**Warning!!** You may need to maximize your browser to see all the pics. 1024 x 768 should cover it, but if you are 800 x 600 you may have to scroll. (sorry) I had a few spare moments this week and came up a few Khukuri designs. (have to distract myself from the "Big Day" forthcoming) I was inspired by the HI Baby Ganga Ram, YCS, Ang Khola and a villager sold last week. Both of these designs are 12" OAL and are more "relaxed" than most other bent-knife designs = not as strong of an angle in the bend. The handles would be hardwood with engravings. The blade would be a full 3/8" thick. They seem to me like a cross between a Medium-sized Bowie and the Ganga Ram. First design - the gray lines on the handle are just to show that it is round. Otherwise all the white lines on the handle are decorative carvings. This design has a slightly smaller handle and longer blade. It is more aggressive at the drop point. with dimensions: Second Design This design has a larger and longer handle and, in general, is more stout. with dimensions: The engravings are inspired by the Nepal Flag on the HI website: The crossing designs on the upper part of the handle represent the zigzag profile of the flag. The 12 point engraved emblem is a direct copy of the symbol on the flag (it would be indented into the band, rather than protruding). Let me know your thoughts! I have no idea if Uncle Bill takes design ideas, but I thought I'd throw these out anyway, since I like to doodle. Dan
I like them alot and would probably buy one, especially the first one. I've been looking for a smaller straighter blade with a good sharp tip, but of course from HI. A half-size AK bowie would be about right, but I like the lines and handle of this one better. I've also been thinking about a 15" GS, since they seem typically straighter than the average khuk. With some nice inlays on the handle with a Nepal flag theme, you could call it the freedom model or something. Or "Maoist Medicine"
Design #1 looks very much like the "bulldog" villager that went up today (and also the Villager Bill just sent me). Mine is very balanced - not much of the aggressive forward stance of my AK or sirupati, though it's also not as long. Not quite as much curve as an AK, but still a very pleasing design. It would be really neat to have a large star engraved on the widest part of the blade - sort of like the one on the handle, but larger.
...uhhh...**ahem** I agree 100%. mPisi = right on the money. I was shooting for a nicely balanced one-hander, bowie-style. Yet, retain the shape and style of an "entry level" Khukuri. The first one is also my favorite of the two. Also - the name - I agree that it should be something related to the recent events, but in a positive "we will overcome" tone. Dan
Nice drawings pendentive Are those made in AutoCAD? I been playing around with this program called Rhino-3d. It's very good at drawing curves and extruding surfaces in 3D. I'll draw up a Kukri when I'm done with this *(*^(*& project and finals. Hell, maybe I'll draw it up after this project and work on the finals later
If we let the kamis play with it, we'll have a bulldog with bows The design has less of a drop/curve, and narrows less from the sweet spot to handle than many HI designs - what makes it more like a bowie. I was actually surprised when my Villager arrived - it looked so straight, at least in comparison to the AK and Sirupati I have. IMO, a very functional pattern for all 'round camp use, and a very practical size (12-14"), though you do give up some of the chopping power due to the length/balance. Top notch!
Thanks. Yes. Very fun program. Would you like me to send you the CAD drawing? I can export it to 3DS format if you like. Then, when you are done building the model in 3D, send it back and I can animate it and vector-render it. That would be almost as good as having it in your hand. Fun for us to see - but probably not much use to the Kamis. Dan
How about this one? I took Design #1 and added a double-edge and an engraved 12 point star to the blade. Looks like a winner to me. So far, there are 3 takers and a maybe. I would love to see this made. I'm not sure if I could do the wood model - perhaps someone else has that special touch? Any more suggestions, ideas, comments? Dan
I like the design. On my 17" monitor (1024x768) the specs are about: Handle (Including Bolster and Butt cap) = 4" Blade (front of bolster to tip) = 7.5" Over all = 11.5" The handle is a little small for my hands so I would up the specs a little: Handle (Including Bolster and Butt cap) = 4.75" Blade (front of bolster to tip) = 8.25" Over all = 13" Upping the size like that should about keep the proportions correct and make the knife easier for people with large hands to use. BTW I wouldn't mind getting one as soon as I have the money.
wildmanh, The design for this one is getting too cluttered to work with 3/8" stock. As you have it now the main edge will drop about 3/16" over .75 inches. That would give you an included edge angle of around 30 degrees; not much of a cutting edge. If you want it to look like this you are going to have to take the stock down to around 3/16 inch. That is what Aitor used when they produced these very similar knives. n2s
