Thoughts on Bhaktta's work?

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dirtypaulie

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Just curious although I know he is a fairly new Kami to H.i.

Edit: It seems that there aren't any extensive Reviews on any of the works from this new set of Kami's &
I encourage my fellow forumite's to please enlighten the community on their works

When you type just his name in the search, a total of 15 threads pop up (will be 16 after I post this thread). 11 of them are dotd's posted by Auntie. Aside from that 2 are for holidays. The last 2 threads are by Shortwinger & myself re: purchased Khuks, his M43 & my ASTK.

I haven't had a chance to go test my new ASTK made by Bhaktta but i'm impressed with it. It feels like an extension of my arm despite its 41oz. I am 5'10" 195 lbs. When I do get the chance to do some chopping with it I plan on giving My fellow H.I. Forumites a review with pics & possibly a video if I can get somebody to man the camera.

I see that all the items made by this Particular kami were sold.
Has anybody who purchased his work not had the chance to use it?
If you have please elaborate.

Thank you ahead of time for your input.

Sincerely,
Paulie
 
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Paulie,

When i saw Bhaktta's Tarwar before i know this dude is talented at making a fullered one.

Some of his Angkhola Bowie were just made for sharks with quick eyes/clicks.

Most of the spotlights are on Rajkumar (the Prince), Tirtha, Ole Sargeant Khadka but i think at the darker corners of Surya Benai someone's been busting steel and ready to crank up some serious piece of art....real soon.:thumbup:
 
I hear that Jay, in something I read I seen that Tirtha has like 15 years experience as a khukuri maker & Bhaktta has only 10. I look at it like he's 36 & i'm 32. I'm going to take my craft & what i've been doing the last 10 years very seriously. I feel that all these Kami's feel that way about the Khuk's they produce. JayGoliath, you & I both own ASTK's i'm not sure which Kami made yours but this 1 I have here, I'm impressed with. Despite the fact its my 1st & has very small cracks in the cho'. I've done my research & its said that those little things are not to worry about & I feel it gives my Khuk a little character. Also, I was encouraged by Auntie to go do Uncle Bill's (R.i.p.) Whack test. I will do so as well as chop up wood & give the community a report to the best of my ability.

This is a place for information. Information is a commodity. I'm just asking the community to help with posting information on these new Kami's work. So we can differentiate what their styles are & such. I'll get to is as soon as i'm able. Maybe by this weekend :)
 
Way to go Paulie.

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S.A.L.I.V.A.T.E

I have to admit i love forged blades more than stock removal. Leave that to folders and neckers. Pounded choppers are 2nd to none and add all the distinct designs of angles and curves you are spoil with khukuris that none of the KLO today could match.

You have got what Auntie called " the best field knife from Nepal ". Mr Singh i've got is from Murali Kami.

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It's a very sentimental piece for me.
Cotherion will know better. In fact he even got himself a Dhar-handled Mr. Singh.

If we must mention years of experiences you should look at Bura's work.
Master could really make a paper thin blades for us asians and handled thick, robust khuks for giants in the west...with great ease :eek:
 
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I have a 15inch AK by Bhaktta from the Christmas sales. It's my favorite HI piece and the one that fits my hand and build the best at approximately 21-22 ounces. The feel in the hand is overwhelmingly *solid*, not tip-heavy like my Foxy Folly.

Quality of manufacture is extremely high and quality of finishing is good and on par with my other HI kukris. The bolster and the, um, pommel (I can't think of the proper word for the end of the grip) are tightly fitted to the horn grip with no play or gaps and no excess glue visible. Where the shoulder of my kukri narrows there is some slight unevenness in the width, and that's the only visible inconsistency I see in this item.

I'm surprised by how much I like the smoothed but unpolished horn grips on this kukri. Left to their own devices they quickly get small scratches and acquire a roughened look, but rubbing a small amount of oil on the horn seems to expand the pores of the material and magically smooth the material to a glossy black finish.

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From left to right, top row: 16.5in Foxy Folly, 15in Ang Khola, 15in Bonecutter/Ganga Ram Special, 15in Tamang Knife.

I've only had a couple chances to use the kukri so far this year. I tested it on a 2x4, even on a casual swing it sunk more than an inch into the wood and tore out great chips. Then I used it to chop up a squash for dinner. I used a light swing, aiming to split the squash in two. I bisected the squash, split the cutting board down the middle and chipped the tile counter underneath. Whoops. Anyways, it kills stuff. It kills stuff dead.
 
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Thanks for the feedback knochelbiter its appreciated & Eric thanks for the lol that skit was hilarious :)
 
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