Stephen Renico Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) A kerambit is a rather unique and dangerous knife as a weapon in skilled hands. Kuya Doug Marcaida of Rochester, NY, who is a close associate of my own teacher, demonstrates in this video (from 01:17 to 00:36): http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/ba...willbedrums.flv Lest anyone think that the kerambit is a weapon-only kind of blade, I would again remind readers that this knife has excellent merits as a guthook for dressing game. It's also the best box-cutter that money can buy. Sailors have long used hawkbill-style blades for cutting rope and string, and a kerambit would do this admirably. That's a lot of versatility for a knife with a 2" blade. For more photos and information, including what I've been able to glean on the kerambit's history, go HERE. Thanks for looking. Blade: 2", recycled from the blade of a concrete saw Handle: 4.5", cedar slabs Sheath: wet-molded leather Edited November 14, 2008 by Stephen Renico Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Potter Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice work, that's one beautiful kerambit. Ben Potter Bladesmith It's not that I would trade my lot Or any other man's, Nor that I will be ashamed Of my work torn hands- For I have chosen the path I tread Knowing it would be steep, And I will take the joys thereof And the consequences reap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice work, that's one beautiful kerambit. Thanks, Ben. Now I really, really need to get better at making leather sheaths. Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 That's your best one yet, Stephen! Nice job on the wood. The leather will get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPeacock Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The kife looks great. If I could make one that nice I'd be posting it here as well. The leatherwork isn't perfect, but as far as I'm concerned, that doesn't matter. A sheath is to keep the knife from cutting things you don;t want to be cut. if yours does that, then it's 100% functional. This is my rationale....you're better with leather than I am. Have you ever thought about the life of steel? It's interesting to think that you can control the fate of a piece of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 That's your best one yet, Stephen! Nice job on the wood. The leather will get there. Thanks, Alan. I think I'm going to have to browse around my local Tandy store and get some pointers from the staff in there. Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 The kife looks great. If I could make one that nice I'd be posting it here as well. The leatherwork isn't perfect, but as far as I'm concerned, that doesn't matter. A sheath is to keep the knife from cutting things you don;t want to be cut. if yours does that, then it's 100% functional. This is my rationale....you're better with leather than I am. Thanks for the encouragement. Things are looking up. Glad you like the knife! Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hoffman Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Very nice. I checked out the video. The Uki didn't stand a chance. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Very nice. I checked out the video. The Uki didn't stand a chance.Bill Thanks, Bill. What's an Uki? Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Kelley Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks, Ben. Now I really, really need to get better at making leather sheaths. This book will help tremendously http://www.amazon.com/Art-Hand-Sewing-Leather/dp/1892214911. Only costs $12.99 and worth every penny. You just can't go wrong reading Al Stohlman, K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hoffman Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Stephen, An Uki is the person in class who is demonstrated upon, thrown about, and just generally mistreated for the furtherance of the art. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Steve, Lookin good Bro! I need to make another one of those. Adlai Klatu Baratta Necktie! Macabee Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 This book will help tremendously http://www.amazon.com/Art-Hand-Sewing-Leather/dp/1892214911. Only costs $12.99 and worth every penny. You just can't go wrong reading Al Stohlman, K Thank you very much! I'll be purchasing that on the next paycheck. Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Stephen, An Uki is the person in class who is demonstrated upon, thrown about, and just generally mistreated for the furtherance of the art. Bill Ahh! You're right- he never stood a chance. Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Renico Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Steve,Lookin good Bro! I need to make another one of those. They're a lot of fun to make, aren't they? Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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