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

[SharpPancake]

Damn its sexy

 

[woodysone]

Closer view of the "Sharpened Double edge"(TOP)

Tommy, I’m a little surprised to see that tree in one piece, I don’t think I’ll have that much restraint once I get mine in hand.

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

No Sleep Till Brooklyn Bump

 

[WValtakis]

No Sleep Till Brooklyn Bump

 

[mb>]

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago, I’ve just been too busy with a move to play with it yet and take some pics. But there’s a bit of a list status update for you.

I had a very thick cardboard tube in the kitchen. No room to swing, but I took a little partial jab at it, being careful not wreck the wall on the follow thru...and it nearly made a clean pass. Terrifyingly awesome blade!

 

[Benson X]

Once I get the shipping notice - I may have to request a day off work to spend time fondling and caressing the K18; taking glamour shots, posing with picturesque backdrops, destroying the greenbelt, getting dirty looks of confusion by the girlfriend...ya know...the standard routine for any new CPK offering.

Either way, my anticipation and excitement has not faltered one iota. If anything, it has grown stronger since Chad started posting pics of the matching pants to go with it.

 

[madcap_magician]

Once I get the shipping notice - I may have to request a day off work to spend time fondling and caressing the K18; taking glamour shots, posing with picturesque backdrops, destroying the greenbelt, getting dirty looks of confusion by the girlfriend...ya know...the standard routine for any new CPK offering.

Either way, my anticipation and excitement has not faltered one iota. If anything, it has grown stronger since Chad started posting pics of the matching pants to go with it.

Man I really need to know when you get yours, because mine is two spots after!

 

[Benson X]

Man I really need to know when you get yours, because mine is two spots after!

Oh, you'll now. The heavens will split open raining down fire and brimstone, the seas and rivers will run red, the flora and fauna will wither and cower with fear, cataclysmic events will occur worldwide.

 

[bluemax_1]

Oh, you'll now. The heavens will split open raining down fire and brimstone, the seas and rivers will run red, the flora and fauna will wither and cower with fear, cataclysmic events will occur worldwide.

There can be only ONE (hundred and seven?)

 

[Benson X]

There can be only ONE (hundred and seven?)

Looks like I'll have some chopping to do then!

 

[mb>]

Random thoughts, K18 style:

Dan Keffeler is a good cutter.
I have a bad shoulder right now which limits my power output.
Oak is pretty tough, and smallish trees give way/move and absorb energy.
I do want to try the 2x4 smash with a fixed, rigid target.

All that said, here are some mediocre pics for your amusement:

I like that you can carry this Buford Pusser style without hitting the floor.

It is large and in charge.

Probably the worst/thickest part of the edge (the tanto transition) to make this cut...but it still did it. This is not paper towel tube. It’s a bit thicker.

Some pine and oak hacks:

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

^ topward ^

 

[Benson X]

Random thoughts, K18 style:

Dan Keffeler is a good cutter.
I have a bad shoulder right now which limits my power output.
Oak is pretty tough, and smallish trees give way/move and absorb energy.
I do want to try the 2x4 smash with a fixed, rigid target.

All that said, here are some mediocre pics for your amusement:

I like that you can carry this Buford Pusser style without hitting the floor.

It is large and in charge.

Probably the worst/thickest part of the edge (the tanto transition) to make this cut...but it still did it. This is not paper towel tube. It’s a bit thicker.

Some pine and oak hacks:

YES!!!! More vicarious living!

Thank you for sharing your awesome pic(s) and initial feedback. Anticipation is growing!

 

[SwarthyGnome]

Credit for pictures goes to Mr. @azwelke.

This beaut is en route and I can’t wait to get a hold of it!

 

[Gusbuster]

Credit for pictures goes to Mr. @azwelke.

This beaut is en route and I can’t wait to get a hold of it!
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That’s a Bad Motherfucker!

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

Size matters.

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That’s a Bad Mother . . .

(Shut your mouth)
You're talkin' 'bout K18
(Then we can dig it)

 

[SwarthyGnome]

Ok. so the KOD piece arrived. It feels like I NEED to chop something. This is superb in-hand. I will try and upload pics at some point in the future.

 

[evltcat]

Bitchin' K-18 Sheath from @azwelke arrives last week...
I look at it everyday, admiring Al's fine work and that sexy CF look...

Then...

NinJo ships my K-18 TODAY...

Me next week...

And prolly for a month or two after that...

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

Looks like I'm destined not to have a K-18. But I have a Busse F-16 in INFI. Anyone here ever handle (or even use?) both. I am wondering how they compare. TIA.

 

[Burke]

Looks like I'm destined not to have a K-18. But I have a Busse F-16 in INFI. Anyone here ever handle (or even use?) both. I am wondering how they compare. TIA.

Here is the second I snagged off Nathan in the FS thread with an F-16: