My new ycs by tirtha kami...

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blinky bill

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I've been waiting for the Danish Oil on the handles to dry before posting, and here it is !!
This is my Villager Fit and Finish YCS by Tirtha Kami and it's a beauty.
I asked Auntie if it was possible to have it handled in maple and she put quite an effort into doing just that. Thank you Auntie :cool:.
The kukri and the two utility blades have some burrs on the edges (removed after 5 minutes sanding), but apart from that, everything is tip-top.
I was REALLY surprised to get a beautiful red scabbard with this. Lovely job by the Sarkis :thumbup:
The YCS is such a stunning blade, I can't think of any other superlatives to describe it !!
Thanks so much Auntie and Tirtha Kami. I'm a very happy camper.
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At the beginning of the year I wrote out a list of what I considered to be the four most iconic H.I. blades. I now have them all.
from left to right: YCS, M43, Foxy Folly, Bonecutter.....Time to start working on next year's list !!!
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Bongo,

Let me help out a bit:
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Time to start working on next year's list
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What have you got in mind?
 
Hi Jay !!....Thanks for the help :thumbup:
Next year's list:
1. Berkley Special (I know someone who has one for sale)
2. Vojpure...very dynamic-looking blade.
3. Tin Chandra Samsher....stick tang if I can get one.
4. ASTK
 
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Awesome lineup Bill.I hope you are able to complete your wishlist for next year as well.
 
I believe that the YCS (male) and the FF (female) are the Prom king and queen of HI kuks. Of course, I don't yet have a YCS, so what do I know... nor do I have every other HI kuk to compare... I may need to find a job soon! :)
 
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