In Honor of Father

munk said:
Is your son a Marine, Semper? It will make a fine gift and be meaningful, I think.

It is not coincidence that the Bill Martino Memorial Salyan was done by Bura. I think Bura was Bill's favorite. I wasn't surprised to see the Yangdu special done by Sher, either, though I'm not knowing if that's her favorite.


I don't know how Bura keeps doing it. Seems to me he is nearly or already back to where he was pre-stroke.


munk
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My son is an Army helicopter pilot. Apache Longbow. Still trying to figure out how in hail he ended up in the Army! :D

By the way, thank you for your kind words in your previous post. Certainly not deserved on my end.


Semp
 
Dig that kothi.

Now, I have a very naughty habit of taking so-called display pieces out in the woods and making them look like...well, not display pieces. The sole (and I mean sole) reason that I didn't send an email on that kothi is because it would eventually wind up out in the woods and a piece like that really doesn't deserve it.

Come to think of it, some of you guys would probably lynch me if I did that. It's better for everyone if I pass. What a khukuri, though.

Nice sale.
 
Dave Rishar said:
Dig that kothi.

Now, I have a very naughty habit of taking so-called display pieces out in the woods and making them look like...well, not display pieces. The sole (and I mean sole) reason that I didn't send an email on that kothi is because it would eventually wind up out in the woods and a piece like that really doesn't deserve it.

Come to think of it, some of you guys would probably lynch me if I did that. It's better for everyone if I pass. What a khukuri, though.

Nice sale.
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Dave, some might but I wouldn't. The first thing I did when I got my Kothimoda was to take it out back and beat the hell out of it for a good half hour or so, and mine has the bone handle.:eek: I realize that yours would get a real workout but when I got mine I was still in pretty fair shape and the half hour I beat the hell outta it was a good half hour indeed.:thumbup: :D

I'm proud to say it passed with flying colors even though it looked like pure hell when I brought it back in the house.
An advantage I have is the Grizz grinder with the through shaft with the heavy duty buffing wheel on the opposite end along with the Grizz dedicated two wheel buffer.
After a good clean up and repolishing it was better than new and sharp as ten good razors!!!!:thumbup: :cool: :D

Since then it has set in the safe with an occasional removal to drool over it and then returned.
I do have to say mine has the beautiful fully forged Dui Chiarra blade with the long fullers on each side, prettier than this one by several degrees!!!!:thumbup: ;) :D :cool:
 
Munk,

Tell me more about the Uncle Bill Memorial Salyan Special. I was so suprised that it didn't go right away. I didn't send the e-mail until this afternoon just about the time Yangdu started this thread. I'm shocked I got it. I don't know anything about the Salyan, but that pommell sold me. I am honored to get a Bura Uncle Bill Memorial too. How special. This will bring my collection to three HI khuks. A chiruwa AK by Kumar that is really nice and heavy. That little Badune Special by Bura that was offered on the 26th, and now the UB Salyan Special. I will treasure them all!!! I really value your insight on the knife. Especially now that the wait is on for the shipment to arrive!!!

Andy
 
Email sent on the kothimoda. It may not be as pretty as some of the earlier ones but its a unique one (of course they all are to some degree or more). ;)

Bob
 
Big Bob said:
Email sent on the kothimoda. It may not be as pretty as some of the earlier ones but its a unique one (of course they all are to some degree or more). ;)

Bob
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Bob it certainly is unique and as beautiful in its own right.:thumbup: :cool: :D That scabbard is prettier than mine though, and mine doesn't have any gold on it.;)
 
Thank you for the wonderful sale, Yangdu.

Semp, that katana was an absolute steal! Congrats. Your son deserves it. For that price I would have sent for it so I could have a matched pair. :D :foot:

There's so much beautiful stuff there today- fills 'bout any cutlery need.


Ad Astra :thumbup:
 
Outstanding group of blades. If I had the dough, I'd buy them all!

Yangdu, as we have said before, your photos are superb.


Steve
 
Yvsa said:
Dave, some might but I wouldn't. The first thing I did when I got my Kothimoda was to take it out back and beat the hell out of it for a good half hour or so, and mine has the bone handle.:eek: I realize that yours would get a real workout but when I got mine I was still in pretty fair shape and the half hour I beat the hell outta it was a good half hour indeed.

I'm proud to say it passed with flying colors even though it looked like pure hell when I brought it back in the house.
An advantage I have is the Grizz grinder with the through shaft with the heavy duty buffing wheel on the opposite end along with the Grizz dedicated two wheel buffer.
After a good clean up and repolishing it was better than new and sharp as ten good razors!!!!

Since then it has set in the safe with an occasional removal to drool over it and then returned.
I do have to say mine has the beautiful fully forged Dui Chiarra blade with the long fullers on each side, prettier than this one by several degrees!!!!:thumbup: ;) :D :cool:
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Yvsa, I am glad to hear this. Mine is the same as yours I think (just like this pic as shown on the shopping site), and I just figured that the bone handle was off limits for any serious cutting. I had heard that they were more susceptible to cracking. I have the RK in bone as well as a nice BGRS in bone, that I figured would not hold up so have avoided using them.

Sounds like you were plenty tough on the bone handle on yours, and to me if it's done right it should hold up. Depends on the individual piece I guess.

Regards,

Norm

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Svashtar said:
Yvsa, I am glad to hear this. Mine is the same as yours I think and I just figured that the bone handle was off limits for any serious cutting. I had heard that they were more susceptible to cracking.

Sounds like you were plenty tough on the bone handle on yours, and to me if it's done right it should hold up. Depends on the individual piece I guess.

Regards,

Norm
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Yep, I was pretty rough on it Norm and took a helluva chance that the bone handle wouldn't break or crack.:eek:
Mine must be completely full of laha for it too hold up to the beating I gave it.:thumbup:
But as far as bone handles go it *does just depend*; I know of a bone handled AK Village khuk about 14"-15" the best I can recall, I'd have to ask to be positive, with a beautiful punch engraved blade that has stood up to some hostile work and work enviroments over the years.
This particular AK has seen jungle duty and I don't know what else and it has held up marvelously over the years.
This AK was purchased from Uncle Bill back when all he had for sale was the village khuks hand picked by the family in Nepal.
I'll have to ask my friend again what he uses on his knife handles, seems like it was an unusual oil but I'm not for sure, it's been a while.;)
There used to be lots of bone handled knifes and I for one love bone, especially when it's old and gets the beautiful patina that only bone has. To me sometimes bone is prettier than ivory and methinks more practical.;) :D
 
Munk, Tychoseven and Svashtar: Thanks for the welcome!

I am anxiously awaiting the triangular box I have heard so much about.

The WWII will hopefully be used to replace the machete and hatchet that I use for de-limbing and keeping the roads clear.

I am looking forward to seeing this in person and holding it – especially knowing its history.

Thanks all,

--SAK
 
E-mail sent on AK bowie.
Haven't said much for a while, but I send up smoke when
someone on this forum asks (actually I just say a prayer
for you).
Take care all.
 
email sent and got the 15" BAS (which looks lke it's got a cool frog).

50 bucks for a 15" blade...
 
that kothimoda is outstanding. If I had the money, it would already be mine.
Like I said, I just coughed up 600$ for a tsuba....
 
Looking at the kothimoda reminds me of the older style WWIIs. I'll have to compare the koth to my shop 1 WWII when it arrives. With a standard scabbard per Terry, this one could turn out to be a nice backpacking khuk. I've already got several khuks that haven't tasted wood by my hand so this one will probably stay indoors until the next Khonvention.

Bob
 
I am interested in the 22 inch 31 ounce Kobra by Sher, is the blade 22 inches or is the oal 22 inches? when you decide to buy how do you go about it, and finally any longer kobras coming in soon? Thanks
 
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