Japanese Sword

[R APPLEBY]

Yes I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything. It's been one disaster after another but I'm up and running again so after many long months here is the newest completed project.

This is a Chokuto( a single edged straight sword).
Specs are: Steel, L-6 Round sawmill blade, Blade; Width at hilt, 1 1/4 inches, Width at tip, 7/8 inches, Length is 24 3/4 inches.

Handle/Saya; Both are made of Paduk, handle is 14 inches, Saya is 26 inches

Tsuba; Is a pierced and carved crane from 1/4 inch copper plate
and measures 1/4 X 3.

All other fittings are of copper, Overall length is 39 inches.

Thanks for looking.

 

[bennytheblade]

Thats an incredible and beautiful piece of work.
Glad you are back up and running Mr. A.

 

[Dawkind]

Great work, Bob..............

 

[R APPLEBY]

Thanks all, Hey D.D. what did you ever end up doing with those elephant ears.