Kukri-Inspired Fighter

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southriv

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This one evolved out of a series of full tang, working finish fighters I was doing. I ended up trading it to someone I know & who will appreciate it ...a perk of being part -time.

I am finding I like "eastern shapes and recurves in particular. I have a bunch of users that I roam my property with, hacking things down - form meets function!

I also had a chance with this to sample Coop's photo graphic services - I think he does pretty nice work.

Take a look here:

http://www.southriverknifeworks.com/page25a.html

Thanks, Bob
 
Bob,
That's a beautiful knife. I don't really see the khukuri in it,
looks more bolo inspired to me but that's just my opinion. A
beautiful knife none the less, congrats!
Regards,
Greg
 
Funny - when ever I mention "khukuri" (note proper spelling courtesy of Greg!) regarding the style of this knife, I always get the reply: "no, it resembles a Bolo". I think my thick skull is finally letting a message through......I always thought of it as a khukuri without the bend...... anyway, thanks for the kind words.

Bob
 
Bob, no matter what the inspiration, IMHO that is a truly beautiful knife! Nice blade profile. I like the way you divided the handle between the two different woods and the guard being shorter on top.
 
the quote "Thats not a knife, THIS IS A KNIFE... !!!"

Very nice, I can see the kukri influence, which is one I like. I'm not too pedantic about the names - all those blades use extra width up front for chopping... What is the steel?

And that sheath is a killer piece of work too. A superb package overall. Jason.
 
Hey Jason , good to hear from you again. The steel is A2 & the sheath is by Chris Kravitt of Treestump leather. We both live in New England, so I get to see him & talk design several times a year. His work is superb - he has done many sheaths for me & will see many more of my knives.

Bob
 
Very nice, I can see the kukri influence, which is one I like. I'm not too pedantic about the names - all those blades use extra width up front for chopping...
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Jason,
Not to be too focused: the khuk chopping prowess comes more from the relative postion of the hand and sweetspot that the curved blade induces, the sirupati style khuks have very little extra width at the front. I do believe the bolos achieve similar results (putting the sweetspot forward of the hand) with the pronounced belly on a straighter style knife. Then again, I could be full of it. :D
Bob,
It wasn't my intention to destract from fruits of your effort by commenting on the aspects of it's inspiration; as I said before that is a beautiful knife and I might add fine craftsmanship. By the way I believe you way of spelling is just as accepted as mine:).
Regards,
Greg
 
Whoa! :eek: Bob that's beautiful, and your grinding ought to win medals. And finish! To me the way that handle swells toward the rear is just asking to be held and I bet it feels perfectly natural when you do. Zowie, Bob, pat yourself pleasantly on the back.

Dave
 
Yeah, What Dave said!! Heck, give yourself a hug! I can almost feel the balance and feel of that knife by just looking at it. B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!
 
That's a sweet one. Bob, you do some beautiful stuff. I was "playing" at his table last weekend had a blast, needed more hands.:D
 
Excellent workmanship. It is attention to details that elevate a tool into an Artform. Just beautifull.
 
Thank you all for the feedback & support- it seems this shape hits a positive chord with many people's design sensibilities - I know it did for me, so I'll probably try it again - who knows what it will evolve into next?

Have a great weekend - Bob
 
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