Wanting to branch out in my collecting, what would y'all advise?

Kismet said:
Yuh nSuh?

Dunno why, but the kinjal (?sp) has always fascinated me. Found in many cultures...possibly evolving with conquest. Not choppers really, but lovely to my eyes.

Read the safety thread.

Or, maybe ethnic daggers in general. This one is sinister looking:

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Kis
We have so much.
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That's a choora! they're nice. You could just collect ethnic weapons in general and buy whatever you like... navajas, jambiyas, barongs, skean dubh, stilettos, etc :)
 
for sale here (or KFC, I don't remember which). Barongs and goloks mainly but they looked like the real thing at a fair price. Wide blades, wooden scabbards, wrapped handles. Very appealing. Worth a look. By the way, I'm with you on the tool/weapon vs. the pure weapon.

Frank
 
I prefer ethnic knives, preferably larger ones that were used as both tools and weapons.
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YVSA,
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n2s
 
Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I have several tomahawks and don't really have anymore room for more but good suggestion nonetheless.:D The Valiant Company is definitely on my list, been eyeballing several of their goodies for some time and I like their prices which don't call fer an arm, leg and left testicle.:D

HD, wasn't aware of any Deutsch switchblades, but they sound interesting even if they don't fit the requirements of being weapon and tool. I have a cheapie and once owned a really nice Italian Model. You'd think DrDan could help a feller forumite out with a nice switchblade or two ainnit?:rolleyes:

SFK, that sounds interesting but ain't quite ready to go yet. It's gonna take a couple of months to get the funds built back up from my long term disability, runs out this next March 1st on my 65th birthday.:(

VML, don't have Stone's Glossary, maybe I should spend a little on a couple of decent books eh?;)

Kis the Kindjals have always intrigued me but alas doesn't fall into the tool/weapon class. I had a really nice solid brass handle, that didn't stink, that I swapped to my cuz fer a Lee Enfield SMLE, don't regret it to this day, but I do kinda miss the sword.;)
moff8 said:
Perhaps you could move from collecting to making the knives and tools that interest you the most.
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May have to do just that with at least one knife I want. A really real Northern ndn Beaver Tail Dagger! I haven't priced one from a reputable maker but a couple I've seen that were really nice were way beyond the range of what I think an actual using knife oughta go for.:(

cabbit said:
French Ticklers
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Again doesn't fit the rule of weapon/tool.
And besides and most importantly all I would be able to do is just look at 'em and remember how it was for me even just five short years ago.:rolleyes:

N2S, kinda did that with the khuks and am glad I did, but now I want as much variety as possible from around the world. I don't have a real valuable collection even with some of the nicer pieces I have but it is varied, except for the khuks, have more of them than anything else.
The khukuris are probably "Thee" Most Versatile Knife Ever Made!!!!:D

Well, better quit. This will use up my supply of smilies fer this post.;)
 
Kis the Kindjals have always intrigued me but alas doesn't fall into the tool/weapon class.



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kind of depends on what you do for a living, eh? :rolleyes:
 
You might look into jambiya(s?)

I dont know of any manufactured ones, but they sure are deadly lookin' and many agree they are some of the best fighting knives.

I love hawks, but I think I remember you already do too.

I would epecially look into Nessmuk knives and hatchets.

The knives are thin, super efficient cutters, the hatchets are double bitted with a thick and thin edge. A man named Reeve makes some that absolutely make my mouth water, for about khuk price too. Nessmuk was a fascinating man himself, and fun to read about.

Have fun.
 
BlindedByTheLite said:
how do you feel about hatchets?
lotta good hatchets. fun tools.
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BBTL, hatchets are good but to me fall into the range of 'Hawks and I have limited room.
You're quite right about the Valiant Company though. I especially like their Damascus goodies but except for something really special will opt for homogenous steel. Damascus is too hard to maintian for a using knife AFAIC and generally homogenous steel is better, at least in this day and age.
I like all of those you posted!:D

Kis said:
kind of depends on what you do for a living, eh? :rolleyes:
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Ya got me there my friend.:D ;)

Anyone have any experience with the Valiant Company's Damascus?
I'm wondering how well it's heat treated as well as how well it's forged together.
I've seen some Damascus with incomplete welds and it is just plian $hitty.:rolleyes: :grumpy:
 
Puukko's may be a little on the small side for you, but it's larger cousin Leukko is sorta like a bowie in size, but a lot more functional. Either way you can't go wrong as the sheath/scabbard is often as ornate as the knife itself.
 
Thanks Sut, but I have several Puukkos and one Leuko/Puukko combination.:)

I have a strange blade from Mexico, I think it is, that's shaped kinda like a long drawn out Bowie with a hellacious point on it.
Hell of it is that the blade isn't sharpened and never has been. The edge is about a 1/16" thick!:confused:
A couple I would like to pick up one of these days are a really good Mexican Bowie, wish I had kept the one I had :rolleyes:, and one of the really fancy South of the Border machetes with the fancy scabbard.:cool:
That would be a real plus as I've only seen a couple of real ones in my entire life.:eek: :D
I'm pretty sure the machetes are hand forged as they're a good 1/4"-5/16" thick where the handle is attached and have blades that are about 22"-26" long and a good 3" wide give or take a little! More like a sword actually except they're pretty dayumed big to be a sword I think.:confused:
You can get the regular machetes with the fancy scabbards from time to time as they're a lot more common but not really what I want as I already have a decent machete.
Some of the African sword's are also an option. I'd like to vary my collection as much as possible from this point on.:D
One of our local museums has a collection that I'd almost give my left testicle to own, lots and lots of exotic blades from all over the world!:eek: :D
 
I want to build a rack of (butcher's) meat cleavers...all different sizes and shapes.
 
I had it in mind to make a knife block for an HI kitchen set. A bunch of khukuries in a wood block. Something in the kitchen for a "conversation piece" and unwanted guests. Alas, I have no woodworking skills. :(

I'll take a pic. :D

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Since cardboard was once wood. It's sort of woodworking. :rolleyes:
 
For something useful around the kitchen, you might try an Alaskan Ulu. Works great chopping vegetables to freeze, can or etc. Not a bad knife to use skinning & cleaning game & fish either. Several different sizes are available.
 
Bruise, can you do a tutorial, or maybe some drawings for the "cardboard impaired" among us?

Thanks,
Steve
 
How does cardboard finish? Should i sand it then stain it or will boiled linseed oil bring out its natural luster? My curiousity is peaked, Bruise. That looks like a fun weekend project. I think it would be best to take my time and do it right. I'm sure if i rushed it that i'd screw it up.

Jake
 
Yvsa,
Some of the Philippine blades are pretty good choppers. The Visayan bolos from the island of Panay (the two big blades in the middle) can sometimes be found on Ebay. I haven't found a source of new ones.

Steve
 
Steely - :) I was afraid to ask, thought maybe I was the only one here who was all thumbs (well, missing that one since junior high woodshop anyway).
 
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