Flitz

[jca21]

hey guys is it ok to use flitz on my new HI khukri?

just wondering

also... beneath the goatskin (dunno if thats the correct sheath material) is there a wood core?

thanks alot guys, this is my first khuk so i guess im a khuk noob here


cheers

 

[ferguson]

Yes on the flitz.
Water Buffalo hide over a wooden core.

Welcome!
Steve

 

[Wolf_1989]

l've been using Flitz since about 1987.

 

[Nasty]

But...don't use the Flitz on the scabbard.

 

[jca21]

lol i know that im not supposed to use the flitz on the scabbard.

i was wanting to polish with the flitz because flitz provides a protective coating as well as polishing.

the sheath part was just a question because i wanted to do the m4040 project and remove the water buffalo hide and replace it with a nylon or cordura covering...

thats all

thanks for the quick responses guys

cheers

 

[Nasty]

Instead of tearing it apart, contact Terry Cisco. He makes some *awesome* covers for them!

Flitz ought to be fine if you're not going to use it for food preparation.

 

[jca21]

yup no food prep just plain ol choppin

thank you for the recommendation nasty

cheers

 

[Wolf_1989]

If there was an H.I. forumite gathering/hog roast, you just know khukuris would be used for the food preps.

 

[jca21]

haha i'm sure they would be wolf

 

[Wolf_1989]

Ah yes carving a big ol chunk o' pork with a sirupati.

I can see it now.

*licks chops*

 

[rifon2]

Flitz is very good, but it is very slightly abrasive IIRC.

Not recommended for stuff like abalone, MOP, etc which are very soft (relatively speaking).

 

[Bri in Chi]

Flitz will work fine, but trying to keep a working khukri shinny and bright is an excercise in futility. I think they look better with a gray patina. Do a search for 'patina,' there are some good threads about various ways to achieve a good look - as well as a protective surface using houshold and kitchen items.
Taking a scabard apart is not the simple job it appears to be.