Turks head knot is paracord with the guts in it still.
The wrap is tied very tight, I then soak the whole thing in G/flex epoxy. It is rock solid, but still looks natural.

 

[Wayne Bensinger]

Ok, great tip, never would have thought of that. I may try that trick, thanks.

 

[Brad Lilly]

Great looking knife, real nice job

 

[Denny Eller]

Outstanding craftsmanship Ben!