Yes, Yes, Yes. The long triangular box was delivered today. I couldn't wait to get in the house. I opened it at the gate and the lady who delivered the mail even thought it was more beautiful than any knife she has seen. Her and the mailman that she subs. for both think they are all fantastic.
This one is 20" of Bura Skill. If this Sirupati isn't perfect I will probably never see it. I have seen people measure by eye before but this is amazing. Exactly 14 inches of blade, and From brass to brass inclusive exactly 6 inches. The Karda and chakma are outstanding with different handles so there is no doubt about what you are getting a hold of. This wood I think will be nicer than that on the Kobra. A few seconds with the chakma and I don't have much hair left on the back of my left arm. The thickest portion of the blade is so close that I'm calling it 3/8". The width in the business portion of the blade just a hair over 1 5/8". I have no way to weigh it but the balance point is just 2 1/4" in front of the Cho. How the devil did he do that, when there is another 8 to 10 inches of blade hanging out there?
I think they are all close to genious at making these knives. The fit and polish of the knife is just superb. I hope it isn't just me, but except for a bit of weight feels a lot like the 18".
I was burning a lot of brush and old lumber this afternoon and the knife got a workout. There was the remains of three Pine trees, a little Oak and a bunch of Mesquite. The way this blade is I won't even guess how long it will be before I have to take out the chakma again.
I sure hope that the marines can get there hands on some of these. I don't know what else to say about this knife, and I haven't been at a loss for words in a long time. After as much as I used this one today I have no doubt that the soldier that used one of these on the enemy and didn't take off an arm had to have pulled that knife before it hit the target. A thing of beauty and an outstanding tool. Thanks Uncle Bill, I will forever be in your debt.
This one is 20" of Bura Skill. If this Sirupati isn't perfect I will probably never see it. I have seen people measure by eye before but this is amazing. Exactly 14 inches of blade, and From brass to brass inclusive exactly 6 inches. The Karda and chakma are outstanding with different handles so there is no doubt about what you are getting a hold of. This wood I think will be nicer than that on the Kobra. A few seconds with the chakma and I don't have much hair left on the back of my left arm. The thickest portion of the blade is so close that I'm calling it 3/8". The width in the business portion of the blade just a hair over 1 5/8". I have no way to weigh it but the balance point is just 2 1/4" in front of the Cho. How the devil did he do that, when there is another 8 to 10 inches of blade hanging out there?
I think they are all close to genious at making these knives. The fit and polish of the knife is just superb. I hope it isn't just me, but except for a bit of weight feels a lot like the 18".
I was burning a lot of brush and old lumber this afternoon and the knife got a workout. There was the remains of three Pine trees, a little Oak and a bunch of Mesquite. The way this blade is I won't even guess how long it will be before I have to take out the chakma again.
I sure hope that the marines can get there hands on some of these. I don't know what else to say about this knife, and I haven't been at a loss for words in a long time. After as much as I used this one today I have no doubt that the soldier that used one of these on the enemy and didn't take off an arm had to have pulled that knife before it hit the target. A thing of beauty and an outstanding tool. Thanks Uncle Bill, I will forever be in your debt.
