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Atlantia · 6th February 2009, 02:34 PM

Hi Spiral,

I agree with Philip! What an interesting blade. It just goes to show, I've had many a Kuk over the years and I'd never have expected to see such work in the blade.
In fact I am ashamed to say I'd never really thought about pattern welded kuks outside of India.
I guess thats due to growing up with them being commonplace here in the UK and usually made out of old landrover leaf-springs!

And I won't underestimate them because of alloy handles again either!

Can someone please tell me what the advantages of the double hairpin would be in this case?

Or is it simply for show?

Its a very nice weapon Spiral!

Philip:
Thanks mate, I'll d some searches for those

Gene

6th February 2009, 02:34 PM	#20
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Spiral, I agree with Philip! What an interesting blade. It just goes to show, I've had many a Kuk over the years and I'd never have expected to see such work in the blade. In fact I am ashamed to say I'd never really thought about pattern welded kuks outside of India. I guess thats due to growing up with them being commonplace here in the UK and usually made out of old landrover leaf-springs! And I won't underestimate them because of alloy handles again either! Can someone please tell me what the advantages of the double hairpin would be in this case? Or is it simply for show? Its a very nice weapon Spiral! Philip: Thanks mate, I'll d some searches for those Gene Last edited by Atlantia; 6th February 2009 at 03:24 PM.