Tantoshi

[esseti]

Intersection among a tanto and a kiridashi; 7mm RWL34 s.s. with special handmade mirror finish (without electric machineries) to 8000 grit.
Hollow grind and flat point.
Total length without sheath, is 370mm (about 14" 1/2) Blade + habaki are 255mm (10").
Handle and sheath are ebony, habaki and pin are carbon fiber + a little inlay of moonglow on the pin.
Kiridashi handle and pin, are guaiacum officinalis (legno santo) + red spacer, stand is olive wood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f-0ClioRu0

 

[Tom Militano]

Great work. Beautiful grind.

 

[Lyon]

Stunning work!

 

[esseti]

Thank you Tom and Lyon

 

[rhinoknives]

Superb work and very interesting mix of materials!:35:

 

[esseti]

Kind of you, thanks Laurence

 

[wdtorque]

Superb work and very interesting mix of materials!:35:

Well said. Really like it.
Dozier
Accuracy beats speed

 

[esseti]

Thanks wdtorque

 

[Matthew Gregory]

This is one of the most striking pieces I've seen - spectacular work! I love every aspect of it. Thank you for sharing!

 

[Cabinetmaker]

Beautiful, crisp work!

 

[esseti]

This is one of the most striking pieces I've seen - spectacular work! I love every aspect of it. Thank you for sharing!

Kind of you, thanks Matthew! :chinese:

 

[esseti]

Thank you Cabinetmaker