3200 layers of forge folded W2, 1075 & just a hint of mild to make it interesting.

11.25” blade with a 5” nakago, 1.25” wide and 5/16” thick at the machi. Almost no sori.Very subtle pattern above the hamon. Alder saya and tsuka with rayskin that has been lacquered black then the top of the node sanded. Wrought iron fittings oh the tsuka and the saya with red knotting cord braid.

matt@venierdesign.com • Lancaster Ma 01523