Everest Kothimoda Katana!!!!!!!!...................??

rdnzl

rdnzl

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Wow! What a blade! What a scabbard!!
Very unique handle!!

I'll post more later and try to get some pics in a day or two, but for now, I have a couple questions:

How in the heck are those 2 "hoops" on the back of the scabbard used? I realize that it probably has something to do with carrying on a person's back, but how? and what goes through the hoops? I don't have a clue.

Also, how would I tighten up the buttcap just a little? I noticed a slight rattle when I thumped the handle...no big deal, it's not in danger of coming off, just a tad loose.

Thanks.......more later
Rog
 
Now I understand why you were selling knives
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still bummed I waited too long on the tarwar
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The EKK is a sight to behold. Is there anything Bura can't do? He is amazing. Large Khuk's, small Khuk's, choppers, fighters, swords, all done exceptionally well.

Nepal has a true national treasure in this man. HI is lucky to have him.

What was the name of that man you Katana guys like to hack up?



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Harry,
Do you make your own Tatami man? If so how do you do it?

I'll get pics up tomorrow of the EKK. The handle is silver/horn/silver/horn/silver, with yin-yang inlays...8 of them. A little "busy" maybe but I like it and it's bound to be unique.

Harry----what is the theory behind the silver hoops on the scabbard?
 
The loops on the back of the scabard are designed for a horizontal carry. You can run a belt thru them or you can tie some leather thongs to them and then tie the thongs to your belt or make a belt to loop across your shoulder and away you go -- but I seriously doubt that many will actually carry the kothimoda katana a lot.

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Uncle Bill
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I found a small rattle near the buttcap of my kothimoda katana too, but I fixed it with some wood/brass fast-dry adhesive. Now it works like a charm, no rattles, no clicks, no nothing.

I had the same question re: the loops as well. I think I will stick w/ Uncle's 2nd suggestion.. tie some leather thongs into it, then to belt.

I also think that I wouldn't be carrying the sheath around too much either... it's way too ornate for a 'carry around'weapon, and the draw is a little tight for a katana.

But if you take the katana out and carry by itself.. it's one of the best swords around, hands down.

J
 
I used a toothpick with just a tiny bit of epoxy and poked it barely under the edge of the buttcap. Worked like a champ.

Just for fun I think I'll see what modes of carry I can come up with using the hoops...
 
Sorry for the late reply, but Uncle Bill's suggestion using black leather thongs would be the way to go. I'd attach it to a good tooled belt and then cover that with a good cumerbund/sash. If wearing over a coat, I'd make one in black similar to a Sam Browne belt would be another option to consider.

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Harry
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"He either fears his fate too much,
Or his deserts are small,
That dares not put it to the touch,
To win or lose it all...."
- James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (1612-1650)
 
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