Chakma,karda

[ghostsix]

Apparently these are not differentially hardened.Thus,we have a steak knife and a steel which should be,ideally,harder.

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[Bill Martino]

With the methods we use I think most kardas and chakmas are too small to differentially harden. But the big ones like those that accompany the 38 inch Janawar Katne are -- or were the last time I checked.

Uncle Bill

 

[ghostsix]

Thanks Uncle Bill,I didn`t really expect edge hardining.It would be a waste of time.However,It seems to me that while the kamies have it hot anyway,they should quench these to a harder RC.

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[Bill Martino]

To tell you the truth, ghostsix, I think those blades are too small for the kamis to deal with. I notice the bigger the karda and chakma get the better they are.

Uncle Bill

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Ghostsix, I had assumed they were uniformly hardened to about the edge hardness of the khukuris. What RC are they left at?

-Cliff

 

[Bill Martino]

That's the way they feel to me, Cliff, but I have never actually tested a karda or chakma.

Uncle Bill