I've Read Til I'm Blind

Thanks for the info on the Villager guys! All this waiting is tough. I went over to a couple of the other sites selling Khukuri's but just didn't see anything that flipped my switch. I really like the ones made by HI.

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Well I've been there a number of times myself, though it was the 70's, but I was farther south and the stuff I got was all Mayan. This looks more like Mexico City area type of native crafts and unfortunately I never did get up into that area. Now, my traveling days are done due to my back issues unfortunately but the good part is I managed to see 90% of the place I wanted to see.
 
warty said:
Well I've been there a number of times myself, though it was the 70's, but I was farther south and the stuff I got was all Mayan. This looks more like Mexico City area type of native crafts and unfortunately I never did get up into that area. Now, my traveling days are done due to my back issues unfortunately but the good part is I managed to see 90% of the place I wanted to see.
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They went several times over the years. I have that statue and an old ceramic bowl. Here's a quick cell phone shot. Almost 2 years ago they both had to be put in an Alzheimer's facility and I had to go through the house and pretty much sell everything they own to help pay for their bills. Seems like the things that mean the most to me are simple things like this.

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I am so sorry to hear they are struck with Alzheimer's disease. What a cruel way to go.

You, and they, have my sympathy.
 
warty said:
I am so sorry to hear they are struck with Alzheimer's disease. What a cruel way to go.

You, and they, have my sympathy.
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Thanks I appreciate it. It is a cruel disease. I guess the only saving grace is that their memory is so bad that they don't know how bad they are. It is tough to watch though. No child ever plans on parenting their parent.
 
Liveitloud said:
Well got an email from Yangdu and found out that there are no M-43's in stock at this time. There are Bonecutters though. She said she would post the sales thread over here. Guess I just need to keep checking back.
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M43 is a really good choice for your first khukri. It's a great all around design and can do anything you need it to do.

All while having pleasing & graceful good looks ;)
 
Wolf_1989 said:
M43 is a really good choice for your first khukri. It's a great all around design and can do anything you need it to do.

All while having pleasing & graceful good looks ;)
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Yes more and more I think that is the one I want. What a beautiful knife. So out of boredom and the inability to wait I went ahead and grabbed one on another site to try out. I figure it will keep me busy until the one I want comes in. Not knowing much about them, hopefully I didn't grab a clunker. If so, everyone needs a 1000 gram letter opener right..
 
Got another package today and all I can do is say wow.

The fullers, the shine, the balance, it's just perfection. Hope my pics can show how nice this is. My photography skills are not too good.

I think my wallet is going to have some problems in the near future. :eek:

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Oh hell yeah.

I love my 'bit (need to make a sheath for it).

I think you'll find it makes an excellent utility knife, not just a fighter.

In fact, I'm taking a break from stropping mine right now. . .LOL
 
Well lets see what it looks like. So, I noticed that this knife is pretty dull. Like it won't even cut paper. Is that normal? I know they are more for chopping but I am just wondering if I am having an unfair expectation from this type of knife. The blade is so clean looking that I can't say that it was used enough to dull the blade. Just curious.

The blade originally belonged to pugs. Perhaps he can chime in. This one just fell into my lap. It was for sale on the forum and the guy that bought it from him needed to let it go so that's how I got my first HI.

I have no idea how the best way to sharpen this knife. I really suck at sharpening anyway. I keep hearing about sandpaper and a mouse pad.

The khuk I got a few posts up, while certainly not hair popping sharp is quite a bit sharper than the Kbit. Just not sure what is a fair expectation.

You can really get a feel of the craftsmanship in this knife. I'm a very happy camper with this unique little blade. Thanks Vim for making a beautiful knife!
 
Liveitloud on something that "small" I'd go get a Lansky (good to have around the house anyway) to put or thin the edge on it. Then learn the sandpaper for touch-ups. Please do not take a belt sander to that beautiful little knife to thin the edge:eek:
In case you aren't familiar with it here's a link for the Lansky system http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/LKC03.php
 
oldschool45 said:
Liveitloud on something that "small" I'd go get a Lansky (good to have around the house anyway) to put or thin the edge on it. Then learn the sandpaper for touch-ups. Please do not take a belt sander to that beautiful little knife to thin the edge:eek:
In case you aren't familiar with it here's a link for the Lansky system http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/LKC03.php
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Hey oldschool thanks for the response. Let me ask you, do you think I could use my sharpmaker on the blade effectively? I do have one of those. If not, I certainly don't mind picking up the Lansky. Just not sure what the best approach would be. Hell, it's so pretty I might not use it much anyway. :D
 
I've never used a Sharpmaker but looking at it I don't see why it wouldn't work in fact with the thin rods it may be easier on the re curve than the lansky. I'd start by using masking tape on the blade to protect the finish and start with higher grit(more aggressive) rods to re-profile just the edge.
Good luck
 
Liveitloud said:
Well lets see what it looks like. So, I noticed that this knife is pretty dull. Like it won't even cut paper. Is that normal? I know they are more for chopping but I am just wondering if I am having an unfair expectation from this type of knife. The blade is so clean looking that I can't say that it was used enough to dull the blade. Just curious.
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If it's fully polished all the way to the edge, he probably never used it.
Fully polished HI blades usually come quite dull in my experience.

A Kerambit is not a chopper. It's a fighting design, made to be held the opposite of how you probably think to hold it. The back sharpened spine is for slashing cuts, and the main recurve is made to cut deep and rip flesh.

Mostly, I find it to be a superb general-purpose utility knife. Before the sheath blew out on me, I actually used it for everything -- food prep, eating utensil, opening boxes, daily carry, etc. I really prefer it to the R-10, which is itself a great blade, if you can believe that.
 
Karda said:
If i'm not mistaken that is the original design kerambit.
There is also a redesign A and C that are in production.
I did a little redesigning of it last november.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=686679&highlight=kerambit

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712484&highlight=kerambit
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717540&highlight=kerambit
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716409&highlight=kerambit
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After reading your links I have to agree. I didn't even know that it was redesigned. Karda your illustrations were great. Mine is for sure the older design with much less arch in the body of the knife. I really like it though. It's beautiful. Has a little spot above the pin that looks like a scratch on the horn but other than that, it's perfect!
 
Welcome to the fourm and HI, Liveitloud
 
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