18" Keffeler Sword (K18), AKA The KOD Piece

[Spears]

Ughh... I gotta stop looking at this thread. I keep kicking myself for not joining in on the pre-order.

Gonna have to hope there's some extra that'll make it into a Friday sale.

We've talked about doing a sword like that. We were thinking maybe calling it a notakatana.

Ninja swords!!!

Oh man, if you guys took Keffeler's Super Assassin pattern and productionized it, that would be amazing!

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

too damn close to the bottom of the page for comfort...back up ya go!

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Working out the final details on the grip.

I can't wait for people to handle this thing. It is awesome.

 

[LVMPDawg]

Nice touch, the V blend into the micarta, and the sunrise pattern at the guard. You're turning these into artwork.
You're right: we can't wait to get these in our grubby little hands.

 

[gunslinger387]

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Working out the final details on the grip.

I can't wait for people to handle this thing. It is awesome.

We can’t wait either! So excited!!!

 

[madcap_magician]

Oh man, if you guys took Keffeler's Super Assassin pattern and productionized it, that would be amazing!

Make it so, number one.

 

[Sled]

What precision... The pommel is quite a statement and the the triangle follow through is such a nice touch. This may be the finest example of “ Good things come to those who wait! “

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I was just going to deck the flat on the pommel with a facemill because milling stainless with a ballmill looks pretty janky at the tip of the cutter where it's really just plowing through, but the Mori Seiki NH5000 horizontal machining center we stole at auction last year has the ability to index the table to any whole number angle so I was able to tilt the work in order to cut with the sides of the ballmill and get a glorious finish. It looks like a jewel. I was going to tumble it but I might not, it's too pretty.

 

[Burke]

Wowzers. Wish I’d ordered two.

 

[WValtakis]

I was just going to deck the flat on the pommel with a facemill because milling stainless with a ballmill looks pretty janky at the tip of the cutter where it's really just plowing through, but the Mori Seiki NH5000 horizontal machining center we stole at auction last year has the ability to index the table to any whole number angle so I was able to tilt the work in order to cut with the sides of the ballmill and get a glorious finish. It looks like a jewel. I was going to tumble it but I might not, it's too pretty.

That really is damn cool

 

[Sled]

“ To tumble or not to Tumble “. Tough choice, I’d say leave it shiny ..... it will guve us something to polish and we’ll always know which end to grab! Either way it will still be a winner.

 

[Airbornetx]

Wowzers. Wish I’d ordered two.

Ditto!

 

[zmbhntr]

Looks fantastic! I vote don’t tumble. I can’t wait to get mine in hand to dispose of some trouble trees.

 

[zmbhntr]

Shipping notification!!!

 

[evltcat]

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Working out the final details on the grip.

I can't wait for people to handle this thing. It is awesome.

OMG Nathan!!!! That is totally GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SharpPancake]

Are you going to make a video about this?
Chop some stuff?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Are you going to make a video about this?
Chop some stuff?

I really should. We tested one to validate the heat treat and I did shoot some video. I just need to piece it together and stick it on YouTube.

Some is on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdzbvjjmPD/?igshid=c8obvryq0vc3

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGh4S-kjej7/?igshid=1ggexnhz5r3f7

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdK2DAjzhK/?igshid=ijxszethrokg

 

[sickpuppy1]

That is SO flippin awesome. I will need to watch those again throughout the day. Daaammmnnn!

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Dan did some too

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHRDW6Ij3Bs/?igshid=3hsptdz2h92u


https://www.instagram.com/p/CH58DwPDyw4/?igshid=1gbkx9bpk53fc

 

[Benson X]

Just wanted to stop by and say "Hi"

Super stoked to see the progress updates on these beautiful BEASTS! I'm sure I can speak for most everyone who pre-ordered when I say "Thank You" to the CPK Team (and Dr. Keffeler, Chad Pirtle, and Bennie Boo) for helping to make this thing a reality and keeping us drooling with anticipation!

If you're looking for feedback on the shinies (for the pommel) - I don't like shiny things. I like dull, tumbled, acid washed, nasty, grubby, grimy, tarnished and ugly. But that's just me and I am but a drop of water in a bucket of opinions.

No rush, keep the faith, and keep doin' yo thang!