Berk Special

ferguson

ferguson

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My hat is off, and my thanks go out to Berk, Bura, Uncle Bill, and the others who made the "Berk Special" Dui Chirra happen. Recently I had the opportunity to buy one of Uncle's "Blems". A chip had broken off the butt of the handle, and Uncle had glued it back on. The handle needed refinishing, and the horn handles of the tools had a few sanding marks. A little time and elbow grease and this is in my opinion one of the most beautiful Khuks I have ever seen. Right up there with my YCS and M43. Please let me share 2 poor pictures with you.

Steve Ferguson

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I've loved the graceful shape of this model since I first saw a pix of one. And felt a twinge of sadness each time one was up for sale and I couldn't buy it. But someday...

Have you chopped with it??
How's the handle length??
 
Originally posted by firkin

Have you chopped with it??
How's the handle length??
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Just finished it tonight, haven't used it yet. At 22" overall length, it is a massive piece, though quick and well balanced, and extremely sharp. While I usually rework the edge on my Khuks, Bura's blade on this one is phenomenal. I have only stropped it, and it will slice 1/4" strips of paper. This edge is made for battle.

Handle length should be fine for 95% of guys out there. My hands are small, and I have a good 1" between my hand and the rear of the bolster.
 
That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Everyone who worked to make her this way is to be commended.

The more of them I see, the prettier they get.

Addiction??? No way.
 
The knife to carry everywhere, when you only have one. And that one is beautifull.

You are lucky.

munk
 
That truely is a beautiful knife. Looks like a man could just fall in love with it.:)
 
Thanks for field report and fine pix. We can see and understand why Bura has the title, "Royal Kami."
 
Berkley was gracious enough to bring his along to the Dog and Duck pub when I got back from overseas, and I have to admit it is one spectacular khuk. He's got some others in his collection that'll make your eyes pop too! Hmmm, going to have to have another Texas khukri convention after the dust settles from the holidays, I'll have some in my own collection that I'll be proud to show off.:D

Sarge
 
That's a bet Berk! With luck Pappy'll be able to make it this time. I'm glad I was smart enough to jump on one of those kothimodas today, can't let you be the only one in the hill country to have such a pretty knife. It's on it's way to my folks' house in Florida, should get there about the same time I do, didn't want to chance it showing up here and me not being home. Being a simple fellow, I'd appreciate any advice you can give on how to keep all that glorious silverwork tarnish free. I'm unnacustomed to such finery.

Sarge
 
The key to shiny bright silver is polish and wax. Been using simichrome and turtle wax myself. I dont know why so many people will polish wax their blades, but then neglect to do the fittings. Anyways while sealed silver will stay shiny much longer than unsealed, it will still need more polishing/maintenance than the blade. Diligence is best, as real old tarnish can be a bear to remove. However, if youre lazy like me, you learn to appreciate slightly tarnished fittings.
 
I use Renaissance Wax on the Horn Handles, fittings and blades and it works great.
 
I knew when Berk sent me the original and I did the molding and casting to send to the kamis, it was going to be a popular item. I danced around the livingroom with it and marveled at its balance and grace. Oh what a khuk ! I hope one day to be able to afford one myself ~sigh

Foxy
 
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