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The guys at UPS must really be on their toes this week. He rumbled up the driveway about 20 minutes ago carrying a package from Cystern.
WWIII #5 has come home at last!
I am truely amazed. The blade is perfect. It is a deep matte blue, almost black. The finish is very even and expertly applied. On the right hand side just above the cho is the GH logo in Devengari (sp?) The left side, between the cho and the grips reads: NEPAL
WWIII
5
It appears to have been stamped. the lettering is perfectly even and alligned.
The Sword of Shiva is not the traditionaly stamped kind that I am used to. It is actually a 1/8" wide groove that appears to have been cut into the metal. It originates under the grips and runs straight as an arrow to the curve in the spine.
I'm not sure that i can describe the handle any better than what you can see in Craig's pix. It is very comfortable and fits my hand perfectly. The matte OD green micarta is somewhat rough. it's rough enogh to give you some traction but not so rough as to raise hot spots. This texturing combined with the traditional swell at the bottom of the handle and the swell that Bob has incorporated into the top of the grips should keep the knife anchored securely in my hand.
It is very well balanced.
The sheith is a wonder in and of itself. The blade fits perfectly and is VERY secure. The ballistic nylon strap that snaps around the handle probably isn't needed but is nice to have. It appears as though the sheith will accomodate several different modes of carry. Low on the leg and high on the hip are immeditely apparent. The upper portion of the belt loop has plasic buckle which could come in handy. The lower half of the sheith has 7 eyelets which should be handy for lashing to sheith to your leg or a pack.
WARNING!!!!!!!!!
The blade also comes with a traditional sheith. It is very nicely made and is well put together. The leather is very thick and sturdy. The WWIII fits perfectly into the traditional sheith but upon extracting the blade the tight fitting sheith left some nasty scratches on the blade! OUCH!! Purely cosmetic mind you but still..... The karda and chakma are tiny and of adaquate quality.
I'd been on the fence as to whether or not I would use this blade or not as use would surely affect it's collecters value. Since it's already scratched I guess I'll just have to use her. Besides, as my wife pointed out, I'll never sell this thing anyway!
So far the WIII has exceded my every expectation. It is truely unique and should make a worthy companion.
By the way,it drew blood already.(this new sheith will take some etting used to!) I think it's ready to see some action!
[This message has been edited by Jaeger (edited 06-29-2000).]
[This message has been edited by Jaeger (edited 06-29-2000).]
