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Title: 3V Tantos
Post by: srtben on January 07, 2015, 04:44:00 PM
Hey guys just finished up these two pointy 3V Tantos. Both have hand rubbed finishes, copper spacers, Ti Guards and Menukis.
I did the fullers a little different on the first one, I think it came out pretty cool. Both have my signature tapered fullers on the spine.
These are flat ground and are needle sharp.
The blades are around 8.5" long.

Thanks for looking!!

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4591.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4591.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4592.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4592.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4595.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4595.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4596.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4596.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4598.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4598.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4599.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4599.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4600.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/Japanese%20Style/IMG_4600.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: KSCATTRAPR on January 07, 2015, 06:25:00 PM
Your attention to detail on your blades is outstanding. Very cool knife.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: D.Ellis on January 07, 2015, 07:57:00 PM
Pretty slick Ben. I like the titanium guards you've been doing. Those are heat colored?
Darcy   :campfire:
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: tomsm44 on January 07, 2015, 08:25:00 PM
Awesome.  I really like the fullers on the top one.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: Fallguy on January 07, 2015, 08:58:00 PM
Very Nice   :archer:
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: srtben on January 07, 2015, 09:19:00 PM
Thanks very much guys!!

Darcy, I normally heat color them, but these I actually electro anodized. It is normally easier to get a consistent that way.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: D.Ellis on January 07, 2015, 11:04:00 PM
Thanks for the reply Ben. I have some titanium sitting here waiting to be made into liner locks when time allows.......trying to glean info about working the stuff. I like the texture and color you do on these.
Darcy    :campfire:
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: bjansen on January 08, 2015, 11:01:00 AM
Excellent work Ben
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: srtben on January 08, 2015, 11:30:00 AM
Just let me know if you need any pointers Darcy.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 08, 2015, 11:34:00 AM
Those are really beautiful Ben. Top notch sheath work too.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: Track on January 09, 2015, 10:31:00 AM
Great work Ben. Both are top draw.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: srtben on January 10, 2015, 12:29:00 PM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: Shinken on January 11, 2015, 11:12:00 PM
Wow!  These are both *awesome*!

If I could choose only one, I would have to go with the top/first design.

Most-excellent work right there Ben!

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: srtben on January 12, 2015, 01:36:00 AM
Thank you sir.
Title: Re: 3V Tantos
Post by: larry on January 23, 2015, 09:23:00 PM
wow, those are both stunning!   :thumbsup:
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