Potential bump for my karma? (Tru-Oil giveaway)

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(Karda, if I'm not allowed to do this please just do your mod-thang ;))

Hey guys! I ordered up an 8oz bottle of Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil a couple days ago (yes yes - I could have just picked it up at a sporting goods store, but the closest one is a couple bus rides away) and due to a silly net flux, I accidentally rung up two orders without knowing it... today, two packages arrived at my doorstep and I honestly don't need both and don't see the point in returning it.

SoOoOOoO - I'm giving away one 8oz bottle of BC Tru-Oil - shipping covered. I know it isn't much... but hey, I'm a broke arse college kid. I'm sure someone could use it and might appreciate the offer. The only requirement is a post with a picture of your wooden handled kukri (or preferably a few) that needs some polishing up. If you've recently sharked one and it's inbound, I'll take that as well. In case there's a couple people interested, I'll just use randomizer.org to pick out a winner. Let's call the deadline for entry... Some time on monday at my discretion? No point in setting a specific time as that's just a hassle :)

Oh, and in case you're not familiar with the product, refer to this thread and here's a picture of what Steve Fergeson managed with his:
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Well Killa, you are a good person for doing this.... I have plenty myself but I did want to give you props. :)
 
warty said:
Well Killa, you are a good person for doing this.... I have plenty myself but I did want to give you props. :)
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Haha - thanks man. I figure there must be a couple new HI members on here who don't have any and would like to shine up and protect the handles on their new acquisitions :)
 
If they come in on Monday I'll let ya know ;)

BTW, like Warty said, really nice of you to do this
 
I don't have a problem with this killa. Its a giveaway.:thumbup:
I've been looking for some Tru-Oil myself.
 
I have been looking for Tru-Oil since I saw that post but no luck. I was about to order some online tomorrow, so I guess I'll kick things off. I only have 2 wood handle kukris that are only for display, the MKII and an old Nepalese Sherpa Villager that cleaned up nicely.

1941 MKII in original state from IMA.
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Here it is after some TLC and gentle cleaning.
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Nepalese Sherpa Villager after it was cleaned up.
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I still want to take the handles up another notch and protect them from further wear. (without making them too pretty of course)

Hopefully, in a hundred years someone will pick up this MKII and feel its energy run up his arm like I did! I've seen a bunch of posts about how to pick the right kukri, don't worry, the right kukri will tell you when you found it. If it feels like a tool in your hand then you just have a hunk of metal. If it feels like part of your arm (and sings when you pick it up) you found a partner! Ur, um, I mean the right kukri :)

Bill
Virginia
 
I would like to participate. I have a Wajaski that needs shining. But not sure if users with a basic registration can post pictures.
 
Karda said:
I don't have a problem with this killa. Its a giveaway.:thumbup:
I've been looking for some Tru-Oil myself.
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Thanks Karda! I'll be counting you into the drawing as well as I see absolutely no reason why a mod should be exempt

topgun0728 said:
I would like to participate. I have a Wajaski that needs shining. But not sure if users with a basic registration can post pictures.
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From what I've heard, the upload system on HI can be a bit buggy anyways... I'd personally suggest creating a photobucket account or just using imageshack. I tend to use the former as I can have all my pictures in an album and pictures are easy to link to :)

shortwinger said:
I have been looking for Tru-Oil since I saw that post but no luck. I was about to order some online tomorrow, so I guess I'll kick things off. I only have 2 wood handle kukris that are only for display, the MKII and an old Nepalese Sherpa Villager that cleaned up nicely.

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I still want to take the handles up another notch and protect them from further wear. (without making them too pretty of course)

Hopefully, in a hundred years someone will pick up this MKII and feel its energy run up his arm like I did! I've seen a bunch of posts about how to pick the right kukri, don't worry, the right kukri will tell you when you found it. If it feels like a tool in your hand then you just have a hunk of metal. If it feels like part of your arm (and sings when you pick it up) you found a partner! Ur, um, I mean the right kukri :)

Bill
Virginia
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I hate to be picky, but do you perchance own any HI kuks? I'll still be counting you into the drawing, but it might feel a tad unfair to others as this was meant as an HI giveaway
 
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Yes, I have a WWII from HI. But it has a shinny horn handle, I figured you were looking for a worn out fixer-upper for the contest. Would anyone let a HI kuk get run down???

Bill
Virginia
 
I would love to try some out. I'll throw my hat in the pot. Generous giveaway. My ASTK and I both thank you for the chance!
 
topgun0728 said:
I would like to participate. I have a Wajaski that needs shining. But not sure if users with a basic registration can post pictures.
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I post pix all the time???

You just have to host them elsewhere and then use the BB code to link to them like this...

(replace the "()" with these, "[]")

(img)url of image(/img)

and you wind up with something like this!:D
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Awesome guys - I'll probably be doing the drawing after I get off work at around 9:30 PDT tonight. That should give plenty of time for anyone else who wants to throw their name into the hat. Good luck everyone! :thumbup:
 
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I've got an M43 that's in good shape, but a little oil on hand would be a good thing.
kudo's for the giveaway!
 
Just don't mistake that I put a picture up to mean I want in the drawing...

That is why I put up one with a horn handle...
 
I have a Dhar handled Tamang that just got the wood smoothed with some 320 grit and some 0000 steel wool.
I also have a satisal wood handled Bonecutter coming in.

Don't count me in, though. i have a can of tung oil and a can of linseed oil, and a can of teak oil out in my shop/barn.

I'd like to see what some of the other guys here can do with the tru-oil.
 
And it looks like Davino is our winner! Thanks to everyone for participating
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(sorry for the crummy screenshot - I'm in the process of redoing my computer and haven't installed photoshop yet)

Davino - shoot me an email with your address and I'll get it mailed out within the next couple of days!
 
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