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Sorry, was stealth sharking Friday night! I got the "done deal" for the bottom Dui chirra and CAK!
You wascally wabbit.
Sorry, was stealth sharking Friday night! I got the "done deal" for the bottom Dui chirra and CAK!
Its like winning christmas got the gopte.
Thanks
Aaron
Congrats, I got a Gopte years ago, it's a fine first blade, unfortunately, you'll probably contract some form of HIKV, depends all on the severity...
My condolences to your wallet, in advance.
Congrats!
Have you read the safety thread yet? Can't overstress it. If you're new to khuks, be cautious when learning how it behaves.
Same thing as ax/hatchet safety, angle rule, etc. Ever had an ax head bounce out of a cut, imagine that but with 10-14" of edge and two pounds of steel behind it. These blades will punish you harshly if they're not treated with respect.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...t-and-Greatest-Safety-Thread-REQUIRED-READING!
The other stickies have some good info in them, proper chop technique, etc. Any other questions you have, feel free to ask away.
Word of warning, HI Steel can take some TLC depending on your climate. Nothing more than a responsible knife owner would do, just common sense stuff. Wipe the blade before sheathing, lube occassionally, etc. I've started cold-bluing my blades to fight the SC humidity, but forcing a patina with hot vinegar/mustard are good methods too.
Welcome to the wonderful world of HI.
I am pretty sure I have a touch already I have way more than I can count guns knives axes machetes, (wetterlings, gransfors, tops, bark river etc ), unfortunately they are all in the higher price point so I am used to a light wallet, luckily no kids lol.
I am glad to have found the dotd as the selection is varied off HI's site.
Let another addiction commence,
Welcome to my addiction and Congratulations on the Done Deal. Sounds like your particular version of HIKV may be pretty intense if you have the same type of addictive personality your list implies you share with me
Don't forget once you get your new blade that some of us are currently experiencing withdrawl symptoms and LOVE to get threads full of pictures of other forumite's new additions to help us sooth HIKV vicariously.
Welcome to my addiction and Congratulations on the Done Deal. Sounds like your particular version of HIKV may be pretty intense if you have the same type of addictive personality your list implies you share with me
Don't forget once you get your new blade that some of us are currently experiencing withdrawl symptoms and LOVE to get threads full of pictures of other forumite's new additions to help us sooth HIKV vicariously.
Thanks so much again for the info I always lube my tools after use and for good reason can't agree more, what cold blue do you use on the blades ?
Thanks
Aaron
derrick Wulf gave me a bottle of Oxpho-seems to do a pretty nice job.When I cold blue I have about 4 different brands styles, the Birchwood in liquid and gel, and some 44/40 from Brownells and one other I can't remember.
I throw everything at it. Maybe gel, then liquid, then 44/40. See what's doing the best job. Sometimes several applications of Gel and then a liquid to finish it off nice. Never know what will be most effective to get what you want.
Sometimes you never do, cold blue just don't always get it done.
Oxph! That's the 4th one I got, think I'm out now. And correct, sometimes warming the metal up a bit helps the blue take a hold better too.
Wow, now I know somebody who used to work for Auto Ordnance.
Just had an old tube of Birchwood Casey gel lying around, just gave 'em a quick once over since it was the middle of the week. I like the liquid version more though.
Just gave 'em a light coat so I didn't have to worry as much. Pretty sure that as soon as you start using them the bluing comes off pretty quick. If I turn my Foxy Folly into a shelf queen, I'll come back and do some detailed finishing on her.
I just didn't have time to sit around boiling vinegar or waiting on mustard to dry. ^_^
When I cold blue I have about 4 different brands styles, the Birchwood in liquid and gel, and some 44/40 from Brownells and one other I can't remember.
I throw everything at it. Maybe gel, then liquid, then 44/40. See what's doing the best job. Sometimes several applications of Gel and then a liquid to finish it off nice. Never know what will be most effective to get what you want.
Sometimes you never do, cold blue just don't always get it done.
Hey Aaron, welcome to the forum! I've had a Dhan Gopte for about a year now that I got as a blem with a hairline crack in the handle about 1/8" deep. It just got put to the test over the weekend for the very first time, and it's a great blade. Bites hard and deep. Will definitely be making a kydex sheath for it soon. I'll see if I can find a pic and/or take one.
Edit: pic
On cold blue and such, I've done it a few times, but generally don't. I hit a Baby CAK with an etchant then cold blue and it turned out great, currently with a friend in the Army. But I prefer to etch with cider vinegar if anything. I've done it twice, but primarily to remove forge scale. One on my Tamang, and the other my "kitchen" KLVUK. Toss a cup in the microwave for 30-45 sec or til warm, then either pour on paper-towel-wrapped blade and let sit for 5-10 min, or just wipe & wait. Search the threads, there's been a lot on the subject