David Goldberg Custom Knife Sole Authorship “Tora Midori Kusa”” “Tiger In The Grass” Zanto
Here is another great piece from sword smith David Goldberg "Kinzan".
Classification-fixed blade dagger. This Zanto is named: " Tora Midori Kusa " or
in English , "Tiger in the grass".
All of Kinzan's works are titled. In Japan, The tiger symbol is associated with power, passion, ferocity and sensuality. In addition to these it represents beauty and speed, cruelty and wrath and its appearance in dream is usually a sign of new power or passion that has awakened within an individual. In Japanese art, tigers showed up in family crests, fabric, pottery glaze, and most
all of the art forms we cherish today. The specialized
hada, (surface grain pattern) Kinzan used in the steel of this blade is called "Itame" in Japanese.
The Zanto is a unique knife design created by David Goldberg starting
back in 1995. It is based on the Japanese Aikuchi style Tanto. Aikuchi
meaning tanto without guard. The word "Zanto" is a word that David
coined for his "Ready Knife" to him it has a dual purpose meaning:
Zanshin is the Japanese term for self observation, as well as
awareness and readiness. This is the mindset that the Samurai
embodied, always prepared to defend themselves, their honor, and their
lord. The term for knife is "to" therefore "ready knife". It has a
second meaning as well. The term Zan meaning mountain by itself is the
second part of David's sword smithing name. A name that his teacher
gave him "Kinzan" meaning Gold Mountain.
The blade design is based on the Japanese tanto geometry. The word
Tanto is used to refer to a Japanese sword that is less than 30
centimeters in length. Commonly known as a Japanese fighting knife, or
dagger meant for in close defense where a sword could not be used.
Such as indoors or where a sword was not allowed to be worn. Kinzan
prefers to adhere to the classical line and geometry of traditional
Japanese swords. So in order for him to achieve this he developed the
"Zanto" This particular blade design is called "Moroha" (double edged)
Typically Moroha blades are curved.
The idea for Kinzan's Zanto came when realizing that traditional tanto
design Saya(case) was not practical for modern daily carry. So, he
came up with a specialized proprietary carry saya design. This knife
can be worn in the traditional position as a classically mounted
tanto. However it is slim and comfortable for western style belt
mounting. It can be carried in several positions. One, hidden up along
the side of the torso, as well as angled forward to allow for easy
deployment!
Each and every Zanto sold by KnifePurveyor.com is a sole author piece
form Kinzan, made exclusively by Kinzan himself. The metallurgy,
forging, hardening, polishing, handle, case and hand carved ornaments.
All of Kinzans knives and swords come with a lifetime warranty for
superior craftsmanship.
The Blade geometry is very important to the feel and balance of any
knife. Kinzan uses the traditional thick spine with the "mune" (roof
ridge) design just as he does on his swords. Since this is a Moroha blade,
the side ridge line is the thick section rather than a more common mune.
The shape of the blades
profile is classic to tanto form. The blade has "Niku" (meat or belly
in the blade) this is commonly referred to in western terms as "cannel
grind" On a true Japanese style blade the geometry goes to a zero
edge. This is how the Japanese blade can be strong and stay sharp.
This Zanto features hand-forged "Itame Gane" high carbon steel. It is one of Kinzan's
classic Damascus The blade has a
Kobuse construction ("U" shaped jacket-iron core insert). Kinzan has
been making his own steel he calls "Itame gane" for many
years.
An artist such as Kinzan has a high level of understanding with this
process, both in folding, hardening and polishing. He has the
ability to control the way that the steel will come out.
This Zanto comes complete with Kinzan's exclusive design scabbard. It
is velvet lined hand formed kydex and is covered in genuine ostrich
skin. The knife comes in a padded storage case exclusively from
knifepuveyor.com
These knives are collector grade self defense carry pieces. Although
all of Kinzan's Zanto are similar in design, form , and function, each
piece is unique, a true one of a kind. Signed in Japanese Kanji " Kin
Zan" in two characters on the tang.
Classification-fixed blade dagger. This Zanto is named: " Tora Midori Kusa " or
in English , "Tiger in the grass".
All of Kinzan's works are titled. In Japan, The tiger symbol is associated with power, passion, ferocity and sensuality. In addition to these it represents beauty and speed, cruelty and wrath and its appearance in dream is usually a sign of new power or passion that has awakened within an individual. In Japanese art, tigers showed up in family crests, fabric, pottery glaze, and most
all of the art forms we cherish today. The specialized
hada, (surface grain pattern) Kinzan used in the steel of this blade is called "Itame" in Japanese.
The Zanto is a unique knife design created by David Goldberg starting
back in 1995. It is based on the Japanese Aikuchi style Tanto. Aikuchi
meaning tanto without guard. The word "Zanto" is a word that David
coined for his "Ready Knife" to him it has a dual purpose meaning:
Zanshin is the Japanese term for self observation, as well as
awareness and readiness. This is the mindset that the Samurai
embodied, always prepared to defend themselves, their honor, and their
lord. The term for knife is "to" therefore "ready knife". It has a
second meaning as well. The term Zan meaning mountain by itself is the
second part of David's sword smithing name. A name that his teacher
gave him "Kinzan" meaning Gold Mountain.
The blade design is based on the Japanese tanto geometry. The word
Tanto is used to refer to a Japanese sword that is less than 30
centimeters in length. Commonly known as a Japanese fighting knife, or
dagger meant for in close defense where a sword could not be used.
Such as indoors or where a sword was not allowed to be worn. Kinzan
prefers to adhere to the classical line and geometry of traditional
Japanese swords. So in order for him to achieve this he developed the
"Zanto" This particular blade design is called "Moroha" (double edged)
Typically Moroha blades are curved.
The idea for Kinzan's Zanto came when realizing that traditional tanto
design Saya(case) was not practical for modern daily carry. So, he
came up with a specialized proprietary carry saya design. This knife
can be worn in the traditional position as a classically mounted
tanto. However it is slim and comfortable for western style belt
mounting. It can be carried in several positions. One, hidden up along
the side of the torso, as well as angled forward to allow for easy
deployment!
Each and every Zanto sold by KnifePurveyor.com is a sole author piece
form Kinzan, made exclusively by Kinzan himself. The metallurgy,
forging, hardening, polishing, handle, case and hand carved ornaments.
All of Kinzans knives and swords come with a lifetime warranty for
superior craftsmanship.
The Blade geometry is very important to the feel and balance of any
knife. Kinzan uses the traditional thick spine with the "mune" (roof
ridge) design just as he does on his swords. Since this is a Moroha blade,
the side ridge line is the thick section rather than a more common mune.
The shape of the blades
profile is classic to tanto form. The blade has "Niku" (meat or belly
in the blade) this is commonly referred to in western terms as "cannel
grind" On a true Japanese style blade the geometry goes to a zero
edge. This is how the Japanese blade can be strong and stay sharp.
This Zanto features hand-forged "Itame Gane" high carbon steel. It is one of Kinzan's
classic Damascus The blade has a
Kobuse construction ("U" shaped jacket-iron core insert). Kinzan has
been making his own steel he calls "Itame gane" for many
years.
An artist such as Kinzan has a high level of understanding with this
process, both in folding, hardening and polishing. He has the
ability to control the way that the steel will come out.
This Zanto comes complete with Kinzan's exclusive design scabbard. It
is velvet lined hand formed kydex and is covered in genuine ostrich
skin. The knife comes in a padded storage case exclusively from
knifepuveyor.com
These knives are collector grade self defense carry pieces. Although
all of Kinzan's Zanto are similar in design, form , and function, each
piece is unique, a true one of a kind. Signed in Japanese Kanji " Kin
Zan" in two characters on the tang.
David Goldberg Custom Knife Sole Authorship “Tora Midori Kusa”” “Tiger In The Grass” Zanto
| Knife Maker | David Goldberg |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 7 5/8" |
| Overall Length | 12" |
| Blade Material | "Itame Gane" Kinzan Damascus High Carbon Steel |
| Scale Material | Hand Sanded Leather Wrap Over Stingray Skin, Solid Sterling Silver "Tiger In The Grass" Menuki |