Newly infected with HIKV....

Mongo

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and I gots some questions....
I just received my 20" sirupati by Amtrak today, and I have many comments and questions. First off, I'd like to thank Uncle Bill for the trust in a newbie to send off a khuk prior to receiving payment. (you should have gotten it by now...) I already knew of his legendary customer service, but am still amazed by it.
Second, I literally had my breath taken away when I opened the famous triangle box... what a magnificent hunk o' steel! It seems about the right size for me... I'm above average in size too. This khuk gives a man a little too much confidence when it is held. I think I will take it easy the first time she chops something.
Thirdly, I will need some tutoring on how to put a sharper edge upon it. I also will need to do so with one of the little knives too. Please forgive me, I have forgotten/failed to learn the proper names and uses for the two little guys. So, what is the use of the little one without the edge ground on it? I figured out that the little one with the edge is the whittling/food prep/etc. knife. Haven't quite figured out what the other one is though...
Looking forward to your replies...
Mongo
 
According to an Ebay post, the little knives are for torture. :) ;)

The edgeless thingie, henceforth refered to as chakma is a burnisher. You sort of "wipe" the edge or flat of it following the edge of the khukuri in order to straighten out little imperfections in the blade. Like a knife steel. It'll increase the time between sharpenings.

As for sharpening, I'm at the point where I can make a dull edge a little less dull. The sharpening gurus will be by shortly to assist in your quest.
 
Pendentive might still have some of his sharpening videos. Give him an email. I use whatevers handy. Freehand with lansky hones, ceramic rods, etc. Can get a good edge with the ceramics. They're kinda slow though. Some even put some leather around a dowel for use as a strop. Comes in handy with the shape of a khukuri. Note: you will find differences in the edge hardness along the edge. Hardest in the sweet spot and softer towards the tip and cho. This is normal.
By the way, welcome to HIKV and poverty.:D
 
Depends on how sharp you want it :)
Pen's got a great CD that shows how to sandpaper sharpen to a scary edge.
Stropping the khuk on different grit sandpapers on a mousepad also works.
Some came sharp enough that I just used a fine ceramic rod; one I used so hard that I sharpened it up from a 220 grit stone to translucent Arkansas to restore the edge. You CAN sharpen it like any other knife, just be mindful of the curve!
You can find the sweet spot more easily when you sharpen it yourself... it's the part that takes the longest to get a burr.
I'd recommend contacting Pendentive about getting his CD!
 
Mongo I've seen you around the forums. Welcome to the Cantina, or Psycho Ward, whichever you prefer.:)
 
Welcome to the Cantina, Mongo!

The little knife is called a karda. Just remember the "k" for knife and you won't confuse it with the chakma (burnisher). :)

Be sure to read the safety thread hereFAQ or at the beginning of this forum. You might need more than a band-aid if your K gets away from you. :p
 
Welcome to the Cantina Mongo.:) I too have a 20" Sirupati and love it. It does really well on light brush and small branches. Sort of like a Machete, but it will also chop pretty well too.
 
I'm with Yvsa. Welcome. Try to forgive us for being a bit itchy with the trigger finger. We just kicked a troll out again.
 
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Wildmanh, saying the machete is sort of like the sirupati is like saying Rosie O'Donnell is sort of like Elle MacPhearson.;)
I do plan on getting in touch with Pendentive/Dan for his sharpening CD. I love convex edges, about half of my knives are edged this way and find them relatively easy to get and keep sharp.
I have read (and re-read) the safety thread and am looking forward to using my khuk. I was thinking this morning that I gotta move out of suburbia to somewhere that I have to do regular vegetation maintanence... am I correct in thinking that this is one of the many symptoms of HIKV?;) :D
 
Originally posted by Mongo
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Wildmanh, saying the machete is sort of like the sirupati is like saying Rosie O'Donnell is sort of like Elle MacPhearson.;)
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You know that would be even more funny if it wasn't so true!:p Welcome Mongo.
 
Bit late but welcome in. So am I not the only one who read the safety thread over and over again because it reminded me that I would soon be able to hold a Khuk in my hands?
 
'tis a strange forum we live in...:eek:

Welcome, Mongo!

What took so long..?!? :p :p :p


Did you get my email?


Dan
 
Originally posted by Mongo
and I gots some questions....
I just received my 20" sirupati by Amtrak today, and I have many comments and questions. First off, I'd like to thank Uncle Bill for the trust in a newbie to send off a khuk prior to receiving payment. (you should have gotten it by now...) I already knew of his legendary customer service, but am still amazed by it.
Second, I literally had my breath taken away when I opened the famous triangle box... what a magnificent hunk o' steel! It seems about the right size for me... I'm above average in size too. This khuk gives a man a little too much confidence when it is held. I think I will take it easy the first time she chops something.
Thirdly, I will need some tutoring on how to put a sharper edge upon it. I also will need to do so with one of the little knives too. Please forgive me, I have forgotten/failed to learn the proper names and uses for the two little guys. So, what is the use of the little one without the edge ground on it? I figured out that the little one with the edge is the whittling/food prep/etc. knife. Haven't quite figured out what the other one is though...
Looking forward to your replies...
Mongo
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HIKV is a seriously addictive affliction. I bought twelve of the critters in just a few months.

My brother in law thought I was nuts, but from the time he hefted some of mine for the first time he bought five I think, in quick succession.

As far as sharpening goes, I use a fine grit diamond hone, but be advised that the blade edge is more obtuse than a regular knife edge - it is more axe-like, so don't hold the hone too near the flats of the blade or you'll put some scratches in it pretty quick.

Don
 
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