Blems and Bargain for 4/3

[Yangdu]

L to R

20 inch 32 ounce Chitlangi by Lachhu. Hairline crack on horn handle most likely to go nowhere. Great value at $95. *SOLD*

15 inch 23 ounce Ang Khola by Bhakta. Grain mark on horn handle. Fine knife for $85. *SOLD*

17 inch 24 ounce beautiful Chainpuri by Purna. Purna repaired the horn handle. Best buy at $85. *SOLD*

17 inch 32 ounce M-43 by Bhakta. Real work horse. Hairline crack on wood handle most likely to go nowhere. Awesome deal at $95. *SOLD*

15.5 inch 29 ounce Gopte by Dhan. Dhan repaired the yellow dhar wood handle. Nice rig for $85. *SOLD*

11.5 inch 13 ounce Ang Khola by Lachhu. Natural grain mark on horn handle. $65. *SOLD*

14.5 inch 24 ounce villager fit and finish Bowie by Padam. Bone handle. Loose sheath. $75. *SOLD*



Email to himimp@aol.com to get any or all
First come first served

 

[crappiejosh]

EMS sent for 14 and a half inch Bowie by padam
Deal done thank you Yangdu I love yalls products

 

[rroundy]

Email sent on the M43.

Thanks

 

[ndoghouse]

$75 for a bone handle Bowie What a deal! Those little AK's a really cool too!
Bunch of good stuff today! Im just looking tho. My nurse shark wont let me buy anything for a while. Whats a bull shark to do Ill leave it for Bawanna to clean house or maybe Petros?

 

[blue lander]

I like the idea of a baby AK. Has anyone reviewed one yet?

 

[Bawanna]

That bowie was an attraction, fortunately by the time I saw it the game was already over. I'm good.

 

[ndoghouse]

I like the idea of a baby AK. Has anyone reviewed one yet?

I have one Uncle Bill brought to a convention way back to show off HI products. It was made by Bura and has half bone and half horn and silver fittings. Just gorgeous. It feels so nice in the hand balance and all. Its a piece of history so I cant use that one but they would be a great pack knife. Id EDC one if it were legal.

 

[cul4u01]

My nurse shark wont let me buy anything for a while.

You too? She did say I could shark a few items that I'm really looking for, but no more duplicates for awhile...lol.

 

[gunstockjack]

I like the idea of a baby AK. Has anyone reviewed one yet?

I just got mine, and it's a dandy. Buy it quick!

 

[Steve Tall]

I like the idea of a baby AK. Has anyone reviewed one yet?

From the HI Link Library:

12" AK: The Jeep Khuk
USPS finally decided to deliver my 12" AK that I snagged during the Uncle Bill Birthday Special this past weekend. I say "finally" because it's taken them close to 5 days to deliver what normally takes two. You HIKV sharks know the pacing feeling that I'm talking about

I have to say that it was worth the wait. This is the first "standard" 12" AK that I have ever held....NOW I get what some of you have been preaching for years when deciding between the 12" AK and the 12" Pen Knife. I had a 12" village AK some 3 or years ago. VERY nice, VERY sharp...However, it had a VERY small handle and seemed VERY light weight. I ended up gifting that one. Over the years I have had several 10-14" Khuks that I have bought planned on using them as "small" (in khuk terms) camp knives. A 3 week hike out into the bush is not going to happen to me, sadly. The most camping that I can get my beautiful yet pampered wife to do with me consists of a weekend at a very standard and boring state park (Think Mrs. Douglas from Green Acres without the funny accent or sister that slaps police officers). So, my knife chopping needs are not many.

What I DO need is a small knife (as to not scare the camping neighbors) that will chop wood up to 3", split kindling, and pound in tent pegs. I have a 12" Uncle Bill Memorial Salyan that I would never dream of abusing. I have a 12" Siru...not beefy enough to chop. I have a 12.5" Pen Knife...chops like a demon but will not split wood readily due to its thinner blade. I have a 14" Siru that will chop and split, but it's a little too scary for general camp use. I know I shouldn't be concerned with the sheeple, but I don't want to ruin other folk's fun by scaring them because I'm "over-knifed". Also, since I have acquired an old Jeep CJ5 (lovingly called the Doom Buggy), my packing space is limited.

Enter the Bura-made 12.75" AK. This puppy weighs in around 14-15oz with a 3/8" spine at the bolster of its 7.75" blade. It is thick to the tip, so it will take a fair amount of abuse without getting a "boxer's profile". It has a nice point that is more pronounced than that of a Pen Knife, yet not delicate by any means. The other great thing about this blade is that while it is beefy, the edge is thin and sharp. The curve near the cho is actually sharp enough to do fine work like make fuzz sticks (or more likely marshmallow sticks):thumbup: It is honestly EXACTLY what I have been looking for.

After touching up the edge with a butcher's steel and a strop, I took it to the back and did a little pallet demolition. It chopped through a 2x4 about as well as the Pen Knife. It didn't bite as deep, but the chunks made were bigger. It also split a 3' long 2x4 in two with ONE snap of the wrist I then proceeded to pry apart a pallet to test the lateral strength. I made several full force smacks to each side. No denting, no rolling, no dulling, no problems:thumbup: After about 20 minutes of destruction, I had wrecked the very polished look of the Little AK That Could No matter... It's now my "Jeep Khuk" that is destine to be used for all manner of uses and adventure. I took some 600 grit sandpaper to the blade to scrape off all the wood marks. This also roughed up the polished parts unmarred by the chopping. I find that a slight satin finish etches better. I mixed up a solution of water and muriatic acid and dabbed it on outside (muriatic acid is nasty stuff:barf: but I have a surplus in the warehouse) It'll just need a quick rinse, neutralization, and a buff. The end results should be a deep gray blade that is less prone to rust with a rugged look to match the jeep:thumbup:

As always, a Thank You to Yangdu for her typical great service, and kudos to Bura for crafting a wonderfully functional and rugged blade. Just when you think that you've maxed out your collection, HIKV takes over

Sorry about the lack of pics in my review posts, but my camera is pretty poor quality when it comes to close ups....as are my photography skills

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/501797-12-quot-AK-The-Jeep-Khuk

 

[crappiejosh]

This shark has been scraping and painting the house all by himself so I think that's grounds enough for I new knife!!!!

 

[Shavru]

Wooo CrappieJosh! Now that is some "right thinking" there. If you can't justify a very nice new knife out of that one there is NO hope for the rest of us at all.
I also have a Baby AK though mine is actually a VBCAK and it has got to be the most functional knife I have ever owned. But this "Baby" is more a teen when compared to mine which is about 9.5" and 8-9 ounces. Still after reading Steely's review well, maybe I should start scraping and painting....

 

[cul4u01]

You too? She did say I could shark a few items that I'm really looking for, but no more duplicates for awhile...lol.

I got a reprieve....well, I guess I just "bugged" her enough to relent and let me try and shark my first Purna.

EMS 17" 24oz Chainpuri by Purna.

 

[ndoghouse]

I got a reprieve....well, I guess I just "bugged" her enough to relent and let me try and shark my first Purna.

EMS 17" 24oz Chainpuri by Purna.

Way to go cul! Grats! Thats one id like to have as well. I still have no Purnas. My time will come.
Here is my Bura AK. crappy no light photo but thats all i have for now. I still need to do some research on the history of this knife. It had a few brothers if I remember correctly.

 

[cul4u01]

Way to go cul! Grats! Thats one id like to have as well. I still have no Purnas. My time will come.
Here is my Bura AK. crappy no light photo but thats all i have for now. I still need to do some research on the history of this knife. It had a few brothers if I remember correctly.

Wow, that Bura AK is breathtaking! It's really something.

 

[mayfly-1970]

Interested in 15.5 inch 29 ounce Gopte by Dhan. Email sent.

 

[Steve Tall]

...EMS 17" 24oz Chainpuri by Purna.

Good one! I'm surprised it lasted this long at that price. Not too heavy, and has what looks like a wide (more acute?) bevel. With that big "bell" at the end of the black handle, and the sheath with the sharp crease down the centerline -- very attractive!

 

[conan11]

Interested in 15.5 inch 29 ounce Gopte by Dhan. Email sent.

Congratulations! That is one fine looking knife!

 

[Bawanna]

Way to go cul! Grats! Thats one id like to have as well. I still have no Purnas. My time will come.
Here is my Bura AK. crappy no light photo but thats all i have for now. I still need to do some research on the history of this knife. It had a few brothers if I remember correctly.

Ndog, looks like a 2003 Dhankuta Convention Collection Model. I have a brother too. Got it from Gehazi who felt sorry for me cause I didn't have a Bura. I feel better having a Bura, I'd like more ya know?

 

[cul4u01]

I got a reprieve....well, I guess I just "bugged" her enough to relent and let me try and shark my first Purna.

EMS 17" 24oz Chainpuri by Purna.

Well...it was "long gone", but you know auntie, she had another laying around same size, weight, kami, and price. You cannot find a better person than auntie anywhere in this "day and age".