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Another Kailash (Done)

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October 17, 2022, 06:21 AM
pace40
Another Kailash (Done)
Placed an order on 10/3. Just got the first update. Seems their timeline is getting substantially better.



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Pace
October 17, 2022, 09:53 AM
pace40
Just got the second update. Her name is Jane T. Bak






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October 17, 2022, 11:24 AM
flesheatingvirus
Is that their plane Jane Bowie? Can’t wait to see the finished product.


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October 17, 2022, 12:44 PM
pace40
quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
Is that their plane Jane Bowie?


Yep...ordered w/ satin finish and full tang micarta. I'm welling with anticipation. Big Grin


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Pace
October 18, 2022, 11:06 AM
pace40
3rd update




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October 20, 2022, 05:03 AM
side_shot
man I have to stop looking at this stuff I just ordered Bhura
Blade Finish:Acid Wash (Hamon) $15
Hardware:Brass $9
Handle Material:Buffalo Horn $5
Handle Size:Small (3.75")
Sheath:Kydex $29
Kydex Colour:Black
Grind Type:Performance Grind
+ brass tear drop front bolster that acts like a fingerguard


"They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
--Benjamin Franklin, 1759--


Special Edition - Reverse TT 229ST.Sig Logo'd CTC Grips., Bedair guide rod

October 20, 2022, 06:28 AM
pace40
quote:
Originally posted by side_shot:
man I have to stop looking at this stuff


Sorry...Big Grin


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October 25, 2022, 07:13 AM
pace40
4th update. Last update from Nepal.

Looks like I may have to open up the leather bench and make her a proper suit. We'll see if she's worth it when she gets here.




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October 25, 2022, 11:17 PM
flesheatingvirus
That looks awesome!


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-- Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. --
October 26, 2022, 05:21 AM
side_shot
looks great I cant wait for mine and see how the Acid Wash (Hamon) comes out ill give a progress report when they start making it


"They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
--Benjamin Franklin, 1759--


Special Edition - Reverse TT 229ST.Sig Logo'd CTC Grips., Bedair guide rod

October 28, 2022, 02:54 PM
pace40
Well...she's here and I like her. Tang and scales very well done for a true 3 position grip. She's a bit of a beast weighing in at 1.5 pounds.



With an Esee 5 for size......




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Pace
October 28, 2022, 05:50 PM
flesheatingvirus
I like a bit of heft to my field knives. How do the sheathes ride?


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-- Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. --
October 28, 2022, 06:45 PM
pace40
quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
How do the sheathes ride?


To be honest, I don't know because I took them both apart already. I'm making a leather backer and dangler for the kydex similar to what I did for the BK9 (here). I wasn't really impressed with the leather one, so I pulled the welt to pattern a new leather sheath.


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Pace
October 28, 2022, 11:11 PM
P220 Smudge
That's not a Bowie. That's a short sword. Big Grin

Love the convex grind all the way up to the spine. I'll bet that one proves to be very durable.


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October 29, 2022, 12:51 PM
patw
Very cool and nice looking knife. They really do great work.
October 30, 2022, 01:35 PM
pace40
Couldn't bring myself to take her in the woods with the clothes she came with, so....

A little cutting...



A little glue...



A little stitching and some color...

Now she's ready...




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November 13, 2022, 11:48 PM
copaup
Awesome. But now look what you made me do…


November 14, 2022, 08:21 AM
pace40
[QUOTE]Originally posted by copaup:
But now look what you made me do…

Big Grin...sorry! Is that a regent?


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November 14, 2022, 10:10 AM
copaup
Yup. I said, “get me the biggest piece of steel you have in the shop and hammer it into a blade.”

You know. For zombies.
November 14, 2022, 02:22 PM
copaup
Going with a sharpened back edge, acid wash finish, and brass fittings. If it's as nice as my Historical British Service it's going to be a monster.