My new sweetie - H'mong knife

The horn is about 5mm thick, thinner towards the tip. I dont have experience in horn cracking. It's hot and humid here and i dont see much problem to the horn. I have oiled it substantially before sending to Auntie.

I have touched up all the details this morning. Will hop out for the post office this afternoon.

God bless me with the customs.
 
Wow, you ought to start exporting Vietnamese/SE Asian Knives. Especially traditionals. I was looking on Ebay for "ethnic" knives - Many from Indonesia, not any from Vietnam (that I found in a cursory search.)
 
Mates,

I have a bad news. I brought the knife to the post office today. I filled in all the forms. But when I present the knife, the post office guy did not accept to proceed the package. He said if I send it, it will be confiscated by Customs later.

This is really stupid. This is export, the weapon goes out of the country, not import. What I actually want is just to help the kamis.

I'm finding other ways. Will keep you updated.
 
hunglvq said:
Mates,

I have a bad news. I brought the knife to the post office today. I filled in all the forms. But when I present the knife, the post office guy did not accept to proceed the package. He said if I send it, it will be confiscated by Customs later.

This is really stupid. This is export, the weapon goes out of the country, not import. What I actually want is just to help the kamis.

I'm finding other ways. Will keep you updated.
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Sorry to hear the bad news, Hung. That just makes no sense at all. There's got to be a way around it. You are obviously not an evil person engaged in a criminal enterprise. Its just crazy that you cannot export your beautiful piece or work. Thats just nutty...
 
hunglvq said:
Its true he did, Karda! :) his handle is getting loose and i will help him with the peening butt cap.

it would be low chance for me to make another one! Really hard job as i dont have sufficient tools.
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the knife is an absolutely Beautiful piece of work- cool design - --you have given me inspiration for my backyard --

Hung --what tools do you need - --- I was and Iron worker / Millwright for 16 years until my back blew out - i have three roll around cabinet tool box's slap full of stuff - what kind of tools do you need?

i could give you some stuff if i have it - I hate to see my tools just sitting there now that I am disabled

I would rather someone who appreciates them have them and put to good use -- and you seem like a real good guy donating your time and effort to help others (a rare thing these days) - I have a dozen or more different sized hammers and all kinds if stuff maybe i could ship some tools to you with out to much customs trouble -- only problem would be weight

Blessing to you - Eric
 
Hung,

The title of your thread caught my eye. I recall that the H'mong are an ethnic group in SE Asia, and I was curious about a H'mong knife.

My curiosity was well rewarded. You are getting to the roots of the art and craft of knife making, working with a village smith and natural materials. Very interesting! Thanks for the many informative photos and the accompanying explanation.

Sorry to hear that export restrictions seem to have thwarted your generous intentions.

Best regards.

TE
 
Hung, I compliment you on your thoughtfulness and generosity. We cannot let your idea die just because of the ridiculous export rules of your country. When I finished my tour of duty in Vietnam in 1967 I brought home a large knife but that was a different time.

I'm more than happy to donate one of my knives to your good cause. Sadly, I don't make big knives but you are welcome to choose one of these. The handles are antler from deer, reindeer and moose. The one in the upper right is oak that I blackened to look like black stag. The blades are Helle from Norway, Frosts Mora from Sweden and hand forged here in the US. These knives are subject to being sold at any time so the inventory changes.
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Hello Mates,

I'm happy to inform you that this knife is now in Seattle, USA. I had a relative visiting his son in the US and he put in his luggage. The knife is being mailed to Auntie. It might take sometime for my uncle to mail it to Auntie. He is a bit busy.

All the best
 
hunglvq said:
Hello Mates,

I'm happy to inform you that this knife is now in Seattle, USA. I had a relative visiting his son in the US and he put in his luggage. The knife is being mailed to Auntie. It might take sometime for my uncle to mail it to Auntie. He is a bit busy.

All the best
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cách tốt nhất để đi :thumbup::thumbup:
 
My deep thank to you, Eric.

I was lacking of power tool and this cost me a lot of sweat with filing, polishing,... Last month I just bought a cheap combo bench grinder and belt sander. This helped me a lot in profiling the blade.

In Vietnam, I could find a lot of good hand tool at cheap price. Most of them are French or US made when they were here. But this doesn't mean to reject your offer. I'm interested in tinny ball hammer (about the size of a finger or a bit larger) which is really useful to make khukuri brass bolster. If it's available at your side, allow me to get one. At least, I can help keep the tool rocking. Will PM you with details.

I really love this knife but I decided to donate it to the Kamis as the knife would serve its mission better and become more meaningful. Thanks Steve Tall for initiating this activity. Thanks Kevin for joining with us.

Hung

BFH44 said:
the knife is an absolutely Beautiful piece of work- cool design - --you have given me inspiration for my backyard --

Hung --what tools do you need - --- I was and Iron worker / Millwright for 16 years until my back blew out - i have three roll around cabinet tool box's slap full of stuff - what kind of tools do you need?

i could give you some stuff if i have it - I hate to see my tools just sitting there now that I am disabled

I would rather someone who appreciates them have them and put to good use -- and you seem like a real good guy donating your time and effort to help others (a rare thing these days) - I have a dozen or more different sized hammers and all kinds if stuff maybe i could ship some tools to you with out to much customs trouble -- only problem would be weight

Blessing to you - Eric
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Steve,

From Google Translate:
Vietnamese to English translation
"The best way to go"
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Hehe i don't speak Vietnamese but i guess it helps.
Hung and i had been talking about scooping it out from HCM but i'm really glad it gets out to Auntie, the way Hung wants it.

*"Hmong Salyan " Project on the go now. :D
 
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Mates,

This is to inform you that the H'mong knife has been sent to Auntie from Seattle few days ago.

Hung
 
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