post your ugly mugs here...

Sarge,

What are you doing with that little bitty toothpick...LOL :D
 
Ank, that there's a genuine Afghan Khyber knife I picked up for Rusty in one of the villages in north east Afghanistan. Hand forged, bone handled, and well over 100 years old. My way of showing my appreciation for the two excellent khuks Rusty provided me with for duty over there. One's a pre-Bir Ghorka Shop 2 British Army Service, and the other's a 16.5" WWII by Bura. Both have the presence and personality of living things. Both may pass from my hands to younger hands if/when we get the word "fight's on". I'll feel a twinge when I do it, but not as bad as I'd get if I let good guys go and good khuks stay behind.

Sarge
 
Oops:footinmou

That little thing hanging on my belt is a beautifully forged JKM-1 by Sanu. In the picture it's in its second of three sheaths I've worn out wearing and using it. That knife stayed on my belt the whole time over there and earned it's keep daily (if it could only talk). I recently picked up another JKM-1, one of the two made by Shanker that were on special the other day. It's on my belt right now so the old Sanu workhorse can get some rest.;)

Sarge
 
Sarge,

Cool :cool:

Bet it makes a great little utility knife, I was thinking about picking one up myself.

The sheath threw me off alittle..:o
 
Sarge = how's the JKM compare to the Kumar Karda?
 
Dan, they're both good knives that'll do a lot of work. I like to carry the JKM-1 as a work knife because it's rugged, compact, and doesn't take up much room on my belt. However, you might not like the stubby handle (I use a three finger grip and curl my little finger up behind the butt plate). The Kumar Karda is bigger in blade and handle, and has an almost "khuk-like" feel to it that gives it a solid air of competence and capability. It'll earn it's keep in the kitchen, in camp, or on the trail.

The JKM-1's blade is under the 5 1/2" blade limit set by Texas law, so I can wear it all day every day, in or out of uniform (and I do). However, if I were headed to the woods camping, etc., I'd slip the Kumar Karda on my belt. Still need your khuk along for firewood and "varmint control", but the K Karda'll handle everything else with ease.

Sarge
 
Originally posted by ACStudios
Here's one I want to use for my new avatar if they ever come back...
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Watercolor filter in Photoshop...?

I love Photoshop...:D:D

If you want a super-cool way to turn photos into watercolors, check out this tutorial:

http://www.reallyusefulpage.com/techniques/pen-ink.htm

As someone who's done many watercolors, this back-door version is not only neat, but more true to the art of painting.

Furry Avatar:

Cool pic (I like all your pics, btw - you're clearly an experienced photog). Only problem is...when it's shrunk down to 120x120 it will still look like a photograph :rolleyes: .
 
Originally posted by pendentive
...when it's shrunk down to 120x120 it will still look like a photograph :rolleyes: .
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Thanks. Yep, that's the problem with a lot of the PS 'artsy' filters. They look great full-sized, but just make a image looks soft when shrunk down.

That particular photo wasn't a watercolor filter... actually it was a combination of several (the exact mix I have long forgot).

I'll take a look at your link. I'm always looking for new ways to work PS. They don't let me stretch much at work... but every now and then :)

Alan
 
Pen,

A lot of that technique was similar in how I did my dog's photo... some differences, but same theory.

Here's a Xmas shot using (for the most part) the tech in your link:

http://rap.midco.net/kermit/watercolorx.jpg

I wish they'd just let me sit around at work and do this all day! Its fun :D

Alan

Khuk connection: The Xmas tree the bear is sitting in "COULD" have been cut down with a GRS... and we all know that Khuks and bears go together :D:D:D

Alan
 
Very nice...

Although I must admit that at first glances, I thought it was a bunch of flowers...:rolleyes: Didn't see the bear until later...
 
I made a panorama using this technique - of a friend's house as a gift - 8.3" x 23"

Very fun, but very processor intensive work...
 
Originally posted by MauiRob
Be careful Heber--you fall for a local girl and she'll have you moving back to Hawaii Nei in no time;) :D I bet that other Hawaii forumites (or in my case "former") can tell you what in that picture tipped me off for sure that she was local--anyone? And its not a race thing at all btw.
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LOL Nancy read this post and agrees with you. Told me I have to watch out or I might end up living in Hawaii.;):p LOL
 
LOL Nancy read this post and agrees with you. Told me I have to watch out or I might end up living in Hawaii
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:D:D:D Where in Hawaii is she from Heber? You obviously know which island I was on...:D
 
I got a JKM at the Catoosa convention a little over a year ago and I learned how to put a single bevel edge on it. It is wonderful. $60 for a Kumar Karda huh? I havent thought about those in awhile, and they are in my price range...hmmm.

Sarge,
Do you have a single bevel edge on yours?
 
Hm, I think this tread has wondered a bit;):p. Here is a pic to try and get it back on track:

heber-darlene.JPG

My friend Darlene and I back in 99, taken after Darlene sooked me with the hose.:)


BTW Mom loves her KK. After I touched up the edge, it eats through cardboard like a light sabor.:eek::D
 
Originally posted by MauiRob
:D:D:D Where in Hawaii is she from Heber? You obviously know which island I was on...:D
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Rob, will get back to you on that. Am heading to lunch right now, hopefully with Nancy and will ask her then.
 
Now let me introduce to you the Pen Dog. This is Penny, our newest family member, posing for a pic with me after a romp in the mud with a tennis ball. We adopted her last week from the local Humane Society.
 
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