Chiruwa AK by Santosh

[ferguson]

There's a new kami at HI that's going to make a good name for himself. He's Santosh, and the CAK that I just received from Yangdu is superb. Normally I sharpen, buff, sand, polish the scabbard, etc. This one doesn't need it and is going right to work. The fit and finish is superb. The blade has a nice slightly convex bevel, and an edge that's ready to cut. Not shaving sharp but a fine working edge that hasn't been overbuffed and dulled. Ready to chop. The only thing I'll do is slightly dull the handle ring to protect my little wimpy hands.

Thanks Yangdu and Santosh!

Steve

 

[Ad Astra]

Another nice khukuri. Minimal habaki bolster and nickle-silver fittings, isn't it? With a lovely, correct cho, too.

The two I've gotten in the last couple months- an 18" Kobra and 18" Bojpure, both by Vim, are excellent blades.

I like the arrow maker's mark. It probably says in Devangari, "Point other side towards enemy."

Mike

 

[Aardvark]

Is indeed a nice one, Steve.

Though I've never sharpened, buffed, or sanded the scabbard...

 

[Yangdu]

Nice pictures, thank you Steve

 

[tedwca]

Now that's a maker's mark. Beautiful knife Steve, thanks for sharing.

 

[raghorn]

That one is a winner for sure!

 

[lefthandblack]

Very nice, thanks for the pics!

 

[IUKE12]

Santosh huh, I'll have to look for his stuff. Sure looks like nice work to me, I like his mark...this end up.