Rustic hand forged hmong knife


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This is my interpretation of a hmong knife. It is hand forged 5/32, 1095 hammer finished. The handle is contoured mesquite finished with danish oil and bees wax. Differential heat treat. The sheath is wood and brass with a braided jute cord for over the shoulder cross body carry. Sling is adjustable for almost any size. Goes through a free hanging water bottle with no problem. Good little chopper. Thanks for looking.

Steel: 1095
Thickness: 5/32
Blade length: 8 1/2 inches
Cutting edge: 7 1/8 inches
Overall length: 13 inches
Handle material: mesquite finished with danish oil and bees wax
Sheath: wood, charred and finished with danish oil. Brass fittings. Braided jute sling.

Asking $200 TYD

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That is really cool. And very reminiscent of the Phillipines machete I received in JEST (Jungle Environmental Survival Training) school when I was in the Marine Corps. I actually live in the Phillipines now. 40 years later. And they still make and sell these type of knives all over.

The Phillipines version has more of a Kukri bend to it. Which I much prefer. But I really prefer your knifes handle and pointed blade. The handle seems much more ergonomic and the point is much better as a weapon and stabber for lack of a better term.

I really like it. Very well made. Keep up the good work. This is a beautiful and very functional knife.
 
moab said:
That is really cool. And very reminiscent of the Phillipines machete I received in JEST (Jungle Environmental Survival Training) school when I was in the Marine Corps. I actually live in the Phillipines now. 40 years later. And they still make and sell these type of knives all over.

The Phillipines version has more of a Kukri bend to it. Which I much prefer. But I really prefer your knifes handle and pointed blade. The handle seems much more ergonomic and the point is much better as a weapon and stabber for lack of a better term.

I really like it. Very well made. Keep up the good work. This is a beautiful and very functional knife.
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Could you post an example of the Kyoto ? That you speak of?
 
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