It's interesting your points regarding resharpening- Cliff Stamp also had the same views on sharpening khukuris and other machetes. His view was that the edge is almost always overheated and softened/embrittled during machine sharpening or finishing but that there is better steel structure just beneath the surface. With cold slow stone/water sharpening it's reached without adding heat to the area. I wonder if the burnishing done in typical khukuri sharpening creates the same situation also- but weakened steel due to plastic deformation and rearranging rather than heat. Take care, Andrew and the team at Kailash
I concur with the late Mr Stamp, the edge at the apex is very very thin so even a little overheating will affect the temper of the edge but not the spine which is thick, I find with my system I sharpen once, use it , sharpen a second time and then the edge holds brilliantly, I start with 140 grit and go up to about 30,000 grit. Its hard work but works a treat, I also sharpen at 18 degree per side.
I just want to clarify something that I haven't found a definitive answer on the internet. Anybody that sees this who can help, a strop's purpose is mainly to remove the burr from an edge? Also, is it bad to get the burr in your skin? I made the mistake a few times while sharpening, of touching the edge to see if I worked out the imperfections. There would be a superficial cut in the skin of my finger with what must be the burr, because when I go to remove the burr there isn't one. Is there any risk to this as long as the skin isn't broken? I am an inexperienced sharpener and could use a few pointers.
Stropping with a leather stop with compound and applying a good amount of press with the right angle will slightly polish the edge and can help remove the burr or wire edge, I like to then pull the blade through the edge of a piece of wood to help rip and of the wire edge off. If you take a paper towel and use that instead of your finger you will feel the edge catch and not need to use your fingers and risk cutting them.
@@ShelleyRaskin I forgot about this comment for a little bit. Thank you for the response, sir! I'm going to be getting a Kailash Blades Ek Chirra soon, your comment has helped a lot and been thoroughly stuffed into my brain. Have a splendid day!
It's interesting your points regarding resharpening- Cliff Stamp also had the same views on sharpening khukuris and other machetes. His view was that the edge is almost always overheated and softened/embrittled during machine sharpening or finishing but that there is better steel structure just beneath the surface. With cold slow stone/water sharpening it's reached without adding heat to the area. I wonder if the burnishing done in typical khukuri sharpening creates the same situation also- but weakened steel due to plastic deformation and rearranging rather than heat.
Take care,
Andrew and the team at Kailash
I concur with the late Mr Stamp, the edge at the apex is very very thin so even a little overheating will affect the temper of the edge but not the spine which is thick, I find with my system I sharpen once, use it , sharpen a second time and then the edge holds brilliantly, I start with 140 grit and go up to about 30,000 grit.
Its hard work but works a treat, I also sharpen at 18 degree per side.
Nice! It looks like it held up fine. That leather handle is sweet. Congrats 👍
Yes, its a good blade this one.
Hao much
Does it come sharp or you sharpen it to get the edge it looks badass
I’ve always wanted one of those where can I order one and who makes the best
I just want to clarify something that I haven't found a definitive answer on the internet. Anybody that sees this who can help, a strop's purpose is mainly to remove the burr from an edge? Also, is it bad to get the burr in your skin? I made the mistake a few times while sharpening, of touching the edge to see if I worked out the imperfections. There would be a superficial cut in the skin of my finger with what must be the burr, because when I go to remove the burr there isn't one. Is there any risk to this as long as the skin isn't broken? I am an inexperienced sharpener and could use a few pointers.
Stropping with a leather stop with compound and applying a good amount of press with the right angle will slightly polish the edge and can help remove the burr or wire edge, I like to then pull the blade through the edge of a piece of wood to help rip and of the wire edge off.
If you take a paper towel and use that instead of your finger you will feel the edge catch and not need to use your fingers and risk cutting them.
@@ShelleyRaskin I forgot about this comment for a little bit. Thank you for the response, sir! I'm going to be getting a Kailash Blades Ek Chirra soon, your comment has helped a lot and been thoroughly stuffed into my brain. Have a splendid day!
Beautiful knife shape The teeth are oblique, but if the teeth are straight at 90 degrees, Not good for fighting, not suitable for logging.
What's the price of this khukuri
Depends on what options you pick, if you jump on their website the options are listed.
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