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2004 Midwes Khuk Khonvention sign up thread...

Discussion in 'Himalayan Imports' started by Ferrous Wheel, Feb 2, 2004.

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  1. Feb 8, 2004 #101
    WarrenR

    WarrenR

    308
    Dec 27, 2003
    I'd think etching over a blued blade would look cool...
    then again, it may put a damper on re-bluing if it'll be a worker.
     
  2. Feb 9, 2004 #102
    DannyinJapan

    DannyinJapan

    5,594
    Oct 9, 2003
    April 3rd is a taikai , I have to be in tokyo!
    However, if I can figure out how to make a video with 30 minutes of khukuri-related techniques, I will send it and be there in spirit.
    Can I get in on the raffle in absentia?
     
  3. Feb 9, 2004 #103
    Ferrous Wheel

    Ferrous Wheel

    4,437
    May 16, 2002
    The bilton I etched did not turn out. Most biltons are all hard, so there is no edge temper like you see on say, and HI seax. Same thing happens if you try to etch an all mild steel blade.

    I think the coolest temper lines are on the 18" plus slender HI khuk models. Long hardened area.

    Cold blue over etch. I've done it at least five times. I'll bring a few examples with me, they're very high contrast and the bluing is more likely to stay in the etch textureed parts. Also if you etch a whole khuk blade then cold blue it, you can get a nice flat black that weathers well.

    Like this...
    [​IMG]

    And this, with a shorter etch before bluing.
    [​IMG]
     
  4. Feb 9, 2004 #104
    WarrenR

    WarrenR

    308
    Dec 27, 2003
    Wow! Very nice work Keith...
    The etch design on the Khuk turns it into a real beauty..;)
    do you have any pics you can post on a blued over fully etched blade?
     
  5. Feb 9, 2004 #105
    Nasty

    Nasty Chief Cook & Bottle Wash

    5,898
    Nov 11, 2003
    Sorry to hear about the Bilton not taking an etch :(

    Back to the drawing board on that one I guess...

    Beautiful Runes...I'll go ahead and ask.

    Does it say:

    1. Caution! Sharp pointy thing
    2. This end in first
    3. Norway: This direction
    4. My wife will kill me when she sees this one!
     
  6. Feb 9, 2004 #106
    hollowdweller

    hollowdweller

    13,176
    Sep 22, 2003
    What would be cool would be a special run of wood handled Pen knives with steel fittings we could etch:cool:
     
  7. Feb 9, 2004 #107
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    20,974
    Oct 18, 2001
    Guys - let's not make this more complicated than it needs to be.

    Keith will bring all his etching stuff, a template will be provided and everybody can choose to do whatever they want to their Bilton...:D


    And, Yes, the Biltons are fully hardened (same with Kagas Katnes) so no hamon. But they can still be etched/blued.
     
  8. Feb 9, 2004 #108
    MacHete

    MacHete Hair Cropper & Chipmunk Wrangler

    2,559
    Apr 7, 2000
    Whew! I just read this entire thread- before my first cup of coffee- and I know there's a plan in here somewhere but I just can't get my head around it. :confused:

    I am a long-time Khuk kook and would love to get together with like-minded folks. In other words, I am interested. Could someone please sum up the particulars as they stand right now? Location, costs, dates and times? I understand there still may be changes, but they'd be easier to follow if I were up to speed now.

    Thanks, and I hope to see you guys! :cool:
     
  9. Feb 9, 2004 #109
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    20,974
    Oct 18, 2001
    MacHete - we'd love to see you there.

    As we go along, Keith is adding the most recent updates to the very first post.


    Keith - perhaps we should add a bold headline saying "LOOK HERE FOR THE LASTEST INFORMATION" at the top of the first post?

    That might make it little easier to understand. Perhaps add a "updated __/__/04" as well...
     
  10. Feb 9, 2004 #110
    Ferrous Wheel

    Ferrous Wheel

    4,437
    May 16, 2002
    Hi, Nasty: Those aren't runes on the top one, that is a blackletter style of english characters, the latin inscription is "Veritas Vincit" (Truth Conquers), the motto of the Scottish clan Keith. I etched the blade way back in the day with vinegar, then years later I cold blued it to add to the impact and clear up some of the haziness from the etch.

    SUM THIS THREAD UP: Sure, MacHete. All you have to do to keep up to date on this is to read the first post inn the thread. I maintain it so that we all don't hafta read all the way thru it.
    MacHete, are you favorably located enough to join us? Should I put you on the mybe list, or the confirmed list? Lemme know.

    Pen's comments on etch the blade you bring: I'm with that, and I will make sure that the etch template will be small enough to fit on a biltong.

    P.S. Adding my friend to the mayme list, with hopes of confirming him soon.

    Keith
     
  11. Feb 9, 2004 #111
    MacHete

    MacHete Hair Cropper & Chipmunk Wrangler

    2,559
    Apr 7, 2000
    Thanks guys, I have had my coffee and am a little more coherent now. I've lived in the greater Cincinnati area all of my life and I used to work in Moraine, just south of Dayton. I currently reside in Northern KY and work in Mason, Ohio. Dayton is a little more than an hour away from me, so that's a very do-able trip. You can put me on the strong maybe list. The only killer might be work, and I should be able to find out yea or nay this week. :)
     
  12. Feb 9, 2004 #112
    Ferrous Wheel

    Ferrous Wheel

    4,437
    May 16, 2002
    Okay, Pen. Good idea.

    MacHete: I'll put you on the maybe list with the "strong maybe" designator.

    Updating..updating....

    I note that the "maybe" list is about as long as the confirmed list. Anybody from the list wanna confirm yet?
    Steely_Guns
    SemperFi
    Roadrunner
    Arty
    Brian Katz (Brian in Chi)
    MacHete (Strong possibility)

    Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?

    Keith
     
  13. Feb 10, 2004 #113
    WarrenR

    WarrenR

    308
    Dec 27, 2003
    Is the intent to still pursue getting Biltons for the MWKK or should we be looking at the lil Sgt. Karka Kothimoda's?
     
  14. Feb 10, 2004 #114
    Roadrunner

    Roadrunner

    4,729
    Jun 9, 1999
    Ferrous, I'm confirmed as I can be. I have put in for leave at that time, but it 'may' not be approved. So go ahead and put me on the confirmed list, but understand that I still may not be able to make it if work interferes.
     
  15. Feb 10, 2004 #115
    Ferrous Wheel

    Ferrous Wheel

    4,437
    May 16, 2002
    I'll update the list tonight, afterI talk to Trevor and confirm him too.

    All_I took a stab at about 20 versions of the logo, and I may reneder a BMP sketch to show yall soon. I used some of Warren's desingn for inspiration, then jsut kept going. so, I have the following elements combined in the design:
    HI
    MW
    KK
    04


    Post of logo to follow, soon I hope.

    Keith
     
  16. Feb 11, 2004 #116
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    20,974
    Oct 18, 2001
    Keith - sound great!


    I talked to Uncle and he'd rather just send us the regular Biltons and I agree. We'll get a good price on it and I don't want y'all blowing the bank before you even get a chance to browse the BBB! :eek:

    Don't forget...the BBB is like the petting zoo..."try before you buy"...:D :eek: :D
     
  17. Feb 11, 2004 #117
    hollowdweller

    hollowdweller

    13,176
    Sep 22, 2003
    Hey Y'all,

    Just in case it makes any difference since I'm coming I'll pass on a bilton. Too small. So if you're figuring out numbers don't order one for me.
     
  18. Feb 11, 2004 #118
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    20,974
    Oct 18, 2001
    no sweat, HD. There will be a dozen or so there for whoever wants them. If they don't sell, they don't sell. But it's been my experience that they're the first to go...;) Cute lil' buggers. I use mine probably once a month at most...but my wife loves having it dangled on the wall next to a few other handmade kitchen knives (a la Sarge)...:)
     
  19. Feb 11, 2004 #119
    WarrenR

    WarrenR

    308
    Dec 27, 2003
    Excellent! Thanks Dan for checking this out for us...;)
     
  20. Feb 11, 2004 #120
    mamav

    mamav

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    Apr 23, 2003
    This sounds like an excellent field trip!! The advantages of homeschooling...we get to go when we want. Now to justify the cost...anyone got a good excuse I could use???/:confused: ;)
     
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