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Reinhardt Teaser

OFFICIAL_KA-BAR said:
How about a video instead? PS: There is only going to be one version made, we are simply testing variations.
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I can't view the video. So, does that mean one spine thickness and you're trying to determine which one to make? Hmmm... I prefer the idea of both:D
 
Just went to the bedroom to look at my CS Gurka Kuk, and I kid you not.............there was a small wet spot under where she sits. Is this some sort of joke? Are these Becker Kuk's seriously going to be as promising as what little I just saw in that video? Did my CS Gurka actually just piss itself? Good Lord these are scary times......
 
Wanimator said:
To his and to BiggHoss, I find it good too, though with a bit of Wilson Ultra Wrap it's AWESOME.
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I did a paracord wrap on my Gurkha handle. I wanted to see how it worked for chopping and it feels good. I don't think it was necessary, but that sort of thing is always an option for anyone wanting a slicker handle.
 
OFFICIAL_KA-BAR said:
How about a video instead? PS: There is only going to be one version made, we are simply testing variations.

-OKB
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Ha! I knew it... it will be interesting to see what you guys decide on. I'm guessing there's a much bigger market for 3/16" stock.
 
the big question is, whats going to happen to the prototypes of the ones you guys decide not to use? I say you let the mods have them or even better let the mods have a battle royal to see who gets one. lol.

I just acquired a Reinhardt Combat Kukri and i have to say that I really like the heft of the 3/16" :) I will get one either way you choose to go. I would get two though if there were 2 options...but i would prefer the 3/16"
 
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OFFICIAL_KA-BAR said:
How about a video instead? PS: There is only going to be one version made, we are simply testing variations.

[video=youtube;UgcAwwwQ56U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgcAwwwQ56U&feature=youtu.be[/video]

-OKB
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Two versions :)

Chop like you mean it :(
 
Hey Everybody....

Just picked up the protos at the winery and I have had to have a glass or two of my cousin's quite delicious Zin to calm me little frazzled nerves........ All along in the design Process, no matter what, you really never ever frickin' KNOW a damn thing about how a blade is gonna work until you hold it in your sweaty little hand........

These blades feel really, really good.....It is a tribute to Hank's genius that in .125, 165,or.188 they all balance beautifully...... I always feel a bit guilty bragging on my own designs but I have not the slightest twinge about bragging on these three....... When I grow up I want to be as good as Hank was......This blade is a workaholic........ I hope to take a pic or two tomorrow and get 'em up......... First impressions are that KA-BAR is doing Hank's design proud...... I do not have much access to stuff to hack and whack here.....I best not start on the furniture here although I am tempted....Gonna be skids and such until I get to Montana next week.....I am anxious to get confirmation of my feeling that these babies are gonna shine!..........

Ethan
 
As you may have gathered, I am on the road again and am currently in Napa Valley visiting my Rombauer cousins to help raise money for pancreatic cancer research........ My son, daughter in law, and I are ensconced in a rental house for the next several days and I happened to notice a bunch of wisteria tendrils hanging down from a pergola dangerously threatening the eyeballs of innocent passers by....... I have three new Kukris sitting lazily on the counter.....Hmmmmmmm...... What to do ?........Hmmmm..... I chose the heaviest of the three just to see how the one most suited to big stuff would work on small tough 1/8 material....... Working with the tip it cut clean and with no effort......got closure every swing and with the lightest of flicks of the wrist......So far my initial impressions of awesomeness are being validated......

One of the few paens of praise to the Kukri by a military writer with lots of personal, upfront experience that I have read is in George MacDonald Fraser's 'All Quiet Out There' which is a helluva good tale, told by a master wordsmith.... I am reasonably certain that the blade he used was a a standard Ghurka Regiment blade..... I only wish I could have sent him one of these before his ordeal in Burma began.....

There is a patch of bamboo in the back and I am going to ask permission later to cut a few stalks.......

Stay tuned......

Ethan
 
Tell you what E. I can see this is weighing on you pretty hard so just the once (and any other time) I'd be willing to have you send me some samples to test out and report back on. I'd even be willing to store them indefinitely so we don't have to waste money on return shipping. :D
 
I was just in Montana couple weeks back. Family vacation to Missoula and Glacier. Beautiful place. My wife got introduced to the 5 while in Glacier.
 
SR, your wife got introduced to the 5 while there?
Hope she's feeling better now..... Lol:/
 
Ethan Becker said:
Working with the tip it cut clean and with no effort......got closure every swing and with the lightest of flicks of the wrist......So far my initial impressions of awesomeness are being validated...
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This points to one of my problems with most Nepali made khukuri. The tips are often too wide and too soft, and yes, I know they are purposefully left soft and understand why, but that doesn't change the fact it affects usefulness. A fine tip (and edge) and a flick of the wrist can cause incredible tip speed and allow a 23 oz. khuk to gently cleave stalks of grass. As the tip can be swung/swang/swinged (I'm from Texas so all the words work:D) much faster than the belly, there's no time for the plant to resist or flex. The CS Gurkha, with it's 5/16" spine does the same. Thanks for bringing this design back:thumbup: It's going to be nice!:)
 
All along in the design Process, no matter what, you really never ever frickin' KNOW a damn thing about how a blade is gonna work until you hold it in your sweaty little hand........Ethan
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:;)
 
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