I got my JKM-1!

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Arch.Chaos

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Here it is, my mom said it's cute.
I think so too, even though that's not a word I normally apply to knives : )

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However, I have one very big disappointment that has nothing to do with Himalayan Imports - I just found out that the blade limit on Ft.Rich here in Alaska is 4". My JKM-1 is 4.6-4.7, depending on how you measure it : /
I'll still carry it though - having trouble leaving it home. : )

Everybody knows it, but I'll go ahead and say it: Yangdu is the best!

-David

p.s. What's this about etching with lemon, vinegar and such? Could I get my Gelbu Special to have a Hamon line?
 
Ad Astra said:
Neat knife. It has a subtle curve to it unknown to my JKM's.




Mike
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I really like the curve on my JKM, makes for a very comfy handle.

I was using it outside yesterday, trying to get a fire started using wood shavings and my flint & steel... it's harder than it looks - got the wood to start fizzing a bit, with red edges, but the bloody wind blew it out.

-David
 
Looking at it, I had a thought- sometimes law enforcement considers blade length measurement to be the sharpened length.

Bagpipe players keep a skean dhu in their sock, but one told me if his was sharpened, it'd break blade laws.

Dunno. Of course you have to be sure.


Mike
 
That is nice!
You've got to watch out for the smaller HI knives cause they're just as addictive... ;)
My R6 is one of my all around favourite knives, and that string of Sarge Knives we just saw were really making my heart ache...:thumbup:
 
Oh for crying out loud, now there's ANOTHER blade that I HAVE to have!!!

Arch.Chaos said:
p.s. What's this about etching with lemon, vinegar and such? Could I get my Gelbu Special to have a Hamon line?
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Well, I did a citrus "etch" on my 20" CAK. The thing had a very nice patina going at the sweet spot from use, but it just looked terrible with the rest of the blade being buffed. I figured it was kind of an insult to rebuff it (as it's my user, it should have character). So I rubbed it down with scotch brite, which didn't touch the patina. Then I degreased it with mineral spirits and let it dry. Then I immersed it in lemon juice overnight. When I pulled it out it had this neat wavy brown patina to it, with a barely discrernable hamon line.

I still thought it was a bit weird with biffed areas between the brown waves, so I degreased it again,a nd brushed Cold Blue solution on it.

I'm going to have to get a camera, because it looks so cool. It's a dark blue/black with the brown waves and the edge is shiny where it's sharpened. It looks like it's a 150 year old heirloom. Best part is, it doesn't even think of rusting.
 
Damn thats a cool shape. Mine are straight. Whats the spine thickness. Give the specs. I've gotta try to forge something with that curve to it.
 
Fiddleback said:
Damn thats a cool shape. Mine are straight. Whats the spine thickness. Give the specs. I've gotta try to forge something with that curve to it.
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I really love the curve, it fits my hand perfectly.
I'll measure it and post the specs up.



Cpl Punishment said:
Oh for crying out loud, now there's ANOTHER blade that I HAVE to have!!!
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You know you want it. These knife forums sure are expensive...

Cpl Punishment said:
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Originally Posted by Arch.Chaos
p.s. What's this about etching with lemon, vinegar and such? Could I get my Gelbu Special to have a Hamon line?


Well, I did a citrus "etch" on my 20" CAK. The thing had a very nice patina going at the sweet spot from use, but it just looked terrible with the rest of the blade being buffed. I figured it was kind of an insult to rebuff it (as it's my user, it should have character). So I rubbed it down with scotch brite, which didn't touch the patina. Then I degreased it with mineral spirits and let it dry. Then I immersed it in lemon juice overnight. When I pulled it out it had this neat wavy brown patina to it, with a barely discrernable hamon line.

I still thought it was a bit weird with biffed areas between the brown waves, so I degreased it again,a nd brushed Cold Blue solution on it.

I'm going to have to get a camera, because it looks so cool. It's a dark blue/black with the brown waves and the edge is shiny where it's sharpened. It looks like it's a 150 year old heirloom. Best part is, it doesn't even think of rusting.
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...I gotta try that. My Gelbu is getting a nice patina already!
Please post up some pics, I'd love to see 'em.

Here's my Gelbu Special (at least, I think that's what it is)
http://dark-warlock.deviantart.com/art/My-Khukuri-77588354
 
Yep, it's a Gelbu. Narrow blade, single fuller, cow-hoof cho. Definitely sexy, and a personal favorite. :D

I, noticed the curve on your JKM-1, too. It's a bit unique - glad it's a positive addition the ergonomics. The AK&T length measurement standard isn't really legally binding, but it's probably a good thing to follow - it's the second most conservative way to measure blade length (worst case scenario is measuring the actual edge - trouble if you have a curved or recurved blade, and nightmare for serrations) and fairly logical. If you were going to stab something, the knife would likely go up to the handle. It's unfortunate that it's too long to carry, but there are often exemptions for hunting, tromping around the woods, etc. The JKM is a great outdoor utility knife, so you should definitely pack it when you go tromping.

How is the sheath, by the way?
 
Tohatchi NM said:
Yep, it's a Gelbu. Narrow blade, single fuller, cow-hoof cho. Definitely sexy, and a personal favorite. :D
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I really like the 'closed cho' over the others, It just looks cooler!

I, noticed the curve on your JKM-1, too. It's a bit unique - glad it's a positive addition the ergonomics.
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It really is - fits the hand perfectly.

The AK&T length measurement standard isn't really legally binding, but it's probably a good thing to follow - it's the second most conservative way to measure blade length (worst case scenario is measuring the actual edge - trouble if you have a curved or recurved blade, and nightmare for serrations) and fairly logical. If you were going to stab something, the knife would likely go up to the handle. It's unfortunate that it's too long to carry, but there are often exemptions for hunting, tromping around the woods, etc. The JKM is a great outdoor utility knife, so you should definitely pack it when you go tromping.
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I carry it anyway - I think it'll be OK, seeing as how the other day somebody was showing me his Benchmade auto (the kind with the button - not the 'assisted' ones).
And I showed him my Microtech.

How is the sheath, by the way?
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The 'dangler' sheath it came with was nice, but the leather was really thin, making it unsafe to carry - just from taking it out and putting it in a few times, there were slices in the leather.
I made a sheath from duct tape and cardboard for it, which is working well enough. I'm planning on making my own leather sheath for it, except I'm going to use thicker leather, so there won't be much chance of it cutting through. (Unless it turns into a chainsaw! {Of course, it already is...} )


Yangdu said:
Nice picture, thank you
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Thanks! I took the picture while I was testing the khukuri for the first time - just seeing how well it compared to my previous user, an Ontario machete.
The dynamics for cutting are REALLY different, and I can't cut quite as far into the thicker limbs yet, mainly because I'm not as skilled with the Khuk as I am with my machete.
I really like the curve however, even though it is different. I'm just having to learn new cutting techniques.

-David
 
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