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Ive been playing around with one of these knives.
The first thing that strikes me is the beauty of the wooden scabbard. I really like to see the wood grain exposed. The rope attachment is quite handy and serves as an instruction for anyone who would like to use this versatile method for carrying a khukuri or other knife.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...19007969667_1068564063_31442440_3696213_n.jpgThe handle is also quite beautiful. The design is appropriate for a gentlemans knife that will be carried and perhaps called upon at times. For a laborers knife I would go with a smoother handle without as many possible abrasion points like brass rings or step junctions. That said, I took the knife out and split enough wood for a nice campfire without any problems for my hand.
The big belly of the blade made for easy splitting and chopping, while not dropping the point in the manner of a khukuri.
The brass rings on both the sheath and the knife handle did loosen up and slide easily. Between the two carry photos above one of the brass rings slid off the sheath, and it was only later that I discovered it missing and hunted the ring down in the grass. Some thought should be given as to ways to stabilize these rings. They add a lot to the sheaths for both decoration and functionality, and snazz up the handle for decorative knives, so I dont think HI should give up on them. Perhaps they could be stabilized by a small tab that extends into the sheath or handle, or perhaps a dab of laha would do it. I'm sure the kamis and sarkis of HI are up to the challenge of figuring out how to stabilize the rings.
Namaste,
The first thing that strikes me is the beauty of the wooden scabbard. I really like to see the wood grain exposed. The rope attachment is quite handy and serves as an instruction for anyone who would like to use this versatile method for carrying a khukuri or other knife.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...19007969667_1068564063_31442440_3696213_n.jpgThe handle is also quite beautiful. The design is appropriate for a gentlemans knife that will be carried and perhaps called upon at times. For a laborers knife I would go with a smoother handle without as many possible abrasion points like brass rings or step junctions. That said, I took the knife out and split enough wood for a nice campfire without any problems for my hand.
The big belly of the blade made for easy splitting and chopping, while not dropping the point in the manner of a khukuri.
The brass rings on both the sheath and the knife handle did loosen up and slide easily. Between the two carry photos above one of the brass rings slid off the sheath, and it was only later that I discovered it missing and hunted the ring down in the grass. Some thought should be given as to ways to stabilize these rings. They add a lot to the sheaths for both decoration and functionality, and snazz up the handle for decorative knives, so I dont think HI should give up on them. Perhaps they could be stabilized by a small tab that extends into the sheath or handle, or perhaps a dab of laha would do it. I'm sure the kamis and sarkis of HI are up to the challenge of figuring out how to stabilize the rings.
Namaste,
