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Couple pix of my 1st khuk
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Sams, the only thing I've chopped and cut so far was dead wood. To be precise dead brush. I've decided to clean up my backyard and used Khuk for that. At the base, branches and roots were average 1.5-2 inches in diameter. Initially, I've had some troubles with the handle, basically because my grip was not tight enough, I've namaged to abrade the skin on the side of my palm on the buttcap, as there was a small gap between the metal and the wood.
Other than that I was really impressed by chopping power of the Khukri. Matter of fact it is the best chopper I've ever had.
Considering that I had to chop the roots I've hit the soil multiple times. The edge held up surprisingly well. Obviously it was completely dull in the end, but no major damage to the edge. Several edge rolls, and I could bring the edge back to shaving sharp in an hour using mousepad/sandpaper method.
That'd be my short first report
Sams, the only thing I've chopped and cut so far was dead wood. To be precise dead brush. I've decided to clean up my backyard and used Khuk for that. At the base, branches and roots were average 1.5-2 inches in diameter. Initially, I've had some troubles with the handle, basically because my grip was not tight enough, I've namaged to abrade the skin on the side of my palm on the buttcap, as there was a small gap between the metal and the wood.
Other than that I was really impressed by chopping power of the Khukri. Matter of fact it is the best chopper I've ever had.
Considering that I had to chop the roots I've hit the soil multiple times. The edge held up surprisingly well. Obviously it was completely dull in the end, but no major damage to the edge. Several edge rolls, and I could bring the edge back to shaving sharp in an hour using mousepad/sandpaper method.
That'd be my short first report
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Very nice photography, you have some talent! Welcome to the Cantina as well.
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#1 This is common after the climate change from Nepal to Nevada.
Common to fill and/or file that junction.
Sometimes treating the wood or horn will expand it enough to
restore most of the original fit.
Search here and HI archive for handle/shrink/treat/and similar.
A couple of discussion this past month on handle treatment.
Also, common to round-off the upper point of the buttcap.
#2 I'm probably mistaken,
but I seem to recall mention thatsometimes it takes a couple of good sharpenings to reach the
'good' metal on the edge.
:footinmou Someone please confirm or correct me here.
Either way, I think the harder 'sweet spot' should not roll.
In your case, I'm not sure how much a good burnishing
would bring back those edges.
#3 That's high praise considering the crop on your website.
And the BAS is not really known as a chopper.
[though even a 12" AK will do well]
You need an 18" to really feel the power of khuk chop.
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Good stuff and thanks.
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Thanks guys
#2 I'm probably mistaken, but I seem to recall mention that
sometimes it takes a couple of good sharpenings to reach the
'good' metal on the edge.
...Either way, I think the harder 'sweet spot' should not roll.
In your case, I'm not sure how much a good burnishing
would bring back those edges.
I don't think that was a problem. While chopping the roots I've hit small rochs and dirt, it was inevidable, at least with my khuk/chopping skillz Given all that I think the blade performed very well.
Burnishing restored the edge, I'd estimate around 70-80%. But to get the shaving shr, polished edge I put on it in the begining it needed more work.
#3 And the BAS is not really known as a chopper.
[though even a 12" AK will do well]
You need an 18" to really feel the power of khuk chop.
Once I get more used to this one I'll be getting 18" AK. I didn't want to buy something of that size and weight as a first khuk.
Doh, just remembered, that's a 16.5 WWII, not BAS
#1 - I've fixed the buttcap. It was easy.
#2 I'm probably mistaken,
but I seem to recall mention thatsometimes it takes a couple of good sharpenings to reach the
'good' metal on the edge.
...Either way, I think the harder 'sweet spot' should not roll.
In your case, I'm not sure how much a good burnishing
would bring back those edges.
I don't think that was a problem. While chopping the roots I've hit small rochs and dirt, it was inevidable, at least with my khuk/chopping skillz
Given all that I think the blade performed very well.Burnishing restored the edge, I'd estimate around 70-80%. But to get the shaving shr, polished edge I put on it in the begining it needed more work.
#3 And the BAS is not really known as a chopper.
[though even a 12" AK will do well]
You need an 18" to really feel the power of khuk chop.
Once I get more used to this one I'll be getting 18" AK. I didn't want to buy something of that size and weight as a first khuk.Doh, just remembered, that's a 16.5 WWII, not BAS