Dukti sword - Pix but no deals

ms514 said:
Now, I have some concerns about the scabbard. It is a standard leather-over-wood scabbard, but it is not quite as beefy as the Kukri scabbards. The concern comes in with the blade in that it may actually cut right through the scabbard. So extra care has to be taken to withdraw and re-sheath the sword. One strong push/pull, and the scabbard would probably split, along with about 3-4 fingers.That is worrisome enough to make me consider reinforcing the scabbard (maybe the ol' duct tape will have to be used). The scabbard itself fits wonderfully - not too tight and not too loose. But the durability of it is a concern to me. Not a big deal though, considering the sword without the scabbard is worth it.
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If you think the scabaard needs reinforcing a copper wire wrap might be more effective, and better looking, than duct tape.
 
I got a longsword in the works that the unfinished ricasso (unsharpened section in front of the guard) is 1/4" or less. It is still way too thick though. There is some heavy sanding still to do on it. Oh ya, the blade length (everything in front of the guard, not just the edge) is about 36" so if less than 1/4" is good for a long blade I imagine 1/8" is good for this shoter sword.

This sword sound like it should be able to stand up to light cutting (pool noodles, milk jugs filled with water, etc...) just fine. But with any sword, please don't hit wood or metal. Too many people test their swords out on a tree and wonder why they break.
 
User, says I.

Warning: chopping wood with swords can lead to broken swords, flying pieces of steel, and splinters. Please do not attempt.

First vid: leisurely chopping up some plywood. As you can see this is not this particular piece of plywood's first tour of duty. It's fairly sturdy stuff. Note that I intentionally lever the sword out after each swing - I want to see how much it will bend. (It did not flex.)

Plywood.

Second vid: some 2x4 cutoffs were laying around. I split one and chopped on the side of the other. The second impact jarred my wrist pretty good.

Chopping.

Hardly indicative of performance, I'll admit, but this was done on short notice (as in, set up, performed, filmed, edited, and posted in under fifteen minutes) with the materials at hand. If I get around to doing any cutting this weekend I'll beat on the dukti a bit more to see what shakes loose.

Between the actual manufacturing process (good steel, good heat treat) and the short blade, I wouldn't worry about breaking one of these during normal use. Were one to take their dukti out on a camping trip, their mileage would vary.
 
Ok, those videos did it...no worries. Thank you very much Satori for putting your own hardware on the line. I had no plans to take down Sherwood forest with the Dukti. It definitely looks to be a user for what it was designed to do.

Now, out of pure interest, what is a copper wire wrap around the scabbard?
Any pictures?

Also got a can of Ballistol today and rubbed some of it on the Dukti...good stuff...rubbed some of the light rust on the blade right off! I like. Even put some on the leather scabbard...made it shine and look great!

Thanks for all the help...I guess when you are used to seeing blade spines as thick as 3/8 to 1/2 inches, you get worried with things that are bit more skinny.
 
You could wrap the sheath around its outside,, spirally, with some 1/16" copper wire. It would protect you against the edge cutting out accidentally and it might look pretty good, too, if you do a nice job.
Its also authentic for that part of the world...
 
I've been thinking a bit more about the copper wrap. My scabbard's a bit on the thin side, too, and honestly, the only type of scabbard that I trust 100% has a steel exterior.

The last time I was in Radio Shack they seemed to have completely shifted from selling components to selling gadgets, but if they still sell spools of wire I'll give it a shot. IIRC, their "bare" wire actually has a clear laquer on it which ought to keep it from tarnishing and staining the leather.

I'll keep an eye out for pictures what what it's supposed to look like but if anyone has a link to an appropriate one, I'd be grateful.
 
ms514 said:
Thanks for all the help...I guess when you are used to seeing blade spines as thick as 3/8 to 1/2 inches, you get worried with things that are bit more skinny.
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The kamis think like you do - that's why they send over such thick blades and also why it's so hard for us to get them to thin them down a little on special orders. :(


Satori - those are some great videos - thanks! Hopefully some time will magically appear out of thin air, and you and I can put together a "videos" page for the H.I. website.....until then....*sigh*
 
Daniel Koster said:
Satori - those are some great videos - thanks! Hopefully some time will magically appear out of thin air, and you and I can put together a "videos" page for the H.I. website.....until then....*sigh*
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Your schedule is no doubt busier than mine these days. Send me an email when you're ready.

I'll grow some facial hair and put on a pair of biking shorts. We'll call it "Himalayan Proof." :)
 
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