Crude Tanto from my first post

Lee · 12th July 2024, 12:04 PM

I, too, like this little knife. The form surely does remind one of a tanto in shirasaya, though the construction details are different. Of course, these are clearly simple working mountings rather than 'resting' storage mounts. The back appears to have a ridge. Is there any trace of a hamon (differential heat treating)?

Lew had a pedang with a blade that quite strongly resembled a Japanese sword blade (http://vikingsword.com/lew/w0132/w0132.html). Ultimately, XRF disclosed a composition much more consistent with typical Indonesian blades than Japanese ones.

In any case, I understand why your small knife would be a favorite

12th July 2024, 12:04 PM	#3
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	I, too, like this little knife. The form surely does remind one of a tanto in shirasaya, though the construction details are different. Of course, these are clearly simple working mountings rather than 'resting' storage mounts. The back appears to have a ridge. Is there any trace of a hamon (differential heat treating)? Lew had a pedang with a blade that quite strongly resembled a Japanese sword blade (http://vikingsword.com/lew/w0132/w0132.html). Ultimately, XRF disclosed a composition much more consistent with typical Indonesian blades than Japanese ones. In any case, I understand why your small knife would be a favorite