Just got this in today....

[Andrew Colglazier]

17.5 inch 31 ounce M43 by Sher. Black and gray horn handle. Real workhorse for $140 delivered.

I can say that this knife is my favorite so far. I very much like the simple horn handles such as this one, and I like the plain blades also, especially with a matte finish. This one is polished, but that's just fine.

The knife came very sharp, the karda too. The scabbard is very well done, and the frog also. The entire package is just very well done.

This weekend (tomorrow) I'll be going out to our new property. I plan to find some wood in need of chopping, and this knife will be the one I put to work. I'll try to take some usable pics and provide all with a good review next week when I am back.

Thanks again HI, Yangdu, and all who make these interesting and useful blades possible.

Someone somewhere asked the question - "Why do you buy knives?"

I can tell you that any tool or object which actually makes an individual look forward to performing hard physical labor, is nigh on a magic talisman.

:thumbup:

Andy

 

[westfork]

Beautiful blade Andy!

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Thanks! I find that I really favor the simpler models with simpler handles and white metal fittings.

Dunno why...?

To each his own!

Andy

 

[Ad Astra]

Thanks! I find that I really favor the simpler models with simpler handles and white metal fittings.

Andy

Me, too.

Nice catch on that one. Pretty. :thumbup:


Mike

 

[Jaiofspam]

congrats on the m43... that is one beautiful knife :thumbup:

EDIT: you just ate my brains ad astra

 

[Skyler R.]

Nice blade you snaged Andrew. The blade shape of the M43 is one of my favorates, for some reason it's the shape I consider to be a classic shape for a kukri.

 

[Daniel Koster]

That is such a beauty!! :thumbup:

 

[Fiddleback]

I think that one is such a winner Andrew. Soak that handle in mineral oil. Have fun.