Pk pics

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Eric C

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Hi All

Just want to share some pictures of my recently acquired PK.
Length is 12" and spine thickness at the bolster is 1/4". The handle is a bit too short. With one thumb over the bolster, the buttcap makes chopping motion a bit uncomfortable. I may lengthen the handle a little in future.

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The above shows the PK in it's brand new state and after having been lemon etched. This is Bura's new symbol combination (as far as I know).

aperture

The darkest zone doesn't quite reach the tip, but the lighter zone above it extends to about 3/16" behind the tip. I wonder if that is also hardened.

A beautiful piece of work.

Cheers
Eric

edit: pics too small...accidentally pressed "submit"...
 
looking good, thanks for sharing!

Also, I just gave in and sent an email asking about villager PKs. I can't stand waiting to shark one anymore, I want one to get here for christmas. :)
 
Astrodada said:
How come my lemon etch not like yours ? :confused:

Mine turned out blochy and mottled .
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I usually just apply the lemon on both sides evenly. It will look mottled initially, but in my (inextensive) experience, the darkend areas will more or less even out with continued application.

Because of the banding between darker and lighter areas, I was going to call this "leopard etch" or "leopard PK" :)

Eric
 
Kazeryu said:
looking good, thanks for sharing!

Also, I just gave in and sent an email asking about villager PKs. I can't stand waiting to shark one anymore, I want one to get here for christmas. :)
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Ya, they disappear PDQ, don't they. I was really lucky to get this one.

Good speed with snagging the next one.

:D
 
Dang....I really like that darkened blade with the horn & brass....very cool!!
 
Daniel Koster said:
Dang....I really like that darkened blade with the horn & brass....very cool!!
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:thumbup: :D

I'm now on the lookout for a villager one with (hopefully) thicker spine and longer handle.

Cheers
 
Astrodada said:
How come my lemon etch not like yours ? :confused:

Mine turned out blochy and mottled .
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Are you cleaning the blade up with some rubbing alcohol before you etch it, Astro? That will help, I think. I've tried "shortcutting" when I etch and I can never get a good result without an alcohol wipe first.

jake
 
came back to look at the pics since Yangdu mailed me back saying she's out of stock on villager PKs at the moment. -sigh-
 
Be careful using drug store "rubbing" alcohol to de-grease. Some contain dissolved lanolin to keep skin from drying out. Read the label first. A better bet is alcohol (methanol) or lacquer thinner (acetone, mainly) from the hardware or paint store. Dawn dishwashing detergent and very hot water does a decent job in a pinch - believe it or not :D
 
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