t1mpani
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Well, my Bura 10 inch "New Model" arrived yesterday, and I've had a chance now to do some playing with it. I was afraid the handle was going to be too small, but it's not--my hand covers the handle from butt to bolster, but doesn't overlap. Also, the way the spine starts immediately curving down makes for a nice thumbrest. Were this a chopping blade, I'd want a bigger handle, but for a slicer, this is great!
Edge came sharp enough to cut with, became razor sharp inside of ten minutes with some work on a fine Norton. I usually reprofile the edges to make them thinner, but don't think it'll be necessary here. The only trouble spot is in the recurve--it's hard to get too, and seems to be the hardest part of the blade as well. It'll just take time.
The curve of this blade puts the belly right where it's easy to work with, and while I don't currently have anything to skin, it would work well for that application. I did, however, disassemble a turkey this afternoon, and it was a dream to work with. Went through meat like a knife through butter(ball) and was heavy enough to twist and pry joints apart. And while it's (as I said before) much more a cutter than a chopper, it's twice as beefy as a Kabar, and would make short work of light brush clearing. I'd back that up with personal experience, but my yard is getting downright bare!
Bravo Bura, and thanks Uncle Bill!
Edge came sharp enough to cut with, became razor sharp inside of ten minutes with some work on a fine Norton. I usually reprofile the edges to make them thinner, but don't think it'll be necessary here. The only trouble spot is in the recurve--it's hard to get too, and seems to be the hardest part of the blade as well. It'll just take time.
The curve of this blade puts the belly right where it's easy to work with, and while I don't currently have anything to skin, it would work well for that application. I did, however, disassemble a turkey this afternoon, and it was a dream to work with. Went through meat like a knife through butter(ball) and was heavy enough to twist and pry joints apart. And while it's (as I said before) much more a cutter than a chopper, it's twice as beefy as a Kabar, and would make short work of light brush clearing. I'd back that up with personal experience, but my yard is getting downright bare!
Bravo Bura, and thanks Uncle Bill!
I bought two of them. One for my lady and one for me. She thought it was "Cute", and thought that it fit her hand nicely. I put a high polish on them at work, sharpened the edges so they scare hair off of my arm. You are right about their being great slicers. They do work great in the kitchen. I think they would make a great camp knife. I do not camp much anymore but some of my small jonts will definately have my 10"er with me!
