The Elk Khukuri is here!

Mississippi Rifleman

Mississippi Rifleman

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Well, I finally got it! This thing is more beautiful than it was in the picture. I haven't done anything with it except lay it on the table so I can stare at it easier. I doubt I'll ever use it in the field except for very special occasions. There some red stuff on the side on the handle. I don't know what it is so I'm scared to try to remove it. Any idea what it could be, Rusty or Bill? Maybe something customs put on it to see if it's really Elk horn?

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
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Fear the man that owns only one rifle,
he likely knows how to use it.
- Anonymous
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Ben Lee
Computer Science, Student, Senior
AOL IM: MSURifleman
www2.netdoor.com/~rifleman
www2.msstate.edu/~brl2
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I think it may be a stain from polishing compound. Soap and water will probably take it off or it should just wear off on your hands each time you pick up the khukuri.

Thanks for report from the field.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
I`ve followed this with some interest. We have plenty of Elk, Deer and many exotics that Texas ranchers imported such as Axis and Sambar.
US Knife makers find Deer to be too pithy inside for their use. The antler ends and brow tines are usually solid.With the epoxy method, that should not matter. Any thoughts?
The red is probably rouge.

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Yea, I would like to know that myself. I have some deer antler that I could use for a handle if possible. I try to shoot one horn and deformed horn deer when possible to get them out of the herd. I don't trophy hunt much. You can't eat an antler.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
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Fear the man that owns only one rifle,
he likely knows how to use it.
- Anonymous
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Ben Lee
Computer Science, Student, Senior
AOL IM: MSURifleman
www2.netdoor.com/~rifleman
www2.msstate.edu/~brl2
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Bill,

Is that red stuff a small spot, possibly put on by Nepali customs? There was some on the odd H.I. khukuri.

Will
 
I had hoped there would be enough suitable antler for a few panna butta knives, but I'm glad someone got one out of the whole mess.

Good for you Ben.
 
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