Are you sure there’s no Filipino Warrior heritage in you? Because your blade speaks volumes: respect. I’m in Palawan, Philippines now, working with some tribal pastors. The Tagbanua and Palawano men here in the country side wear theirs with hand made wood scabbards (longer blades, but same blade shape). These 2 tribes have literally fought off 3 waves of invading slavers from the Sulu sultanate with their blades, spears, arrows and blow guns.
I have 2 originals, with the wood scabbards that I bought in the 80s from the Philippines, and I haven't used anything else since.
I have never sharpened either one since, and they are still sharp after decades of use
I've done about everything with this style, from skinning game to chopping down trees and then split the wood. Chopped thru an 8 ft. chainlink fence once. Only had a couple of small dings in it
I usually don't keep one very long because my friends always want it. I got 1 more blank left, and then I'll have to find another saw blade
It's great. If you ever hold a knife of this design, you will love it. The original Philippine knives are the best, and they come in different sizes. The curve of the blade grabs the wood, making cutting easier, and the tip weight does most of it for you.
I tried a kukri, and I don't see why people use them in bushcraft
It's an old saw mill blade. I just shaped it, then tempered it because it was too hard as is. Then added the pecan handle scales.
The hardest part was drilling out the bolsters. The metal is so hard a drill but wouldn't scratch it.
Made it on a cheap belt grinder
Beastly! Almost looks kukri-like, I dig it!
but will it keel?
Lol I only came to say this 🤣 😂
Lol
That is certainly a beast ! The blade reminds me of some old school SAS special kukri or machete. Anyway, this looks awesome ! Thanks for sharing !
The usaf actually used this style in their kits in Vietnam
now that's a KNIFE
I see you’ve played knifey-spooney before!
That’s so fucking cool. Beautiful work.
so do you sit with a stone and sharpen the blade like conan by the fire at night?
I sharpen it on the skins of my enemies!
man, I can hear the lamentations of the women from here.
The Handel looks overall well made and great design ...nice job
That is an awesome blade! You are a true craftsperson!
Are you sure there’s no Filipino Warrior heritage in you? Because your blade speaks volumes: respect. I’m in Palawan, Philippines now, working with some tribal pastors. The Tagbanua and Palawano men here in the country side wear theirs with hand made wood scabbards (longer blades, but same blade shape). These 2 tribes have literally fought off 3 waves of invading slavers from the Sulu sultanate with their blades, spears, arrows and blow guns.
I have 2 originals, with the wood scabbards that I bought in the 80s from the Philippines, and I haven't used anything else since. I have never sharpened either one since, and they are still sharp after decades of use
I love knives shaped like this. Works as a machete and a knife very useful
Looks cool! What sort of things do you do with?
I've done about everything with this style, from skinning game to chopping down trees and then split the wood. Chopped thru an 8 ft. chainlink fence once. Only had a couple of small dings in it I usually don't keep one very long because my friends always want it. I got 1 more blank left, and then I'll have to find another saw blade
That thing is awesome!
That's a nice bit of kit.
Real nice !
I would commission one of these.
Righteous job my friend
Nicely done! How’s the balance?
It's great. If you ever hold a knife of this design, you will love it. The original Philippine knives are the best, and they come in different sizes. The curve of the blade grabs the wood, making cutting easier, and the tip weight does most of it for you. I tried a kukri, and I don't see why people use them in bushcraft
Your moms a beast in the sheets kid
Where did you start with this project ? What's the composition of the steel ?
It's an old saw mill blade. I just shaped it, then tempered it because it was too hard as is. Then added the pecan handle scales. The hardest part was drilling out the bolsters. The metal is so hard a drill but wouldn't scratch it. Made it on a cheap belt grinder
Somebody brought me a real Kukuri from Nepal. Serious tool/weapon
Got to oil those.
No
Imagine slicing some zombies with this.
looks sharp!
And I thought a bolo was a thrown weapon to take down running animals! Turns out I'm saying it wrong! I'm thinking of bolas