My First

[BILLB OKC]

I just couldn't help my self!

 

[Karda]

Wow, bill !!!!
You don't mess around huh.
Does OKC stand for Obsessive Khukuri Compulsion?

 

[BILLB OKC]

Wow, bill !!!!
You don't mess around huh.
Does OKC stand for Obsessive Khukuri Compulsion?

It does now!

 

[Steve Tall]

I especially like the full tangs on the accessory knives.

 

[Karda]

It does now!

Welcome to the club!
You're in good hands with a good support Enablement group. Do not expect an intervention.

 

[arbiter]

Great choice Bill.What an awesome blade-congrats!

 

[BILLB OKC]

Is this blade just a "looker" or is it a user?
I bought it for it's beauty, but can I chop with it also?

 

[Karda]

Is this blade just a "looker" or is it a user?
I bought it for it's beauty, but can I chop with it also?

To be honest with you bill... it's built like all H.I. khukuri and will probably do a days work. but it will probably not look as nice for long and the inlays may pop out under impact stress. which is why we cannot warrant it for chopping.
People have used them. It is said they actually chop quite well.

However, everyone should be aware of the warranty. If it's not on the list. It is not warranted for chopping wood.
Do so at your own risk.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/653192-Himalayan-Imports-Limited-Lifetime-Warranty

 

[BILLB OKC]

I think I will get a CAK for chopping and just display this one. After all, that is what I bought it for.

 

[FuriousFist]

Nice Kukri! really like the red leather sheath too. Congrats

 

[Dirtbiker]

Lets see the blade, the beauty of the YCS is the steel.

 

[BILLB OKC]

here are some lousy pictures.

 

[Dirtbiker]

Nice, the YCS is one of my favorites. I had one just like that but sold it. I bought another with a plain handle for use and abuse..

 

[BILLB OKC]

Nice, the YCS is one of my favorites. I had one just like that but sold it. I bought another with a plain handle for use and abuse..

I would like to get one with a plain handle also.
Is it a good around knife. Choping?

 

[Dirtbiker]

My first YCS with a handle just like yours was 17" and 29oz. It was a fantastic chopper, I just didn't want to break it (the inlays) as I prefer users. I have a couple that are just for show but the rest get put to work.

 

[tikkidaddy]

Beautiful mistress...rather have a wife i can count on to stand by my side when times are hard! IMHO

Wonderful knife...Great tribute to a sorely missed, genuinely unique man!! way 2 go

 

[danboy357]

pardon my noob ignorance but does ycs stand for, ?????? custom special?

 

[M4cr0s]

YCS = Yvsa Cherokee Special. A prominent member of this forum (recently passed to the eternal hunting grounds) who among other things designed this khukuri.

Mac

 

[falar]

Nice. Ordered my first two last week and cant wait till they show up

 

[BILLB OKC]

Mine looks a lot better "in hand" then in my crappy pictures.