Making a Tanto Part 2: The Habaki.

The next step in the process is to get to work on the copper bits and pieces. The first of these is the Habaki: the piece that fits over the blade's ricasso in order to hold the blade firmly in the scabbard.
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[@TheRecreationalMachinist]

That's a nice looking fretsaw. Looking forward to part 3 👍 🇬🇧

[@Ukenick]

Thanks. It is a beauty. It was custom made for me by my friend Dimitris who is the creator of @JimmysCanal. Amazing toolmaker.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Nick,
Nice work and enjoyable viewing... I agree that putting it in the tumbler gave a nice finish... See you in part 3.
Take care.
Paul,,

[@JimmysCanal]

Although copper is soft and easy to work with, shaping a 3mm thick, short and relatively narrow plate needs time, effort and patience! So the only I can say is, Bravo my friend!
Looking forward for the next video.
Take care
Dimitris

[@Ukenick]

Thanks my friend.

[@howder1951]

Very nice work, going to be a really great knife, enjoyed!

[@Ukenick]

Appreciate it. Thanks so much.

[@guyvenables482]

Not only is Dadsinhisworksop a gifted metal worker and knifeman, he's also a talented actor. You may recognise his voice from television series such as Antiques Roadshow.

[@Ukenick]

😂😂😂

[@paulwiggins183]

This habaki does not fit the blade at the edge. Nor particularly well at the spine. But it does sort of look like a habaki. We salute you.