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Greetings again everyone!
Well, my very first Khukri, or for that matter my very first real serious knife, arrived yesterday. I've got panty of Cold Steel, Benchmade and the like around, but I've always considered them a disposable tool more than anything. I had a notion, and now that it is in hand I'm convinced, that this is a REAL knife and tool, a thing of beauty, and a true piece of history in some respects.
After weeks of deliberation, I had decided on a khukri for my first serious knife, and after a few more weeks of research, decided on a HI as the very best. They did not disappoint.
After opening it from the familiar triangle shaped box, and a quick cleaning, it was off to the races. The finish was more shiny than I had anticipated - more like chrome than anything. The light played off it like it was liquid metal. The handle was more comfortable than I had anticipated as well - it fills the hand, while providing a nice retention at the rear. The edge needed an ever so slight touch - literally less than 30 seconds and she was ready. The light outside was dark and worthless, so I waited on pics and headed straight to the infamous "whack" test, with some liberal chopping. well... okay, maybe a little more than liberal. Two hours later, I checked up on the edge. I was shocked at how little movement there was in the edge shape. Another quick thirty seconds, and it was back to top performance again! WOW!
Today the light was better, although still not what I had really hoped for - it seems that when my Khuk arrived it brought the clouds and snow with it [it hasn't snowed in this area in a while - we've had green grass for weeks. Now the khuk arrives and <poof> snow! HA!]. Undiscouraged, I tried to quickly throw a few shots together for my/your enjoyment.
Here's the Kami marks - I was unable to figure this one out with my weak search-fu. anyone?
Outside, doing some pallet destuction
And a few beauty-glamor shots;
I know many have complained about fatigued wrists, arms or backs after extensive khukri use, but I felt absolutely none of that! It chopped, hacked and sliced through tree limbs, boards and brush with ease, requiring little effort on my part, and can still shave paper! As they say - it's all in the wrist! The finish has suffered none, and everything is still tight and rigid - I have to say, I have a real keeper, a work of art, and fine tool - regardless of the job I ask of it.
Thank you so much Ms. Yandu, and thank you Kamis!
Well, my very first Khukri, or for that matter my very first real serious knife, arrived yesterday. I've got panty of Cold Steel, Benchmade and the like around, but I've always considered them a disposable tool more than anything. I had a notion, and now that it is in hand I'm convinced, that this is a REAL knife and tool, a thing of beauty, and a true piece of history in some respects.
After weeks of deliberation, I had decided on a khukri for my first serious knife, and after a few more weeks of research, decided on a HI as the very best. They did not disappoint.
After opening it from the familiar triangle shaped box, and a quick cleaning, it was off to the races. The finish was more shiny than I had anticipated - more like chrome than anything. The light played off it like it was liquid metal. The handle was more comfortable than I had anticipated as well - it fills the hand, while providing a nice retention at the rear. The edge needed an ever so slight touch - literally less than 30 seconds and she was ready. The light outside was dark and worthless, so I waited on pics and headed straight to the infamous "whack" test, with some liberal chopping. well... okay, maybe a little more than liberal. Two hours later, I checked up on the edge. I was shocked at how little movement there was in the edge shape. Another quick thirty seconds, and it was back to top performance again! WOW!
Today the light was better, although still not what I had really hoped for - it seems that when my Khuk arrived it brought the clouds and snow with it [it hasn't snowed in this area in a while - we've had green grass for weeks. Now the khuk arrives and <poof> snow! HA!]. Undiscouraged, I tried to quickly throw a few shots together for my/your enjoyment.
Here's the Kami marks - I was unable to figure this one out with my weak search-fu. anyone?
Outside, doing some pallet destuction
And a few beauty-glamor shots;
I know many have complained about fatigued wrists, arms or backs after extensive khukri use, but I felt absolutely none of that! It chopped, hacked and sliced through tree limbs, boards and brush with ease, requiring little effort on my part, and can still shave paper! As they say - it's all in the wrist! The finish has suffered none, and everything is still tight and rigid - I have to say, I have a real keeper, a work of art, and fine tool - regardless of the job I ask of it.
Thank you so much Ms. Yandu, and thank you Kamis!
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