Nice Pair: 408 & 419 Kalinga Pro, S30V & Rosewood

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I am tickled that I was able to obtain a fixed Kalinga Pro and now have this terrific pair. I thought that you might get a kick out of seeing them together. Here you go:

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I'm charmed by the symmetrical, side-to-side, and even, front-to-back, grind on the fixed. It has gotta be a bear to put the original grind on this sweeping curved expanse of S30V. Well done Buck. Well done and thank you.

A lovely couple. Nicer knives than I deserve. I vow to try and be better so as to earn the right to have them. Yes I do.
 
Thanks for the great pics.

That 419 is a fine piece of machinery.

Gotta love all the curves on these stunning knives.

:D
 
edbeau said:
The 408 has a very thick blade. How thick is it?
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The blade on the fixed Kalinga measures 5/32" thick just in front of the handle. According to my ruler.

Weighs in at 10.12 ounces and balances on one finger placed just behind the brass finger guard (fixed blade). The folder is 7.34 ounces.
 
knivesngear said:
wow, those are some of the most beautiful buck knives I have ever seen. thanks for sharing.

-kng
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They are scheduled to displace some other brands in the display case as they beg to be seen. The Buck Kalinga style has been around since the 60's. Others here have some terrific pieces from days gone bye and I hope that they show them soon.
 
Thank you kindly topol.

This cutlery wants to be photographed. I gotta use flash photography now that its winter instead of the warm summer sun light.
 
Wow those are knice together oregon, thanks for posting. I didnt realized the size difference between folder and filxed.
 
Both knives fill my hand. The fixed makes the folder look a little smaller, which it is by one inch.

Both allow you to choke up for finer control of the blade using the blade choil:

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Even wearing the sheath, 11" OA, the 408 is smaller than a WWII era Tokarev, SVT-40, rifle (cal 7.62x54, that still needs a bayonet, scope and mount, one of these days when the money starts running up hill). :D

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Colt6731 said:
The 408 is a big piece of polished S30V. Here is a pic of mine:
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Your revolver makes the fixed Kalinga Pro look huge. Terrific grips. Everyone should have one of those.

Can you hit anything with it? Of all the handguns, revolvers and semi-autos (at least 5 or 6 of each format) i've fired only a five shot Charter Arms 38 revolver was accurate for me. funny to me. Practice didn't seem to help either... Not my cuppa, shooting, since I tried and failed to improve over several years.

Now, knives are a different story as I always cut what I aim to! Yes I do.
 
Looks like you need to polish the brass bolsters. I just received two 419's and they really look great after polishing with a dremel.
 
bigredd said:
Looks like you need to polish the brass bolsters. I just received two 419's and they really look great after polishing with a dremel.
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I know that you are responding to colt's pic red. The brass bolsters have that typical patina that goes with age.

I saw your work the other day and have to say that you were able to make a remarkable improvement in the rich glossy glow of the brass. Good work.

I'm looking for some Wright's Brass Polish to try it out. I've heard that it is the bomb for brass. Gotta go shoppin.
 
BG42EDGE said:
Big Red, can you share the details of your dremal method?

Thanks.
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First remove the scales. I use the 1/2" felt polishing wheels and polishing compound. Apply compound to surface at 10,000 rpm, then buff at 15-20,000 rpm. When using the wheels, need to be careful not to knik the bolster with the shaft at high rpm's. The polishing tips are safer but hard to balance at high rpm.
 
BG42EDGE said:
Ok, thanks.......got a brand name on the polishing compound?
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I use Dremel (421) polishing compound availabe at Lowes, Amazon or most places that sell Dremel products. Also have some Craftsman compound that came with a polishing kit bought at Sears. Recommend getting a polishing kit for about $12 if you do not have any supplies. The felt wheels don't last too long.

I've also had great results removing scratches on stainless bolsters and scratches and grind lines on blades, and converting a satin finish to a near-mirror finish.
 
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Thanks, Redd......I don't hear too much about using the Dremel, but it couldn't hurt to get things done a little quicker.

;)
 
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