Stealth Khukuri Konvwntion in Fort Wayne, IN yesterday...

Ferrous Wheel

Ferrous Wheel

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Hi, All!:

Hey, me and D7reamers got together yesterday for the first Indiana-Ohio Khuk-Kon, which took place about 1/2 way between our two dwellings.
I might be playing this up a bit, but I did get a first meeting with a forumite in the flesh. I was up as 6am, and drove north from INdy to Ft. Wayne, INdiana, and D7reamers drove from Toledo to meet me in Ft. Wayne. He had to work soon after out meeting, so he had to bust ass back to lake land.

However, we got to meet, and I traded a sword that I custom etched (as per his request) for that wonderful YCS that he bought from Alan (ACStudios--Thanks for the coats of tru-oil on this bad boy! Looks great). Sanu made this YCS, and it is the first I've seen of his stuff. He is masterful. I thought Sher made a beefy knife! This one weighs in at around 2lbs I think, and the handle is huge! Good for me, though, I have big paws. Spine at 1/2" almost 5/8". Tooled scabbard is beautiful, Frog needs some rework, and I may change the way the tools (double karda and awl) fit into the back of the sheath so it will lay better on the belt. I love the silver fittings! and the Horn and bone inlays really rock. You can see the YCS pics here.

http://www.acstudios.net/HI/ycswhite.jpg

This is a wonderful, wonderful khuk. Thanks Alan and Mike for allowing this to pass to me. I will take good care of it.

Keith
 
Sounds like you two had a great time. :) Now to have a Khonvention in Central Utah so I can attend. I'll help with food and know this great place up the canyons to hold it.
 
I got home in time.

The only complaint I had about the trip was getting lost, twice.
The Ohio State Troopers were setting up speed traps every 3-5 miles from the Indy boarder to Toledo, and the weather followed me home!


As for the trade itself.
I think it's a nice sword, but I need someone to help me on how to use it right.

How do I correctly take care of an acid etched blade, (oil, polish)?
 
Forumites are a good lot when we're not having the day from hell.
 
Hi, D7:
Glad to hear you made it back in time for work!

I use this process to clean and oil any blade:

Use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to clean the balde. apply some to a paper towel or work cloth, and wipe the entire blade down. This cleans any dirt and grime and removes the last layer of oil from the blade.

Immediately apply one of the following with a cloth, or spray drectly on the blade:
1. Silicon lubricant - Comes in spray form, wonderful synthetic oil that does not go rancid. You can use it on wood, leather, metal. My first choice.
2. Light weight machine oil (clear in color), second choice
3. Choji oil, or mineral oil, PAM cooking spray.

Wipe or spray the lubricant onto blade, rub into a thin coat on the blade.

Do not touch the blade, as skin oil can cause unintended rusting or etching. Instruct others not to touch the blade. If someone does touch the blade, or it gets wet, dirty, etc., repeat the above process.

You should begin by doing the above once every 2 weeks, then once every month if the blade sits. clean and oil the blade after each use.

"how to use it right." -- Well, that is the trick now isn't it D7. I learned thru years of Goshin Jutsu, Aikibuo-Kobudo, and stick fighting and european style armored combat. I can recommend the following sword-arts resources, info available on the web:

Society For Creative Anachronism (SCA) - Often labeled Re-enactment, but also the fighting is free form and based on some principle common to all fighting styles. Kinda like European Kendo.
http://www.applink.net/wolfpack/training.html

ARMA: Association for Renassance Martial Arts:
http://www.thehaca.com/

AEMMA:Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts:
http://www.aemma.org/index2.htm
"ARMA demo & lecture at Origins gamecon, Columbus, OH - July 4-7"

So far i've assumed a european bend to the swordsmanship thing, but htere are asian fighting styles too:
http://www.goshinjutsu.org/pages/classes.htm
http://www.sevenstarstrading.com/article/2hand/ming.html

You might also look into certain Filipino fighting arts, like Escrima. Escrima is stick fighting, but its moves can be applied to blades as well.

These are the beginnings, and patience will carry you the rest of the way. Look at the links to find an org nearest you!

LOL!

Keith
 
Heres something to think about escrima/arnis. In the past, and Im not talking distant past, but my grandfathers day (when my own father was a youth) it was traditionally practiced with bolo and not stick. Stick for beginner training, bolo for actual practice.
 
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