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I have a 900-layer Forge-Folded Howard Clark Tanto that I am in need to part with. The Hira-zukuri blade is in full polish by Keith Larman, and mounted in an Alder Shira-saya (which includes saya-gaki by Keith). This blade was forged and polished in 2001 (according to the saya-gaki) and is still in pristine condition. The forged, copper habaki is by Howard.

The hamon is a gentle notare, with no turn-back.

Nagasa is just over 10.40 inches in length.

Howard is no longer producing these types of blades (Forge-folded) and they are currently being hoarded by collectors. I have repairs to personal equipment and supplies to buy which is forcing this sale.
Asking price is $2000.

I can accept paypal, check or money order (if using paypal, please add their 3%), I'll cover the shipping cost with insurance--CONUS only.

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Topic title edited to follow Forum Rules.

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please show pictures because at this pirce I need to see pics before choosing
thanks!!

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Adam, you may want to reread the original post more carefully, as Jason pointed out that if it did not sell in 2 weeks it would be off of the market. That was months ago.

Still, I too would love to see pics. ;)

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Well, gabriel, Jason didn't mark this post as he was supposed to so it's quite easy to make the assumption this is on the market still.

is it, Jason? if not, mark it correctly as the rules of this forum dictate.

Thanks.

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Hey Guys,

I decided to keep it for sale. Sorry about the mix up Nathan, I editted the original post to remove the "limited sale" stuff.

Again, sorry for the confusion.

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Jason Dingledine wrote:

Hey Guys, I decided to keep it for sale. Sorry about the mix up Nathan, I editted the original post to remove the "limited sale" stuff. Again, sorry for the confusion.

Dang. ;)

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Pics have been added here: http://tigerclawforge.net/japaneseforsale