The Bone Collector *Delivered

[Patrice Lemée]

It is finally done, my first Khukuri. I still have the sheath to finish but people have been more than patient following the long WIP about it so I figured I owed them pics as soon as it was done. I think it came out ok and hopefully the recipient (a good friend) will like it. I know now why these are held in such hi regards. I will definitely be making myself one (although not as fancy) in the future. But not right away, they are a lot of work.

Here are the specs:
Blade length: 13 1/4” OAL: 18 1/2”
Weight: 38 ¾ oz
Grind: Flat (Hollow for the small section facing the spine)
Steel: 5160
Handle: Redwood Burl (Stabilized) and Bovine Ivory (aka cow bone)
Fittings: Brass
Pommel nut: Stainless steel (304)

Thanks for looking.

PS: For those interested, here is the WIP: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1015432-Kukri-WIP-The-Bone-Collector

 

[G. Shahan]

Very nice Patrice!

Greg

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thanks Greg, glad you like it.

 

[9blades]

Beautiful!! I love it even more because of the wip!

 

[Bruce Bump]

It looks complex and well made. Good work Patrice.
The WIP is an adventure. Love it.

 

[Phil Dwyer]

I betcha can't snap a good take down photo of it!

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thanks for the good words guys.

I will give it a try Phil!

 

[keithf]

Patrice, that is fantastic, WOW.
Cheers Keith

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thanks a lot Keith!

Here you go Phil

 

[jonnymac44]

Holy cow! It's done! Been busy and didn't realize it got finished up. Turned out very nice buddy and I am so glad you stuck with this project. I love it!:thumbup:

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thought you might like to see pics of the completed sheath.

 

[JayGoliath]

Wow that's a complimentary frog for the khuk!

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thanks Jay!

 

[bassinhuntin]

WOW that is beautiful!!!

 

[eric brinkerhoff]

Elegant,Patrice,your sense of proportion is amazing!That thing just "flows"so elegantly!I can almost feel the balance of it!I really like the bone shaped cut-outs in the blade and the matching motif on the sheath and even on the frog !

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Most Impressive!

Steve
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W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thanks for your good words guys, much appreciated.

 

[peterinct]

The khuk came out quite nice Patrice. The picture of it apart shows how much work you did.

WELL done!

Peter

 

[ScottRoush]

Wow Patrice... well executed. I have a feeling you are man of my own heart. No fear of wandering into the unknown where the specter of failure hangs perilously over the head.

 

[Patrice Lemée]

I agree Scott, the unknown is where it's at!
Of course I long for the day where the techniques themselves won't be as "unknown" as the designs. But then again when pushing the boundaries I guess you always find yourself using and even developing new building techniques. It is time consuming but so rewarding in the end.

Thanks for the good words guys.