Rolled point on Khuk

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spence

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Folks:

I'm a new owner of an HI Khuk (20" Sirupati). I was doing a Filipino-style striking and movement drill with the blade in my indoor training space, when I rolled the point. (I was making a turn when I clipped the tip on a concrete pillar that stands out into the floor space.) Stupid? Probably. But, at this juncture I'm only interested in fixing the knife.

My guess is that a few taps from the chakma should straighten most of it out, but I'd like some advice from the more steel savvy out there before I start banging away.

Also, are the points on khukris usually soft? I know that the khuk is a cutting, not thrusting weapon, but I am very surpised at how much the point deformed.

Thanks for the info,

S.
 
Spence,
Yup, the tips are soft. Typically a Khuk will be the hardest in the middle of the "belly", and softer toward the tip and bolster. Just how soft it is in these areas can vary by Kami and by knife. You hit the nail on the head when you said that it is a chopping/cutting knife, and not a thrusting knife. However, I don't think that there are many thrusting critters out there that would do well against concrete either... :eek: Light taps with a small hammer or the like on an anvil (or something like it) should work if you can't "push" it back into place with the chakma. I'm sure others will be around to lend their 2 cents worth.
I'm sorry about the damage to your new baby, the first scratch, ding, etc. always hurts the most. The good thing about HI Khuks, is that they will continue to perform and take a serious beating, regardless of their cosmetic appearance! Enjoy, and good luck on your small repair.

Rob
 
Hello Spence:

The tip is pretty soft on purpose. We would rather have it bend than break just as it did in this case. It's much easier to recover. If you can get it straight with the chakma fine but I'm not so sure you can get this done. Try, if it doesn't work it's hammer and anvil time. Get a hammer and a piece of steel. Put the blade on the steel and tap with a hammer until you get the tip back straight. It's not a tough job, just take your time and check as you go.

Concrete is pretty tough stuff so I'm not especially surprised.
 
Thanks for the info Rob and Bill. I'll give it a shot tomorrow or Sunday.

Yes, concrete is tough. I guess why I was surprised was that I wasn't striking when I clipped the pillar. I was literally turning around.

BTW, Rob, you're right. That first ding does hurt.

S.
 
Spence, my first Khukuri, a 15" AK had a fold in it. All I did was tap it till the tip was back in place. A really easy fix and if I didn't know it happened, you can not tell. Your tip should be just as easy to straighten out. Good Luck:)


BTW, what you going to get next?:D
 
The chakma did it. Mostly.

Folks:

Again, thanks for the info. With a lot of patience, I was able to undo most of the damage with the chakma using a combination of tapping (its weight-forward shape makes a handy little mallet) and pushing it across the rolled area. All that's left is a very small burr that the chakma can't seem to get rid of.

In the process, I inadvertently put a very keen edge on the area immetiately below the khuk's point. This chakma is a nifty gizmo. The guy who invented it must've been pretty sharp (sorry, I usually try to spare folks from my puns). Does anyone have info on how the chakma is traditionally used to sharpen the blade? I'd like to learn more.

Heber, yes this HIKV bug seems to be easy to catch. I really like this sirupati, but am thinking about adding a kobra or a tarwar in the not too distant future. Anyone have any experience with the tarwar?

S.
 
I think Rene aka DeathDancer would be the man to talk to about the the tarwar. I think he likes his...won't sell it to me. :(

--Mike L.
 
Thanks for report, Spence. Use the chakma just like you would a steel. And, from reading your posts I'd suggest you get the kobra next. It's much easier to handle than the tarwar.
 
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