Received Blemish AK and a little something extra

Such awesome customer service has convinced me to order two kukris. If only I could decide on the type....
 
Wheeler80 said:
I'm not worried about it. It found you and one found me so it's all good.
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Awesome brotha! It took me a couple weeks to realize what you guys meant when you said "the blades find their homes". I know fully understand what you all have been talking about. I've lost DOTD's and have had nothing but happiness and joy for the person who won. HI and this forum are special places.
 
pk977 said:
Nice photo sharing, hairly horn crack is acceptable
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I ended up using epoxy to do the repair. I didn't have any Rit dye so I broke open a ball point pen and used the ink lol. Worked like a charm and even matched the color pretty well. I used a couple of small hand files to get the rings looking correct. I just have to stop at the hardware store on the way home for some black wet/dry sandpaper to bring by the luster. Its definitely not a professional job but it will make the AK functional. I couldn't use it the way it was, it was more than cosmetic. The horn would dig and cut the palm swell of my hand if I did any chopping. It is totally functional now and not that bad looking. It was a super deal even without the extra gift, now its even better. The 15 inch AK is really handy, more so than I though it would be. I will post pics after the final sanding tonight...
 
Glad to hear the repair was successful. Great Macgyver-ing with the pen ink LoL! Can't wait to see the pics and the 'non-crack' that was. Awesome!
 
I polish my horn handles just like polishing metal. I use a buffing wheel with red rouge and they end up looking like glass.
 
Hey everyone, here are some pics of the repair and the KLVUK handle after several coats of boiled linseed oil. I still have a little work to do on the horn handle but I repaired the outer rings and the only thing left is a minor crack above and below the center rings. Thanks for the advice everyone...

Solid rings woot woot no more lifted, split rings!
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Here is the KLVUK handle. It was bone dry and almost white when I got it.
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I still have some final filling and finishing left on the AK. I will post final pics once the project is done.
 
Dirtbiker said:
That's a big crack. I usually use multiple coats of super glue to fill small cracks but that is too wide for that. I'd buy some 2 ton epoxy and some black rit dye. Mix the epoxy as directed and add one or two drops of the dye. Use a thin flexible tool to push epoxy into the crack.

If you use slow setting epoxy you can wait 10-15 minutes before to try to apply so it won't be as runny.

After 48 hours you can sand the epoxy to a flush fit, repeat until the crack is full.

Once crack is repaired you can polish the horn back to its original luster.
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Which latest epoxy is better for repairing those crazy according to all your experience.
 
gurkha berserka said:
I ended up using epoxy to do the repair. I didn't have any Rit dye so I broke open a ball point pen and used the ink lol. Worked like a charm and even matched the color pretty well. I used a couple of small hand files to get the rings looking correct. I just have to stop at the hardware store on the way home for some black wet/dry sandpaper to bring by the luster. Its definitely not a professional job but it will make the AK functional. I couldn't use it the way it was, it was more than cosmetic. The horn would dig and cut the palm swell of my hand if I did any chopping. It is totally functional now and not that bad looking. It was a super deal even without the extra gift, now its even better. The 15 inch AK is really handy, more so than I though it would be. I will post pics after the final sanding tonight...
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Please show me that I've already repair it now!
 
I think he means with your and others experience what epoxy is the best for doing these crazy repairs. Now that hes already done his repairs.
 
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Yes, I think he is asking for folks to recommend the particular epoxy they have had good success with making these repairs. And yep, I am pretty sure PK's not a native English speaker but definately usually easier to figure out and far better than I would be in his Native language (or pretty much ANY language LOL). I have MANY really embarassing stories from my travels abroad and language mis-communications. I am sure he will try to provide more help figuring out what he is asking next time he is back.
 
pk977 said:
Please show me that I've already repair it now!
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Hello PK977, sorry for the misunderstanding. I originally didn't understand what you were asking but thanks to others I now see your question clearly. I used a fast set ten minute epoxy by the Loctite company. I like using the ten minute version because it sets up fast and allowed me to mold and shape the rings on the grip. I filled the crack and then let it set until it was the consistency of putty. I was able to remold and reshape the rings with a metal dental pick, small hand files, and toothpicks. The toothpicks are nice because you can cut down to tapered end until its the same size diameter as the groves in the grips. I then let it dry over night and used black wet/dry sand paper to clean it up. I still have a little more work that I will do this weekend. Again... I am sorry for not understanding your original question, your English is just fine. I should of took more time to diagnose your question. Stay tuned for updated pics.
 
Great info GB, I love the toothpick idea too. I use them for a lot of things gun cleaning related, but I didn't think of the idea of being able to cut them off at the spot their tapered width fits the grooves, that idea will be put to use on the long wooden BBQ skewers I use occasionally for a couple tasks too. That is going to make a couple of types of tasks much easier for me LOL. Also staying tuned for the final pictures, the mid project pictures seem to show much improvement, but when it is all fixed up, I can't wait for the feedback on how it handles.
 
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