This was one of the few pieces in 1050 John has done.

I wish I would have had my newer camera when this blade was completed.

This 1050 shobuzurkuri katana was a very interesting piece. The suguha hamon was composed of very bright nioi and, was filled with intricate ashi and the extrensive alloy graining effects that are present in Johns work.

A very fast and well balanced sword that was just begging to cut.