Michael Bell Katana and Tanto

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If you want to talk grails, this baby is the real deal.
This a sole-authorship katana by Michael Bell of Dragonfly forge. the blade is 27 1/2" of his steel cable damascus. An overall length of 40". Unlike many of his newer swords this one is a complete sole-authorship piece-he made the fitings, scabbard, lacquered the scabbard, polished the blade. It is a truly great masterwork but unfortunately all it does is sit so I feel it is time to move it on to someone who can appreciate and enjoy it more.
Price is $7000 shippedTrades may be considered for Rolex or Panerai watches,, high-end 1911's, and high quality rifle scope.

 

[dax0007]

WOW! What a beauty!

 

[RayseM]

"unfortunately all it does is sit" What no Japanese Overlords needing protection in Rochester?

What a truly beautiful piece of work. Way out of my league I'm afraid but I sure do appreciate seeing it.

 

[siskaholic]

where is the tanto?
i've heard that Bell's swords are so tough that they will cut free hanging steel cable!!

 

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Here is the tanto. It is still in shirasaya.
The blade is 12" of cable damascus with an overall length of 18.25"
Price is $2000 shipped

 

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new price on a great sword

 

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BTTT with price changes

 

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Back on up with price changes.
Will entertain custom knife -preferably folders-and gun trades-thou no 223 AR's as I am already well-stocked on that front.