Weekend Project Balance Khukuri

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Yangdu

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18 inch 32 ounce Balance Khukuri by Sher. Satisal wood handle. Excellent blade. Make your own scabbard deal at $60.00 *SOLD*

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Have a great weekend!
 
Project Khukuri found a nice home, thank you
 
I thought Sher went walkabout for awhile and then returned lot too long ago. He's one of my favorites.

Eric
 
These are MONSTER khukuris. Note the weight and size: 32 ounces, 18 inches. If it's like one I've seen, it'll be about a half-inch thick at the spine. Very pronounced forward curve, too. Quite the woodchopping tool!

The pictures may not do it justice--it'd be interesting to photograph one with, say, a BAS next to it, for comparison. Also, you may have to look closely to see, but I think Yangdu has photographed this knife balanced on its edge on a couple of projecting wooden pieces in the first and second photographs--showing off why it's named what it is.

IlBruche, you may notice that the unusually-sharp forward curve that seems to be inherent to the "balance" model makes it a little different to fit a sheath to it. I'll be interested to see how your sheath project turns out.
 
Return of the J.D. said:
These are MONSTER khukuris. Note the weight and size: 32 ounces, 18 inches. If it's like one I've seen, it'll be about a half-inch thick at the spine. Very pronounced forward curve, too. Quite the woodchopping tool!

The pictures may not do it justice--it'd be interesting to photograph one with, say, a BAS next to it, for comparison. Also, you may have to look closely to see, but I think Yangdu has photographed this knife balanced on its edge on a couple of projecting wooden pieces in the first and second photographs--showing off why it's named what it is.

IlBruche, you may notice that the unusually-sharp forward curve that seems to be inherent to the "balance" model makes it a little different to fit a sheath to it. I'll be interested to see how your sheath project turns out.
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The second picture did it for me. I noticed the "balance" right off. I'll compare it with my 18" BAS.

The sheath making should be fun. I'll be sure to post some pictures.
 
ilbruche, that one's likely a 1/2"-er, and likely to have a pretty good "whack" factor with that weight & geometry. Nice.

It should hit like a guillotine. Great deal, too.


Mike
 
Return of the J.D. said:
The pictures may not do it justice--it'd be interesting to photograph one with, say, a BAS next to it, for comparison. Also, you may have to look closely to see, but I think Yangdu has photographed this knife balanced on its edge on a couple of projecting wooden pieces in the first and second photographs--showing off why it's named what it is.
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It's noticeably thicker than an 18" WW2. It's 1/32" shy of 1/2" thickness. WW2 is 3/8". Balance on the WW2 is right on the bend.

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Dude, thats awesome... I love the closed cho shaped like a heart. Looks like a great blade. BTW, I also dig that patina on your WW2, how'd you get it like that?
 
cocomen69 said:
Ferric Chloride? Where does one get that?
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It's often sold at places like Radio Shack as PCB etchant. I get mine on ebay, $3 for 1 ounce. Do a search for ferric chloride or PCB and you'll find it.

I dilute it 5 to 1 with water or vinegar.
 
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