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Posted: 9/4/2018 2:45:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bldsmith:
A fighter is usually under 10" blade. That looks to be at least 12". |
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Posted: 9/4/2018 4:20:39 PM EDT
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But then the definition of a Bowie is a large fighting knife.
Still a sweet package. |
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Posted: 9/4/2018 4:30:26 PM EDT
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Gah I made a sheath, lined with buckskin to protect the finish. Left the thing in there for 3 hours and it started spotting with rust even though it was oiled
   
Fuck this knife has been a PITA. Hoping I caught it soon enough I can just polish it with some 1500 sc instead of sanding again. You can't even see the spotting, just feel it. |
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Posted: 9/4/2018 4:32:43 PM EDT
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Aaarerggghhh. Buckskin is usually not veg tanned. Should not be against the blade. I found it out the hard way too. True buckskin is brain tanned. That is a bit better so long as salts were not used.
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Posted: 9/4/2018 4:44:15 PM EDT
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I've had good luck with this hide before but there wasn't nearly as much contact being made with those sheaths.
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Posted: 9/24/2018 11:41:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kuraki]
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Posted: 9/24/2018 12:05:54 PM EDT
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Tell John hi for me. Haven't seen him for a while.
Bolster fit ups can be a pain. Dovetails and a jig helped me out a lot. But I'm not making folders. A little different there. |
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Posted: 9/24/2018 12:09:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kuraki]
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bldsmith:
Tell John hi for me. Haven't seen him for a while. Bolster fit ups can be a pain. Dovetails and a jig helped me out a lot. But I'm not making folders. A little different there. I can get them right but it's only with a LOT of dicking around that I feel isn't likely necessary if I change the process a bit. |
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Posted: 9/24/2018 11:32:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2018 11:49:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bldsmith]
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I am so glad you put in that spacer. Really brings it together. Great job.
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Posted: 9/25/2018 12:40:08 AM EDT
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The s guard looks good on it. I'm getting ready to play with some AEBL, my first try with stainless. How do you like it? I've heard it has a tendency to warp.
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Posted: 9/25/2018 1:43:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ksred:
The s guard looks good on it. I'm getting ready to play with some AEBL, my first try with stainless. How do you like it? I've heard it has a tendency to warp. The rest of the time im fighting with it to be straight. Worse than any other alloy ive used. |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 1:44:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bldsmith:
I am so glad you put in that spacer. Really brings it together. Great job. |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 4:09:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MK262]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
I dunno. No strict definition. I'd call this one a fighter. Especially given the amount of distal taper. As for the point or profile, I get a shape in my head and go with it A fighter, I want the point inline with the handle for the most part. The previous bowie is going to be a working knife and chop stuff, so a little upsweep to the tip made sense to me.My mom has been egging me for a knife "just to have and show people." I was going to make her a kitchen knife but I think I'll give her this murder knife instead  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
Originally Posted By stimpsonjcat:
LOL You're certifiable! Go from no drop point to ALL drop point. Is that even a Bowie? I dunno. It's pretty...your hamon work is always impressive. A fighter, I want the point inline with the handle for the most part. The previous bowie is going to be a working knife and chop stuff, so a little upsweep to the tip made sense to me.My mom has been egging me for a knife "just to have and show people." I was going to make her a kitchen knife but I think I'll give her this murder knife instead |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 9:33:28 AM EDT
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My folder is working great!
I guess you got mine right the first time, do you think it was the combo of parts or something else? Mine actually opens so easy that I can open it just by flipping my wrist hard enough. Anyway, we'll have to talk about that other knife after the first of the year. That will be the project that I'll be looking forward to the most. Just finished upgrading the wife's AR and putting the final touches on my 7mm AR, so I can put money aside for another badass knife. Thanks again! |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 10:20:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 50_Shooter:
My folder is working great! I guess you got mine right the first time, do you think it was the combo of parts or something else? Mine actually opens so easy that I can open it just by flipping my wrist hard enough. Anyway, we'll have to talk about that other knife after the first of the year. That will be the project that I'll be looking forward to the most. Just finished upgrading the wife's AR and putting the final touches on my 7mm AR, so I can put money aside for another badass knife. Thanks again! |
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Posted: 9/28/2018 11:26:35 PM EDT
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Would you use something like This? I have no idea what your sharpening process looks like other than you strop your blades.
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Posted: 9/29/2018 8:19:28 PM EDT
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@ludder093
I think the Tormek is a good piece of equipment and considered buying one for a time. Some experimentation has led me to personally believe a hollow ground secondary edge bevel is less durable than a flat ground edge. The difference may be minor and not readily apparent in normal use, so I don't recommend against Tormeks. I personally sharpen 2 ways. Anything 6" or smaller I sharpen on a jig that's similar to an apex edge pro with diamond stones and hand strip to finish. Anything bigger I sharpen on my grinder and strop to finish. |
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Posted: 10/5/2018 9:27:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
I didn't realize you were an Arfcommer! My Archery Club buddies love my knife. Hope to use it this season on a few Whitetail. |
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Posted: 10/7/2018 11:49:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _JP_: Love this place. My Archery Club buddies love my knife. Hope to use it this season on a few Whitetail. 
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Posted: 11/1/2018 10:25:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kuraki]
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Posted: 11/1/2018 11:02:34 AM EDT
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That new skinner and sheath look amazing.
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Posted: 11/1/2018 10:18:28 PM EDT
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Stunning work as always.
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Posted: 11/1/2018 10:20:35 PM EDT
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Thank you.
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Posted: 11/1/2018 10:27:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/1/2018 10:58:51 PM EDT
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Just now found this thread. WOW very cool stuff here! Very impressive.
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Posted: 11/2/2018 2:00:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII:
So.... These arrived in the mail...... A pair of Kuraki Kukris..... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/199644/IMG_4522-1-584307.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/199644/IMG_4523-1-584308.jpg |
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Posted: 11/2/2018 7:37:06 PM EDT
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They are even nicer in person.
Kuraki makes good stuff. Period. Not saying others dont as well, but his stuff is absolutely worth the money IMO/IME. I'm looking forward to being able to purchase more from him in the future. A KukriThing could be fun, and so would folders and BAB, (Big Ass Bowie). The scales on the Skinner look like green burlap micarta? I love the red liners on it. Can we see a full pic of the Bowie you cut the guard off of? |
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Posted: 11/2/2018 9:29:50 PM EDT
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Green canvas just a little tighter weave than burlap.
Sure:  Attached File Attached FileJust made a billet of 300 layer damascus and 600 layer  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/2/2018 9:30:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/2/2018 9:42:20 PM EDT
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Thanks for the pictures.
That Bowie is beautiful! How long did it take you to do the different billets? |
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Posted: 11/2/2018 10:17:41 PM EDT
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I think about 4 hours all said and done.
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Posted: 11/3/2018 1:28:55 AM EDT
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I'm glad you took that guard off. I didn't think it fit in with the knife very well and took away from the rest of it.
One of these days I'll have enough money to afford one of your Bowie knives.
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Posted: 11/3/2018 3:07:36 AM EDT
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I like the Kukri design, kinda reminds me of the Becker Brute.
If you like Kukri's, also look at Becker's Machax. Kind of a neat design take of a Kukri. |
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Posted: 11/3/2018 3:23:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII:
They are even nicer in person. Kuraki makes good stuff. Period. Not saying others dont as well, but his stuff is absolutely worth the money IMO/IME. I'm looking forward to being able to purchase more from him in the future. |
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Posted: 11/4/2018 8:05:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SharkStomper]
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@Kuraki What are you using to countersink the screws in your folder handles? I'm struggling to find a small enough countersink bit. Very nice work, as always.
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Posted: 11/4/2018 11:57:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SharkStomper:
@Kuraki What are you using to countersink the screws in your folder handles? I'm struggling to find a small enough countersink bit. Very nice work, as always. I counterbore for 2-56 pan heads with a carbide counterbore from USA Knifemaker. I do the 3/8 or larger counterbores with a carbide endmill. |
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Posted: 11/4/2018 12:06:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
I countersink for 0-80 flatheads with an MA Ford 3/8" single flute HSS countersink. I counterbore for 2-56 pan heads with a carbide counterbore from USA Knifemaker. I do the 3/8 or larger counterbores with a carbide endmill. |
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Posted: 11/4/2018 2:57:50 PM EDT
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Turning that 300 layer billet into a utility kitchen knife for my mom. She's been bugging me to make her a knife like I owe her something for raising me or whatever
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Posted: 11/4/2018 5:19:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 50_Shooter]
[#40]
Kitchen knives, they're what's for Christmas!
That's gonna be one nice knife for your mom! |
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Posted: 11/4/2018 10:45:59 PM EDT
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You might as well get started on making her a whole set......
She carried you for 9 long months after all.
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Posted: 11/4/2018 11:35:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII:
You might as well get started on making her a whole set...... She carried you for 9 long months after all.
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Posted: 11/6/2018 11:47:43 AM EDT
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Awesome pattern.
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Posted: 11/8/2018 12:25:10 AM EDT
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Man, that skinner is gorgeous.
You have some serious, serious skills. |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 1:08:26 AM EDT
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What an amazing talent you have.
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Posted: 11/8/2018 1:10:05 AM EDT
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Thanks guys! I appreciate it.
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Posted: 11/10/2018 1:35:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kuraki]
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Posted: 11/11/2018 10:55:47 PM EDT
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Damn! That looks even better in the video!
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Posted: 12/7/2018 7:30:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Badlatitude]
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Had something in my mail box today.......
 @Kuraki
Excuse the crappy cell phone pic it does the knife no justice but I'm exhausted, need a shower and some sleep. Utility knife 1 of 12 Kuraki is making for the folks at my shop  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/7/2018 7:50:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
Here's that knife after parkerizing. Can't embed. Link to vid on my website. My next Damascus billet got layout on it tonight, always seems like a lot of progress to draw the layout on the blade. |
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