my Bolo arrived today

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Gary007

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thanks Yangdu.

This is one heavy, thick, strong chunk of steel! I'm sure you could pry open a bank vault with this one! :thumbup: This is one for your HI arsenal for sure.

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Gary, I just got off the phone with Yangdu and there has been a terrible mix-up! You see, I actually got my email in _before_ you on this, but in the heat of things Yangdu got our emails mixed up! I'll bet you're saying "Damn!" :mad: Don't you hate it when that happens?

So, I know you'll do the right thing and send it on to me, and I'll be happy to reimburse you directly. Sound good? I'm sure you'll get another one almost as good in a few weeks or maybe months, OK? Don't worry too much about it.

Thanks for understanding!

Best,

Norm

:D ;)
 
Ad Astra said:
Enjoying your photography; nice shots.


Mike
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Indeed! And I'll have to remember the National Geographic work pad trick myself. I've scratched enough tables...
 
Svashtar said:
Gary, I just got off the phone with Yangdu and there has been a terrible mix-up! You see, I actually got my email in _before_ you on this, but in the heat of things Yangdu got our emails mixed up! I'll bet you're saying "Damn!" :mad: Don't you hate it when that happens?

So, I know you'll do the right thing and send it on to me, and I'll be happy to reimburse you directly. Sound good? I'm sure you'll get another one almost as good in a few weeks or maybe months, OK? Don't worry too much about it.

Thanks for understanding!

Best,

Norm

:D ;)
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Oh man, I've been thinking that for the past month. :D I know I'll get one eventually. Now is better than eventually though. :grumpy: :rolleyes:

*Edit: Beautiful sword/knife thing, btw. And great photography.

PS - Does it seem to anyone else here that we have a rather broader definition of "knife" than other people?
 
I hope that he plans on using it. As I've opined in the past, it's a good design. Not better or worse than a khukuri, just...different. I look at it like a baby Tarwar.

The handle shape, which seems similar to mine, is a stroke of genius. One has the option of choking up for control, sliding back a bit for more power, or "slipping the pommel" for maximum energy on target. I'd like to see that style handle (with some minor refinements) on other things. It gives the user a large degree of flexibility in their style. Mine also featured a desirable heat treat for my particular (ab)uses; some users would benefit from a slightly harder edge, but mine handles misuse very well.

My only other tweaks at this point would be a small guard (which is unnecessary for work but would increase its utility as a weapon) and a tang that runs completely through the handle. Such a tang is not required but would improve the balance slightly and allow for a conveniant means of attaching a good, sturdy butt plate -- again, not necessary, but such things are sometimes useful, especially if you're an abusive ape like I am.

In its current iteration it's more than satisfactory, and some would disagree with my recommendations. We're at the point with this design that any further refinements are strictly a matter of personal taste.

This is another one of those models that I'd love to see as a regular item but I wouldn't expect to sell well enough to justify that level of production.
 
Dave Rishar said:
...This is another one of those models that I'd love to see as a regular item but I wouldn't expect to sell well enough to justify that level of production.
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It seems to be the first or second item sold every DOTD, although that may just be because it is still relatively exotic. It's no AK, but it seems that at least for a while it will be able to easily maintain its spot as a favorite buy on the forum.

Or maybe that's just me trying to get more made so I can finally pick one up. :D
 
Nice knife and nice pics!

I think it would sell well as a regular item.

My only concerns are 1. lack of a full length tang in such a large heavy knife and 2. the swelling of the tip is a little abrupt, I find the bolos that swell to a more (for lack of a better word) bulbous tip and do it more gradually to be more aesthetically pleasing, though I'm sure this one works just fine.
 
Honestly the shape of the top half is one of my favorite things about the HI bolo.

Come to think of it, it wouldn't be too much of a change in the shape for the kamis to make an oxtail dow instead of a bolo. A little pointier, a little longer, a little curvier and you've got it. Now that is something I would get in a second if they ever offered it.
 
Dave Rishar said:
I hope that he plans on using it. As I've opined in the past, it's a good design. Not better or worse than a khukuri, just...different. I look at it like a baby Tarwar.

The handle shape, which seems similar to mine, is a stroke of genius. One has the option of choking up for control, sliding back a bit for more power, or "slipping the pommel" for maximum energy on target. I'd like to see that style handle (with some minor refinements) on other things. It gives the user a large degree of flexibility in their style. Mine also featured a desirable heat treat for my particular (ab)uses; some users would benefit from a slightly harder edge, but mine handles misuse very well.

My only other tweaks at this point would be a small guard (which is unnecessary for work but would increase its utility as a weapon) and a tang that runs completely through the handle. Such a tang is not required but would improve the balance slightly and allow for a conveniant means of attaching a good, sturdy butt plate -- again, not necessary, but such things are sometimes useful, especially if you're an abusive ape like I am.

In its current iteration it's more than satisfactory, and some would disagree with my recommendations. We're at the point with this design that any further refinements are strictly a matter of personal taste.

This is another one of those models that I'd love to see as a regular item but I wouldn't expect to sell well enough to justify that level of production.
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The full tang / added weight is a good idea, and would help balance it out nicely.

Norm
 
Gary007 takes the best photos. It was Yangdu clued me in on this and I took a look. His are fluid. There is grace. Dang, Gary, don't quit your day job yet but keep taking picts.

Everytime there is a popular design there is also a call for full tang. I don't know what it means. I wanted the Crow full tang; and it is.
Doesn't matter if they are that much stronger or not- I think the owner feels better.


munk
 
Very nice photos and great looking bolo Gary. I do have a question though, is the handle round or does it have an oval shape?

As for making it a full tang, I really don't see the point. I mean the balance would be moved back some, but not likely enough to make a difference. I would think it would be plenty strong enough with the laha and the rivet.


I do really need to get me one of these, I love the shape and I am sure they chop great. :thumbup:
 
Skyler R. said:
As for making it a full tang, I really don't see the point. I mean the balance would be moved back some, but not likely enough to make a difference. I would think it would be plenty strong enough with the laha and the rivet.
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The perceived difference in balance with even a small change of the tang can be considerable. I won't argue that it's not good enough in its current incarnation; in fact, for some (most?) people, it will be perfect as is. This is just my preferance. As for the strength of the handle, the handle is strong enough as it is. Blind tangs, as constructed by the kamis, have withstood everything that I've thrown at them. They're good enough for me. The pin is actually overkill most likely but you won't hear me arguing about making something stronger without compromising the rest of the package.

My concern about a full tang is not the strength of the handle -- it is strong enough -- but merely the balance, and the fact that it would simplify the attachment of a buttplate.

I maintain that it's "good enough" as is. I'm merely pointing out a best case scenario, in terms of my personal desires. My recommendations are probably overkill.
 
I love those BWB's:) It is like a baby tarwar or maybe an extra, extra heavy duty old hickory butcher knife with a Cherokee Rose handle. One day, when I have money.

Jake
 
Sweet pics. The HI Bolo just begs to be used. I was this close to swinging Sogguy's at something. Must resist. Must resist. Not mine to damage.....

Wasn't easy. That frog was the hardest thing to fit I've ever done. Fun stuff.
 
The Table Leg Special rides again.:D
Glad you guys like it, it was a bit of a sleeper.
 
it's a very nice blade, and is "on my list"

i also think i'm in the full tang camp on this one. i tend to like well balanced and a certainly amount of fluidity in my swings/etc. not saying that doesn't have it, but full tangs blades seem to have it more. with a long enough handle, and a matched sweet spot for balance, things can be done :)

bladite
 
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