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Sylvrfalcn

Sylvrfalcn

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I've come to appreciate the utilitarian versatility of the kardas that accompany my BAS and WWII (the WWII's karda is a mini khukri in it's own right). Been thinking about making them their own sheath for carry at times that carrying the khuk would be inappropriate/impractical. Can't bring myself to do it though, some subconscious quirk about breaking up a "team". JKM to the rescue!! Already put my order in, and looking forward to putting the little puukko through it's paces.
What about my beloved Kagas Katne? It's brightly polished, razor honed, lightly oiled, and secured to me by it's thong where it stays, and will stay thank you. As Pappy has discovered, KKs might be little pups, but properly sharpened they bite just like the big dogs.:eek: ;)

Sarge
 
The KUMAR KARDA is a little bigger than the JKM, and a delight itself.
 
The Kumar Karda is a beautiful knife, but I like the horn handle and Scandinavian blade profile of the JKM, it looks like a real user. For me, pretty knives that end up gathering dust, too quickly end up gathering dust in the homes of friends.
Do all the Kumar Kardas come with that wonderfully carved handle? If I could get one with a plain jane handle of either wood or horn I'd probably be tempted.

Sarge
 
Sarge, I got Kumar Karda in plain wood handle that is steel mounted. I would like to do my part and get it to you as an active member of our service community. If you don't like it or need it you can pass it on to one of your men. Email me with instructions on how to get it to you. I want a carved handle one anyway. I love my JKM-1 but it was a bit too beefy for woodcarving so I have been gradually thinning mine down some. I almost have it were I want it. You are gonna love it.
 
Bobwhite I appreciate your offer, but I am so far behind in what I call "honor debt" to Uncle Bill, Rusty, and a bunch of other good guys in the Cantina, that I couldn't feel right accepting another blade until I get caught up some. If you'd be interested in a straight up trade I can probably scrounge up a Russian bayonet or a
British MOD 4 survival knife over here. Neither one would fit my idea of a using knife, but might make a neat souvenir. If that would work for you, just drop me an e-mail and we'll swap addresses.
I'm trying to get hooked up with some Dutch guys (yup, I said Dutch)and go down to Kabul where I might find a nice blade for a certain red headed Santa Claus. Whatever I find could in no way equal my new Bura made WWII, it has no equal.

Sarge
 
It is good to hear that you like the WW11. The two Bura blades that I have I don't think a man could ask for any better. The Bura AK and the Kumar WW11
16.5" are close to the same weight. The advantage goes to the WW11 because of the extra 1.5" length.

I worked it pretty good on the broken Pine tree that was in my yard on the west side of the house.
It was dried out just enough to work any blade. I had only touched up the blade very lightly. That was all that was needed. Walks through limbs like a bulldozer picking daisys.

You are right about the little KK being a cutter. When properly sharpened that little baby, for it's size, will work right along side of the best of the blades and do it's share. Besides that a gift means more than anything a man can go to the store and buy. I like it so much I'm not sure why I hadn't bought one before. Wasn't supposed to I reckon. Sure got one now I am beholden. :) ;) :D
 
I find these communications from the field in Afghanistan satisfy some need in me and I suspect others. It's great to be able to chat with the guys on the front line.

You don't owe any of us anything, Sarge. It is the other way around.

I'm an old Navy man but there's a line from the Navy hymn that comes to mind and you can substitute sand or mountains for sea, "for those in peril on the sea."
 
Amen Uncle Bill. Sarge, you guys owe nobody anything in my book. It would be my honor to equip some soldier on the front line with a piece of quality steel. If not you, maybe one of your men or another officer, but the offer stands with no strings attached.
 
I didn't mean to sound ungrateful, of course I'd love to try out a Kumar Karda, I just get a bit overwhelmed by all the generosity. You guys need to understand how much a privilege I consider it to be just being here and having a chance to serve. I know plenty of you would love to trade places with me, and I'm not doing anything that any one of you wouldn't do if you had the chance.
Gotta run for now, one of the troopies just came and informed me there's a huge camel spider in his tent. Those stinkin' things are quick and take a considerable bit of killing:eek:

Sarge
 
No offense taken, I just want to do what I can. Spiders...EEEUUUUWWWWW. I am glad I am not there now. I can't take spiders.
 
The spider got away (did I mention they're quick), but I got him out of the tent. He escaped my wrath by scurrying off into some rocks. The moon is obscured by clouds, and our flashlights have red filter lenses on them, so the spider's superior night vision won out.
Uncle,I just pictured myself running around the camp in the dark brandishing my BAS. That could give the youngsters some unquiet dreams:D

Sarge
 
Originally posted by Sylvrfalcn
Gotta run for now, one of the troopies just came and informed me there's a huge camel spider in his tent.

Those stinkin' things are quick and take a considerable bit of killing:eek:

Sarge
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Hey there Sarge. Try catchin one of those camel spiders and throwin it in a nice little fire.
I have a nephew that says the big spiders taste just like crab!!!!;) :D
No, Really. If you and your men aren't interested maybe some of the Snake Eaters might be?;)
All they are is simply land crabs and not any fuzzier than some of the ocean crabs such as the Dungeness at certain times of the year.:rolleyes:
 
All they are is simply land crabs and not any fuzzier than some of the ocean crabs such as the Dungeness at certain times of the year
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Hee hee:D

Sarge maybe you should start calling them "Camel Crabs";):D

That'd be a quick way to get rid of people you don't like from your tent "hey, did you see the size of the crabs I've got in here!!....";):eek:
 
My JKM showed up at mail call today, along with a letter from my mother. Good timing on both, my spirit needed a boost, and while I'm still tired, sweaty, and dirty, I'm grinning like a mule eating briars.:D

That JKM is one stout little knife! Mine's by Sanu, and he did a great job on it, nice symmetrical bevels, edge straight as an arrow.
I like it a lot. It's small compared to even a small khukri, but it ain't the size of the dog that's in the fight, it's the size of the fight that's in the dog:)

Sarge
 
Sarge-

A friend of mine from high school just got back from army basic. He is going to be a scout. I can't remember the unit, but I've heard the slogan before "The eyes and ears of the army" He said he'd either be in a Hummer with the .50 or on a Bradley armored vehicle. I'm thinking about giving him my 15" AK by Bura while he is still on leave. Is this a good gift for a young GI? (the 18" GS I'll holding on to with both hands!)

-Vicks

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I saw in the picture from Afganistan that you carry a k. Are any soldiers allowed to do this or just after you've earned your stripes?
 
Vicks-
Any good knife is a nice gift for a young soldier, and good knives are all you're going to get from HI. The 15" AK should serve him well with proper care and maintenance (we've taught a whole generation of folks to neglect their knives by making 'em out of "stainless steel").
I hope that you'll take some time to fill him in on the tradition and hand craftsmanship that went into the making of his knife. Then, he'll value even more a cherished gift from a good friend.

Tell your friend I said, good luck, best wishes, and "Scouts Out!"

Sarge
 
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