HIKV: back, and worse than ever.

[Novadak]

Or: Why I am home taking pictures of knives instead of out drinking beers on a Saturday night.

So I somehow managed to stop accumulating knives for a few years, but seem to have gone back to my old habit of unintentionally picking them up in pairs. Not that this is a bad thing. :thumbup:

First off, the Cherokee Rose (DOTD 1/10, arrived 1/12). Wow. My first piece by Bura, and what a beauty it is. It's a bit bigger than I expected (it's HUGE) but seems light for such a large knife. I love the Neem, very nice grain and a distinctive (peppery?) scent. After some sanding and refinishing I think it's going to be just about perfect. Any tips? I don't want to sand off too much and screw up the balance (you never know when those zombies are gonna show up). So pretty!

Second, a 16.5" chiruwa WW2 by Sanu (handle by Terry Sisco) arrived this morning. I'm a big fan of Sanu's work in general, and this knife may just end up being my favorite khukuri ever. What really sets it apart is the handle -- it fits my hand like it was made for it (this NEVER happens). What a pleasant surprise. This one just screams to be picked up and played with.

Close-up of the handle. I have no idea what kind of wood this is, but it's pretty too...

Thanks so much Yangdu and Ferguson!!

 

[Yvsa]

I'm really glad you like the Cherokee Rose Nova. I spent a long time getting that handle just right.
If I had it to do over again I'd change a couple of things on the overall design but not the handle.
I designed it so that held close to the guard the balance would be only a little blade heavy, actually wanted it to be neutral but that didn't happen of course with the blade being so long.
Held towards the back the CR becomes very blade heavy and the handle is designed so that it will rock in your hand, making it a good chopper for a Bowie.
It really pleases me that the CR has been such a hit.

 

[ferguson]

Novadak, I know what you mean about that handle. I have small hands, and it just felt.....right. Glad you like it.

Steve

On the Rose, don't worry too much about the balance. You don't need to take off much wood. Just smooth it out.

 

[Leatherface]

Those Cherokee Rose knives look sweet...I can just imagine Crocodile Dundee whiping that thing out and going "Now THATS a KNIFE!!"



Gotta get me one of those and yea they are on the list...

Karambit

BAS

Ang Khola

Pen knife

BDC (I think that is it)

Cherokee Rose or AK Bowie

 

[Ad Astra]

Nice stuff, Nova. You're a lucky person!

Saw that Rose... one of these days the stars of funds and availability will be in alignment, and I'll get one.

Sometimes we wonder "what are the kamis thinking?" and sometimes they must think, "what on EARTH do the Americans want here?" but I believe, when it comes to the Cherokee Rose, both groups are probably in immediate agreement.

"Yup. Looks good, feels good. Absolutely, could carve up a yak/zombie."

I remember the ones several months ago with the yin/yang inset and red-rouge chandan handles... also, they seem to vary in size. But overall, they seem to be larger than they look.

Dang, now I want one. Luckily, I'm broke.


Mike

 

[Krull]

Good lord!!! you think you have it bad?? what about me?? here's what I have to get:

Malla

'18 Gaga Ram Special

'18 AK (maybe)

'30....something (maybe two )

'20 Sirupati

'10 inch Kumar Karda

Bilton khukuri

Kagas Katne

Tarwar

Tibetan Sword

And that's just the star!!.....*sigh* oh,well

 

[Svashtar]

Novadak, those are some beautiful knives, and I don't mind telling you I wanted that WWII with custom handle as much as I have ever wanted any knife! The workmanship on that handle was evident to me from a mile away as soon as I saw it.

(Edited to remove the forbidden references. Sorry. I'll just say that it was clear to me from what transpired between Steve and you that this WWII shown was meant for you!)

Someday I will get a good 16.5" Chiruwa WWII with that style handle that will be meant for me.

Congrats (or my sympathies!) on your new relapse of HIKV!

Norm