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Thanks again guys for all the wonderful comments!!
Sorry, but I am so far behind now on projects for other people that I won't & don't even have any time for some of my own that I want to do.
I took the time to finish this one just to show what could be done with some imagination by looking beyond the original shape.
I do encourage anyone who wants to try their hand at finishing one of the as forged blades. There are endless possibilities as to what can be accomplished. Even if you don't have any power tools you can satisfactorly(sp) finish one of these fine blades and have a one of a kind khukuri by using one or two of those cheap chinese whetstones.
And a heavy file can be used on the softer parts of the blade making the work go faster.
And there is a fine sense of accomplishment by finishing a blade completely by hand. I know, because I have done it out of desperation in my younger years!
And Bro, it ain't the pay,it's just that I am too dayumed lazy and am enjoying my retirement the best I can up to the hilt!!
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