Indian Army Issue?

[not2sharp]

The biggest thing I had against it was the full tang that vibrated way too much when one was chopping any wood that was decently hard.

...And if the blade is suitably decent I may even go so far as to make a new handle for it.

Been there

This is one of the earliest knives in my collection. It is an AC khukuri that has been re-handled in aluminum. I simply profiled the scales on bar stock and started grinding. It works, but it's heavy, and I learned that grinding aluminum is probably a little like punching your way through a room full of marshmellows - it takes determination.

n2s

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks for pix and story, n2s. Grinding aluminum is sort of like grinding wood. Most wheels aren't made for it.

 

[Randy Rawson]

If anybody wants to try one of these out, I have one thats handle is to big for my hand. Email me your adress and you can have it. I allready put an edge on it. Keep in mind its not a H.I. Imports quality Khukuri but its one to use when you dont want to get a $150 Khuk dirty, and its free.

Randy

 

[Bill Martino]

Nice way to start the new year, Randy.