Handmade Custom W2 / Richlite / Linen March 2025 Prototype

!!!! NO LEATHER INCLUDED !!!! Comes in a padded zipper case. HANDMADE CUSTOM Prototype W2 steel with differential heat treat and a polished hamon. 63hrc. The cutting Edge is 3.25 inch long. The handle is 4.25 inch long. The thickness of the handle is 0.78 - 0.88. The weight with the large bead is 3.8oz. As I was shaping and sanding this piece I noticed black marks on the ivory linen (see second photo). I couldn't figure out why it wasn't going away, or what it was. Finally I realized it was the sharpie marker I used to label the parts and the orientation. I usually use black epoxy, so this is something I never have to worry about. At the last minute I realized undyed epoxy would be better for this build. However, I forgot this meant my sharpie would be visible! ARGH. No, it cannot be sanded away, you would sand the entire piece away. No, you can't clean it off with acetone, because its embeded in the epoxy. SO, I accepted the accident and decided to make it a part of the design. I deci