LOL, the Northwind is one of the few blades I have that scare me. One moment of inattention can be really bad with it. At least the Waki and AK have finger guards, ...
+1 - Somehow my Northwind makes me a lot more nervous than my Waki, larger 21" Criswell than similar sized machetes. I don't really have many sword like objects.
But, I think my Cheness Katana still takes the cake for me. So much wicked blade - even with a tsuba (guard).
... but there is something so sexy about the curves of the Northwind. It is something you have to see in person as it does not come across in photos very well.
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