2/8 DOTD Sirupati

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17 inch 19 ounce Sirupati by new Kmai Bal Bahadur Kami with a neem wood handle, I finally have taken some pictures of it to show off!
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after use and Patina for comparison
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it came quite sharp, the edge needs some touchup work, but not too much, Ive already used Howard's feed and wax oil on the handle which it soaked up greedily and I plan on polishing up the metal when I get the chance. Ill have to get some use photos up at some point. Its a gorgeous knife that I am very pleased with, now about these urges to buy more...
 
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Nice knife. I was traveling when this was available or I might have tried for it myself.
Instead of polishing the metal I would probably cut up some mangoes and let it develop a nice patina.
 
I picked up a similar size/weight Siru back in Sept. It has become my absolute favorite. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
 
Question for anyone here who might know: In the second photo there is a "set of parentheses" with some black peaks, with the lower part sort of "whited out."
My BAS has exactly the same decoration, does anyone know if it has any significance or why it is like that?

Bill
 
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small update:
I just finished sharpening the blade, I dont have the best sharpening setup, but with 2000 grit sandpaper on a mousepad the blade now slides through computer paper and will obliterate arm hair. It is so sharp that I tried it against some facial hairs, and it IS sharp enough to shave... though too dull to actually go about shaving safely... with a proper strop it could be, but thats just rediculous
anyway, with about 10 mins of attention with 2000 grit sandpaper this Serupati is now the sharpest knife I own aside from a boxcutter! scary sharp indeed
 
small update:
I just finished sharpening the blade, I dont have the best sharpening setup, but with 2000 grit sandpaper on a mousepad the blade now slides through computer paper and will obliterate arm hair. It is so sharp that I tried it against some facial hairs, and it IS sharp enough to shave... though too dull to actually go about shaving safely... with a proper strop it could be, but thats just rediculous
anyway, with about 10 mins of attention with 2000 grit sandpaper this Serupati is now the sharpest knife I own aside from a boxcutter! scary sharp indeed

I know what you mean - my 18" Bura Siru is scary-sharp. It is also the sharpest knife in my collection. I stop at 1500-grit. Hasn't needed a strop yet.
 
Ive finally got a couple use photos to share!
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this knife is so much fun to use, it excells in all things slicing, and as you can se here, can slice clean through very large objects (a tree half this size is a one or two chop job)
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I got a bit overzealous while slicing smaller brush when I went after this... but the sirupati performed! I think I came up with an excuse for why this tree needed to be cleared... I think I chalked it up to some decay at the top and proximity to the trial... so umm trail maintenance... yea!
more pictures in the future, or until Im yelled off of this thread!

ohh edit: I forgot to mention the patina I put on the blade! DO NOT use pickles, I had to remove the rust... too much water in the vinegar
however distilled vinegar works perfectly!
pps: one of the decorative white brass inlays came out in use... no problems there, I think Ill buy some brass to hammer in and replace it any hints on the best way to go about this?, odd that it would come out I cant imagine what could have jarred it loose :P
 
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That right there is a gorgeous khuk:) Classic beauty by definition. Congrats.
 
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