Another nice piece.

Unique handle and thanks for pix.

Please tell Kit, Koo and my other Thai pals hello and ask them to drop a line via email when they have the time.
 
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And one that I could really lust for if I could play with it for a while.

The blade appears to be flat ground or am I mistaken Santi?
 
I made a post in the other forum regarding the knife. First time I've posted outside this forum in 2 or 3 years, I think.
 
Santi, Looks as though you have a really nice kuk there. I take it that a Thai bladesmith crafted it for you. Is knife making his or her livelyhood or a dedicated side job. I was stationed in Sattahip, Thailand in '68-'69 in the Army, couldn't have picked a better place to be if I had a choice.
 
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That the Thai Bladesmiths have access to 440C or ATS-34 stainless steel and
the means to harden it
properly!!!!:eek: :cool:

I would still prefer to have any khukuri in carbon steel and differentially hardened though.
I know that the old truck springs can take the impact that is given a khukuri, but I know nothing about how either of the stainless ones would hold up.
I know both are great knife steels, but I still prefer carbon steel for heavy use knives. And any good carbon steel feels more alive to me as
well.:)

When we done the testing over at Lynn Griffith's place some time ago the ATS-34 blade he made failed when stressed sideways enough even though the blade we took to failure bent about 25º-30º degrees or so before it
broke.
And Lynn said it would break as all hs knive's would if stressed that
way.
I believe a carbon steel differentially hardened knife would have bent under the same circumstances and a bent knife is better IMO than one which
breaks.

Is Ching Chang the common name for the wood or is it known as something different as well?

How does the Ching Chang compare to the woods we're used to seeing come from BirGhorka?
I know it must be hard or the kamis wouldn't have used it for their khukuri handles.:)
 
Maybe this is an ancient relative?
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the karda and chakmak grips are stag also with silver pommels...
 
You just do that to drive the rest of us crazy, don't you, John?
 
JOHN, Just how many Kuks are you hoarding out there in the Bay area? It doesn't seem to matter what Kuk topic someone brings up you pull "ANOTHER" Khukuri out of your bottomless box. I have to echo Rusty's sentiments here. WHEW!!
 
Gary, I don't think hoarding is the right word, but I do have quite a few examples of known (and unknown) styles of khukuris. It is my pleasure to share these pictures in response to questions.
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John,
You knew I had to post! You are"STILL"getting pleasure out of tormenting me aren't you?? Guys, this is a diff. wall!! He has more! These are just for show, think about the"good stuff" he has put away!
No wonder "that Book" isn't finished, he lives a life of leasure,waits for a member to post about some dream K he desires then"WALA IT APPEARS IN JOHN'S COLLECTION( HE CHUCKLES EVERYTIME HE DOES THIS)!I'M TELLING YOU GUYS ,JOHN IS TRYING TO DRIVE ME "nuts",& if he keeps this up, I ain't got far too go!:D Thankfully I don't have, you know what,cause if I did, John would have a bare wall by now!:D
jim
 
Welcome to the John Powell Khukuri Museum! If only I were as rich as John I would have to jack my bed up to get all the khukuris under it.
 
John that is an awsome collection! I'm very envious. How long have you been collecting Khukuris?
 
Careful of those 7 deadly sins Uncle...

I have been seriously collecting khukuris for about 5 years, but have collected antique weapons from age 13. But that's ALL I do. I have no life. I sit on top of a hill with this damn (can I say that?) computer searching out the elusive 'ultra' khukuri. I stare at my PC hoping it reveals the next gem and live on a diet of cookies and milk. No one invites me to parties because all I do is talk about the Gurkhas and their knives. I have yet to meet a woman who thinks the knives are of any interest beyond the shiny Newari pieces that are "pretty" and my kids keep asking me what they're worth so they can sell 'em when I croak.

I may be joining Jim Clifton at his funny farm of choice...

Pathetic.
 
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