Which parts of the khukuri are hardened?

[Kmark]

Is it from the base all the way to the tip, or only the chopping area?

Could I get a khukuri hardened from the tip down to at least half way, and if possible is it recommended? Thanks

 

[Bill Martino]

Standard is chopping area with hardness easing off toward tip and bolster. At BirGorkha we shoot for 58 to 60 Rc in the chopping area and try to ease off to 54 or 55 at tip and bolster.

If you get the tip to 60 Rc it will chip. We would rather have the tip bend than chip off.

Broken Arrow did an acid etch on one of his khukuris. Maybe he could describe for us how the hamon looked.

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Uncle Bill
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Khukuri FAQ

 

[Kmark]

Oh yes, by the way, how goes the work on the 22" Kobra? You told me to bug, and here I am bug bug bugging away...hehe

 

[Bill Martino]

I think it came in yesteday. Yangdu and Vikash may get it shipped tomorrow with any luck. That was a 22 icher, wasn't it?

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

 

[Kmark]

Yep that's right, the 22" Kobra made by Bura from spring steel, with wood handle. I dont suppose you could post me a pix of it? If you can, it would be much appreciated.

Oh and how much was the monetary difference between that and the King Kobra I returned?

Thanks, and I can't wait to see it and hold it!!

 

[Bill Martino]

Yangdu tells me it is already in the air. She may have a refund check in with it, too.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

 

[jim_l_clifton]

New Shipment!Any 12" with wood,Got to ask ahead of time,with Koz going crazy & Vince being Vince,i would never get"one"!So i'm going to cheat!!"mine!Now i have a Special,a cbkc AND A 12"Sirip.(I JUST CHEATED FOR)i'm so ashamed!!Blues,i think this should complete my cravings, yes??(Please,Please,SAY YES)!!Idon't "need" any more!
jim

 

[Roadrunner]

Calm down there Jim, just remember, none of them are better than the special, the special is all you need... I say this after having to restrain myself from buying a BAS blem last night. LOL.

 

[Bill Martino]

I think another shipment is in the air, Jim, and I'm certain there is something in it with your name on it.

Stay tuned!

 

[jim_l_clifton]

BILL,
whew! Thought i was disowned!
jim

 

[Bill Martino]

I'll bet it's your HI ring!

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

 

[Will Kwan]

Going from softest to hardest my ceramic stone tells me:

spine
tip
behind the sharpened chopping zone
chopping zone

I suspect the tang is hardened a bit for lateral strenght. Maybe someone can confirm or deny this.

According to their owners the new FWCK are hardened almost to the tip.

Will

 

[Bill Martino]

Your ceramic stone tells the story pretty well, Will.

The tang is usually dead soft but may be slightly hardened near the blade-tang junction.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ