I've got this village model. Pix & deal.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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This villager is 13.5 inches and weighs about 1.25 pounds. It has a decent enough fit and finish for a village model but the edge is softer than I like. My old file tells me it's down around 50 Rc. I think the edge will fold if you try to chop nails with it but it'll made a good cutter and slicer and will do some chopping if you don't get into an oak knot.

Scabbard is very good and frog is substantial and should last for a few years but not 100.

We'll deliver this village model to your door for $35 along with the warning about the edge.

Call or email if interested.
 
How thick is she? Does she have a full tang? Maybe the blade could be reheatreated with a tourch.
 
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Chris that could be done. Heat it up and dip the edge in oil up to the bevel or a bit higher, but then you would need to clean the black off and use the torch very carefully a ways, couple of inches, above the edge to bring the edge to a light straw.
That would put it at about 60 Rc.:D

But for a general purpose khukuri for your wife or girlfriend to use around the house or garden it would be perfect the way it is.
They wouldn't hurt the knife.:)
 
50 Rockwell's still really good for a weapon.
Keep in mind, most European longswords made even to this day, are only 50 - 52 Rockwell. And that's only counting the good ones.

Bob
 
Softer edges are nice for agricultural tools also. When it gets dull a couple of licks of the file will sharpen it right up.

I suspect that this is why the village kami's often make them this way.
 
Gone to Chris. I'd try it as is. It might work for you. But, if you want to play with it there are plenty of people here who can coach you thru the process.

I've already suggested that Chris drill an eighth inch hole and pin the handle.

And I've successfully heated and rehardened a blade without removing the handle. And, I've failed some, too, but it can be done. And, I figure if I can do it anybody can.
 
Most of my tomahawks are in the low 50's at the edge. Few above 55. They work fine as choppers and throwers, where fine edge-holding doesn't matter. Maintenance is very easy. Some of the more weaponish ones just seem too soft, though.
 
Some folks prefer a softer edge and there are a few advantages but I like the hard edge personally and know I am biased.
 
I want to be able to have faith in a blade not needing sharpening, while it's being used. Also, I don't mind sharpening blades, or cleaning guns, I often find it relaxing and just a little fun, so the extra time and effort to sharpen a harder edge doesn't bother me too much. As long as I get the feeling that I'm sharpening the edge of the knife, and not just eroding the stone or whatever. :) Of course, there is always that point where it's too hard, and becomes brittle, that's bad. :D :D :D ;)

Bob
 
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