My first Khukuri!

I didn't tell cause it's your thing, Man. Yes, I own a Pappy improved Frog and I'll tell you the higher carry works.

I've asked him about sewing the super frog loop half way down across the middle, so you have a choice of loop below and above (where it currently is.) Did I say that clearly? Probably not. He'll probably tell us soon what is best.

I've learned from Pappy. I wish he lived in my neighborhood. He knows a lot and does a lot with his hands.



munk
 
The leather that I made the frog for Munk was the last of that kind I had. I need to get some of that heavy stuff before long any way. One of my daughters was going to throw away an old purse from Mexico that was heavy and over 1/8th " thick.
I wasn't about to let her throw it in the trash.
I think I could make one out of raw hide that would last about a thousand years. I put those small gromets in the laceing holes in the front of the frog so it can be adjusted to any scabbard that you are carrying. I've tried the thing in several position on the scabbard but finally settled on a spot about 1" down from the top of the scabbard.

Right now I am using the HI frogs in the same manner. A lace that I can adjust in the front and then take out that little piece of lace in the top of the belt loop. A piece of thong that will tie in front of the scabbard is stuck into those hole and pulled out to the side. Fold the belt loop down to the bottom of the frog. tie the thong in front just tight enough to hold it down. now put you belt under two layers of leather put it around you waist and go for it. I don't know whether this is clear enough for anybody to follow the directions or not. If not I'll try to clear it up later.:) :D Excuse me if you find misspelled words. I am no secretary.
 
Well, I figured you were folding the frog down. I won't ask you to draw a picture. Last time I tried that in this format the Bladesforum program mashed all my carefully placed letters together.

Bill said, "Every time I try something tricky it doesn't work for me either." Or some such....

munk
 
Maybe I tried too hard to explain what I did. I don't know how much more simple it can get. One piece of (even boot lace will do the trick) lace long enough to tie around the scabbard. Both ends goe through those little holes from the outside. pull the ends out of the inside of the belt loop.
Fold the whole belt loop back and down to the bottom of the scabbard loop. Tie it in front so the belt loop is double over like a hook over the belt. It is just tied in place. It works pretty well for me. I don't have any trouble drawing from the higher position useing the cross draw. The big thing for me was all that flopping around and banging my leg all the time I was on the move.

If the rig is setting just forward of left center I don't bang my elbows on it iether.:)
 
I think I get it Pappy.

BTW, I was at the local knife shop with my khuk and another customer wanted to buy it from me! I refused and told him to check out the website, but I think he was impressed! Even the knife shop owner had never seen that well made of a khuk! :D :cool:
 
Pappy, I'm wondering if there shouldn't be a slight tilt, an angle to the loop to throw the handle forward and the tip out, away from up and down.

munk
 
I want to try making one out of raw hide and a trick that I learned a long time ago to soften it just a bit. If it works out OK I wouldn't mind making a few but, I really don't want to get into the market place and take business away from the Sarki Shop. I like to take my time so things don't start looking like garbage. Im2, I'm not saying no
I just don't want to get anyone upset either. I want to make sure what I'm doing before makeing things for other folks. The one I did for Munk was pretty simple.

The one I made for Munk I made too fast to suit me and the sewing wasn't as good looking as I know I can do. The idea of the forward tilt that Munk mentioned crossed my mind too but, I didn't have but a limited amount of that leather left. I didn't want to waist it to experiment. Munk, You can tip that rig just a bit. If you have a thick piece of leather that you can take a small piece off of and super glue it in the top of that loop on the oppossite end of the loop from where you want it to tilt. That should be on the back side if you are carrying cross draw. I put a Harness rivet in a holster loop one time to tilt it a bit.

I'm thinking that the raw hide is going to be a little more expensive that using scraps the way I usually do most of my stuff. That and other folks left overs.:)
 
I'm not sure if this thread adequately addressing carry. That is where Pappy shines. He and I both carry various kuks and need no hassle. I think his solution brilliant; he's figured ahead of history and knows not what came before, only what works.
Pappy and i are very similar in what we want.



munk
 
If you want to soften up that frog just a little bit. some neatsfoot oil (it's water soluble) just a bit of water will help it soak in better. If you don't want to mix it dampen the leather first and the use the oil.

Have you figured what angle you think would be the best slant on the rig? If you get it too much you'll look like you have a tail.:D
 
Originally posted by Pappy
I'm thinking that the raw hide is going to be a little more expensive that using scraps the way I usually do most of my stuff. That and other folks left overs.:)

Hey Pappy how thick does the rawhide have to be? Would the thin rawhide from a deer be alright?
I've got a scraped deerskin on my frame in the shed that I know Barbie would be glad to see something done with it. It's really to thin for drumskins.:(
But it's tougher than all billy hell like the almost leather from the water buffalo scabbards we used to get that doesn't like to take polish.:D
And if I look around I may have some left over cow rawhide in smaller pieces, I seldom throw anything out that has a possible use when it comes to leather and hide products.
You'd be more than welcome to what I have if'en ya want it.:)
May take me a while to get around to shipping it so give me lottsa time.
 
I was thinking about the unbasted dog rawhide bones. Hopefully I can get one in the house be fore that half Pitbull and Boxer can get to it. I'm that way too. I just hate to throw things away that I know can be used for something or by someone. Too thin for drums sounds mighty thin but, if it is as tough as you say it might even be better than the thick stuff I was going to use.

Don't worry about me being in a hurry. Time is the one thing that it seems I have the most of. Don't have much money, smarts, and energy is starting to get on the short side once in a while. More so the older I get.

What I want you to do first is take care of your health. I'll be wanting to send you one of these toys I've been playing with and see if you don't think it carries the khuk easier.:) :D
 
Well, this sounds like another opportunity to thank Pappy for his efforts on my behalf.


He really is the kind of guy you'd want livin next door.


munk
 
You've thanked me for the frog in more ways than one already. I am the one that owes you at this point. Even though I never before worried about keeping things even when two guys that are not greedy deal with each other in life. We'll just be who we are and all will be fine. :)
 
Pappy, I owe you, not the other way around. I use that frog for everything. take off the superfrog and slip in on whatever i'm carrying.

Sometimes when you want to lighten the load removing the Karda and chakma is a good idea. They often have just enough weight to make a difference when carrying the heavier blades, near 2 lbs.

Pappy, your advice and posts have been a great help to me.


munk

Bill, I've a question; doesn't drinking consistantly lead to nausea? Or did you leave that behind a long time ago? just curious.
 
Pappy:

If you can make it to the Dog and Duck Saturday we won't be very far from Tandy Leather. And, being a medieval kind of guy that goes through a lot of leather, I get a pretty good discount. Just a thought if you're interested.

Sarge
 
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