Khukurang...A WiP with Keith Fludder

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Hello Lorien!

I feel something epic coming my way, my friend... ;)

Can't wait to see the final handle on this one either!

All the best,
Alex
 
Bigfattyt said:
So excited by this project.

I think the Jamon spilling into the fuller looks just dandy. It appeals to my eye.

More importaty, I like your treatment of the Hanoi at the tip.

I like the hardened tip, which, u understand, traditional khukuri don't have. My understanding is that they leave the tips softer, and only fully harden the bellies/sweet spot.

Thanks for taking the time to post pics, and let us follow along!
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Thanks for the comments mate. I must admit I wasn't aware of the fact that tradionally the tip is left soft (note to self)
Cheers Keith
 
A.l.e.x. said:
Hello!

Whoa now... :eek: :thumbup:

Late to the party but I am all tuned in now, my friends! Somehow I kind of "like" Khuks... [ ;) ], Lorien's designs and Keith's work as well - all around right down my alley!

Great work and thread Lorien and Keith! Keep it up guys!

All the best,
Alex
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Hi and thank you ALex for your kind words
Cheers Keith
 
Hopefully it wont be to long before I can do some more work on this project. Would like some input into making it some pants to wear :D
Cheers Keith
 
I was thinking something quasi-traditional; leatherbound wood, with copper and G10 accents with a little steampunkery attitude
 
Its been to long since I posted some more updates on this build (I've been real busy) Back onto it now until completion :D
Towards the butt it flares out, I had no copper in that width so I melted up some copper and poured it into a flat mould.
Here it is on the surface grinder, gotta love supa glue :eek:

Bit of milling on the spacers

File work

Cut some slots in the G10 with the trusty jewellers saw

Stack em up

Did I mention I love supa glue :D, once the glue has set drill my locating pin holes


All ready to make the butt cap. Mill the slot in the wax, nice tight fit. Once I've filed it to shape I can send the parts of to be cast, Yay !
 
that wood is giving me a boner!

I cannot believe how truly you are sticking to the script, Keith! It is amazing, seeing an exact rendition of something which only existed in my brain become reality.
I'm used to compromise and changes, and I'm good with that. I enjoy it immensely, and am definitely not always the fountain of good ideas that I'd like to be. I like working with people and achieving something that everyone has a say in.

But this, is so true to the vision I tried to convey on paper. It's uncanny. The methodology behind the construction was based upon how I imagine I'd approach this if I were to make it, and that you are actually following that methodology fills me with a good, good feeling :)


I'm SO honoured by this- well and truly I am. Thank you SO much, Keith :)
 
Lorien said:
that wood is giving me a boner!

I cannot believe how truly you are sticking to the script, Keith! It is amazing, seeing an exact rendition of something which only existed in my brain become reality.
I'm used to compromise and changes, and I'm good with that. I enjoy it immensely, and am definitely not always the fountain of good ideas that I'd like to be. I like working with people and achieving something that everyone has a say in.

But this, is so true to the vision I tried to convey on paper. It's uncanny. The methodology behind the construction was based upon how I imagine I'd approach this if I were to make it, and that you are actually following that methodology fills me with a good, good feeling :)


I'm SO honoured by this- well and truly I am. Thank you SO much, Keith :)
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Lorien it truly is my honour mate. There are a few mods dimention wise and a little suprise for ya at the end of it all :eek: No more photos of wood for you, you will go blind.
Cheers Keith
 
keithf said:
No more photos of wood for you, you will go blind.
Cheers Keith
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not to mention the difficulty of holding onto a handle with hair on the palms of my hands, lol!
I love surprises- can't wait!
 
Lorien & Keith,

This knife is absolutely amazing, incredible, exceptional, sensational, and a million other big words I can't think of right now!

Great job all around! I can't wait to see the finished product.
 
Amazing knife so far, cant wait to see it finished. I searched through the thread and cant seem to find it, but is that buloke burl. If it is, i love that wood and i know how hard is it to find.

Tom
 
Molokai-knives said:
Amazing knife so far, cant wait to see it finished. I searched through the thread and cant seem to find it, but is that buloke burl. If it is, i love that wood and i know how hard is it to find.

Tom
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Thanks for the comments. Yes mate it is Buloke burl. I've seen quite a bit of Buloke, never a burl until I saw this piece.
Cheers Keith
 
what slot did you cut with the drills? The little fuller? If so, I suggest getting a die grinder and using hose clamps to put a bent brazing rod on it as a guide finger. Then, take a big cut-off disk, and use that to cut small fullers that follow the spine or belly of the blade. Just run the bronze finger along the spine or belly, and the wheel will follow each time. You will get a nice, smooth groove, as deep as you want it.

I suggest variable speed, so you can go back and polish later with the same machine.

Of course, you may not want to try this... just thought I would mention it. It works for me.

I love the khukarang. thanks for the wip. This is a really cool project, and thread. The casting and pouring the copper are both great additions, too. I am excited to see how this one comes out.

thanks again,
kc
 
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kevin -the professor said:
what slot did you cut with the drills? The little fuller? If so, I suggest getting a die grinder and using hose clamps to put a bent brazing rod on it as a guide finger. Then, take a big cut-off disk, and use that to cut small fullers that follow the spine or belly of the blade. Just run the bronze finger along the spine or belly, and the wheel will follow each time. You will get a nice, smooth groove, as deep as you want it.

I suggest variable speed, so you can go back and polish later with the same machine.

Of course, you may not want to try this... just thought I would mention it. It works for me.

I love the khukarang. thanks for the wip. This is a really cool project, and thread. The casting and pouring the copper are both great additions, too. I am excited to see how this one comes out.

thanks again,
kc
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Hi Kevin, thanks for your comments. I did use a slot drill in the milling machine for the little fuller. Thanks for the tip re the die grinder. I like that idea :) I have just done something similar with my dremmel. The bent brazing rod is a great idea.
Cheers Keith
 
Well all my wax models have been carved and I have dropped them around to my mate to cast them. So I started on the pants :D Wooden scabbard wrapped in leather. I have chosen White Beech because its light and easy to carve with my favourite gooseneck chisels. Start with the marking out and then go around the outline with the chisel.


Once i have this done, start to carve. Have to go around the profile with the chisel and go deeper each time until I am just a little under half the thickness of the blade (I'm putting in a felt liner)

Here it is fitted

Because of the shape of the blade, I press the spine up against the top of the scabbard and mark out the outline the blade takes for insertion and removal. You can see the lines I have marked out in this next shot.

With the chisel go around this new profile and carve it out to the desired depth. It can be a lengthy process as you need to check the depth constantly.

Here we are with both halves carved. Note to self, must sack the cleaner for not tidying up ! What a bloody mess :eek:

Fit the felt liners. I dont adhere them until I've just about to glue up the 2 halves (keeps the dust off)

Time to refine the shape of the scabbard. With my old school compass mark out the shape and cut it down to the lines.

All done, now its time to epoxy the 2 halves together. You will see (just) that I have reduced 1 half, profile wise. This helps with the alignment of the blade in the scabbard. Clamped up and left to set.
Cheers Keith
 
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