Biggest blackthorn in my collection_Little John
Yes, it is a Blackthorn. Not a Yamadori in its true sense but definitely one of the biggest I have ever seen as a potensai. Little John. I have been circling around this blackthorn for a number of years. Perhaps more than 10? In fact, this was the first blackthorn of this size I have managed to find at a location suitable for collection. Then I found and collected another one of similar size, but with better character. So this one has stayed on the radar nevertheless I have not set any date for the collection. The situation changed some time ago. Me stupid have "drowned" the poor beast. Still feeling guilty. Guilty and stupid. I hate loosing trees... Collected 2016 Winter look_December 2017. Minutes before my Makita, Dremel, pliers, chisels and saws came into action. First round of carving finished. I guess this is enough for this year. For the time being I only plan another round of carving on the jin on the left side.