Forums of Ramanon - The BIG KNIFE Forum http://www.ramanon.com/forum en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:49:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://ramanon.com/forum/images_pb/misc/rss.jpg Forums of Ramanon - The BIG KNIFE Forum http://www.ramanon.com/forum HI Uddha Sword Redux http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80566&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:24:54 GMT You may remember my Uddha Sword project from this thread.

http://forum.ramanon.com/showthread....hinking+bocote

Dealing with the uneven tang was a PITA. I don't have a belt sander that can proper flatten this much steel. Said fuck it, etched and did a wrap. Jute covered with buffalo hide and then braided sinew. Still too big of a handle. Cut everything off. Will hit the grinder and try again tomorrow.




























]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum il bruche http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80566 I like...... http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80564&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:27:34 GMT ...This a lot. Reminds me of the Klewang Bugis a bit.

HI VILLAGER FARM KNIFE BY TIRTHA KAMI

Overall length --16.5''
Weight --27oz
Spine thickness --3/8''
Satisal wood handle
Leather scabbard
Yours for $165 *SOLD*




]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum il bruche http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80564 Monster chopper in green micarta. http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80547&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:10:56 GMT Hear is one I am just finishing for a customer.It's 20" of 5160 with a 6-1/2" handle.Sorry for the poor pictures.I'm baby sitting and just snapped a couple before I package this one to ship.

]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum R H Clark http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80547 Whip out your swords everyone! http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80379&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:56:18 GMT Alright folks let's see em'. Remember this isn't the "Not Safe" area. I'm talking swords, here, real swords. Whether you made them or bought them, show off the goodies! Here's one of my most recent pieces. I hand forge all of these suckers. Constructive criticism welcome!
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]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum forgedintime http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80379 New Handle for Old Hatchet http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80345&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:53:12 GMT Took me a while ,but finally got this done. Decided to put Elder Futhark runes on it to give it a touch of viking. I burned the runes into the... Took me a while ,but finally got this done. Decided to put Elder Futhark runes on it to give it a touch of viking. I burned the runes into the handle,but I should have rubbed some wax into them.When I spread some polyurethane stain and finish on it it filled in the burns and turned them brown. I may go over it and remove the finish from the runes later. It takes a good edge,so my time wasn't a complete waste.My apologies for my non-existent photographic skills...



]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum TWBryan http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80345 Dragonscale Bush Seax Gets Pants! http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80058&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:01:33 GMT Another knife I did a while back, and which was sent on a passaround. Finally some leather for it. :tu: Image:... Another knife I did a while back, and which was sent on a passaround. Finally some leather for it. :tu:






:)

Andy ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum Andrew Colglazier http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80058 Large Bowie knives for carry? http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80001&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:56:11 GMT Would a large 14" bladed bowie knife be too large for every day carry do you think? A friend of mine makes blades as a hobby in his forge. I told him I want him to make a large bowie blade for me and the pattern or style I chose is the Shiva Ki "fightin' bowie". I have always carried a knife of some sort for SD for many years. This Shiva Ki bowie for me was the perfect knife for sd and other tasks. I plan on this style in 5160. Damascus would be nice but $ is the limitation.
What thinks you of this blade? Practical for carry or too big? Sorry but I cannot pst a photograph as our chain of command has seen fit to bar many internet sites including image hosting sites. Just type in Shiva Ki fightin' bowie and you will see the image. ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum Teapot http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80001 Thinking of a Machete http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79999&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:42:23 GMT Guys, I have been thinking of making a machete similar to or buying a Parang Langgi Tinggang from Valiant if ever I find one actually available.... Guys, I have been thinking of making a machete similar to or buying a Parang Langgi Tinggang from Valiant if ever I find one actually available. Valiant is not as bad as Swamp Rat in terms of being out of stock but pretty close for the more popular models.
Anyway, making one from 5160 or having one made for me is the idea. I want a blade that is multi-functional; it can be a multi too of the bush and also be used in SD if I am allowed to say that here. I have a quite a few firearms but am cognizant of the fact that a blade is the most practical tool available to man for all needs.
What do you think of my choice? I want something capable of doing some chopping, detail work as well as sd. I can get an axe and I already have a Nepalese kukri but I want a long bladed parang. Is this the best "multi-tool" for my needs?
(I am also asking an army budy to make me a bowie but more of that in different thread.) ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum Teapot http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79999 Dragonscale Tanto Pants! http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79988&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:21:11 GMT I made this knife a while back; Image: http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g122/andrewcolglazier/Dragonscale%20Forge%20Knives/IMG_4514.jpg But... I made this knife a while back;


But just now got around to making some pants for it. :slap:



The clip is designed to grab your belt, with the sheath thrust between belt and waistband on the left side of your body at about 10:00. That makes the handle available to left or right hand draws.



The back panel is double ply; full welt, braided natural sinew stitching, copper rivets. Dark brown dye with some light texturing on the clip panel.

Should last forever! :)

Andy ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum Andrew Colglazier http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79988 <![CDATA[H.I. 18" and 12" Seaxes]]> http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79917&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:53:16 GMT Himalayan Imports has always been known for putting their own spin on Western historical designs. Some believe that's historically inaccurate; the truth is the kamis own spin on our old forms creates something new. In the world of design, that's always a quality to be sought.

Years ago I picked up a saatistal wood 12" Seax as a Deal of the Day (DOTD). Got another, in the prized "U.S.A. Antler" handle from then-moderator Nasty. :D Miss him. Wish he'd post here. Anyways, liked the seax; used it- a mighty stabber, but not the knife Saxon leader Vortigern used in the "Night of the Long Knives."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_o...28Arthurian%29

Mentioned to Yangdu a few months ago that I believed a 18" Seax would sell; I'd buy one. :lol: It took months. They lost some kamis, bunch of other holdups. Then they started appearing in the DOTD while I was overseas. :wg: Warthog here got a nice one in Neem. I emailed Yangdu; finally got one in saatistal wood.

Thought you might like a look at all three. :laugh:



My "review": Some rough edges on the new one. :sadnana: Broken tip; wonder what it punctured in shipping. I ground on a mini-chisel tip; should be stronger now. Santosh made this one, IIRC. Sher made the antler; Kumar the wood 12"-ers. I will say I miss the old kamis but their work will stick around for a while. :laugh:



The 18", visually looks a little large in the handle. But its balance is amazing! :tu: It feels lively; a chopper as well as a poker. Very "alive" in feel; you know what I mean, likely. It's a little sloppy in make, soldering shows on bolster, grip pins a little rough. The sheath is correct but not great; I've glued the tip and will sand it flush later.



It's time in the woods will come. More pix then.


Mike ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum Ad Astra http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79917 My Booty http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79854&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:34:56 GMT Rio asked me to show the stuff I've been lucky enough to win in raffles here at Rammy.

So here it is. I think there's a couple more but I can't find em right now.



Seems like I use that big Farmer knife a lot. My neighbor has palm tree that loses fronds in my yard all the time and it makes short work of cutting them down to size. ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum bLuEnOtE http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79854 Katana Talk http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79826&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:18:09 GMT So I was looking around at Katana's the other day and wanted everybody's opinion on Cold Steel's Imperial Katana Sword 88K. Anybody has suggestions. I found it for $570. ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum mrsteel http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79826 woold like to buy jun sliva talabong http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79574&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:14:55 GMT Hi folke I was wondering If any one knew where I cold buy a jun sliva talabong
thanks Okie head hubter. I can't sprnd alot on i dosent need to be new just useable. usable
thanks Okie head hunter ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum okie headhunter http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79574 Kami Krishna Budhune kukri http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79522&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:22:04 GMT Hey guys, before I go and post pics of this one, I'm gonna need some help. This kuk is a true villager with a wood handle and wooden scabbard w/o a leather covering. The wood was extremely dry when I got it, so right now I have it soaking in BLO. What would you guys do to the wood after soaking to preserve it from drying out and cracking?

EDIT: I did some light chopping without any problems. The BLO seems to have done the trick. Its a utilitarian kukri for sure, so I won't mind scuffing it up a bit. The villager chakmak is also very useful, I ran it over the blade a few times after chopping just to tidy up the edge a bit. The cross hatching on it makes it feel like a file.

]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum Big W http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79522 metal carver newbie from China http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79384&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:43:26 GMT Charles Wu, a metal carver from the 9 dragon metalwork studio in China, who are specialized in custom design and making the chinese sword fittings... Charles Wu, a metal carver from the 9 dragon metalwork studio in China,
who are specialized in custom design and making the chinese sword fittings and metalworks.



以后请多多指教( qing duo duo zhi jiao ) :beernana: In English, For help each other, for advance and for share. ]]> The BIG KNIFE Forum charles wu http://www.ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79384