My new Durba's :)

[wildmanh]

Today, my mom brought a brown box by my dorm and in it were two brand new Durba's from Uncle Bill. (Looks like you let more slip through Jim) A Kumar Karda and a 12" AK. Both excelently made. The fix and finish rate on the Kumar Karda rates a 9/10 and a 9/10 for the 12" AK. The Kumar Karda is sharp, but not quite hair flinging sharp, where as the AK takes hair off my arm. I'm betting it will do good for light brush clearing.

Wednesday when I go home for Thanksgiving I'll get some pics of both and do a little testing with the AK. The Kumar Karda is a little on the big side for my mom, so I might just have to order her another.

Thank you Uncle Bill for these great knives. I just can't put the KK down. Will have to order a few more.


Heber Ellsworth

 

[wildmanh]

I forgot to add this:

The AK's scabard is nicely tooled. Has what looks like leaves or Fire on it. Very well done. The KK's scabard just has a little scroll work around the edges thats also nicely done.

And I forgot to mention the Carving on the KK's handle. It's incredable. Very nicely done All it needs is a good cleaning and treating. Uncle, did Durba also carve the handle? It really does help with the grip and is quite comfortable. When I first saw the carvings, I thought it would not be, but it really is. Thank you again for such wonderfull Knives.


Heber Ellsworth

 

[Bill Martino]

I think our Newari neighbor carves the handles. And thanks for report from the field.