Tora Blades Forum http://torabladesforum.co.uk/ This is an XML content feed of; Tora Blades Forum : Last 10 Posts Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:36:25 +0000 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:42:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 30 torabladesforum.co.uk/RSS_topic_feed.asp Tora Blades Forum http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://torabladesforum.co.uk/ Tora Blades : Tora vs. H.I. http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=21247#21247 Author: samsara
Subject: Tora vs. H.I.
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 19:42

 I have been following this thread with quite a bit of interest since I am a newcomer to the forum. 

It seems to me that the Tora kukris seem to have a different idea built into them...if that makes any sense. I think that most things that are handmade, and made well, will reflect a certain philosophy of use/vision.  What drew me to the tora knives after using a few other ones was the sense of tradition built into them - when I had an image of 'kukri' in my mind and imagined how one would feel...the Toras fit the bill.  I showed a photo of my Indra to a Nepalese friend of mine and he seemed to think that it was quite impressive. I would never want to discourage people from choosing a tool, but at the risk of sounding corny, the tora knife resonates with me differently from other knives I have used.

(great video review btw) 

-mike-

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Subject: Tora vs. H.I.
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 17:48

If I'm reading this correctly, it seems to me that there were some definitely entrenched attitudes concerning certain makers in the past. Implying many attitudes and arguments based purely on fancy and made up fact(i.e. opinion). Some years back, a similar controversy existed in the Historical European sword making community. At times it got down right ugly and discorteous. Eventually those of one camp realised that they really didn't have a dog in the fight as their favorite maker really wasn't making historical swords but performance swords that had some aesthetic of the Euro variety.
 
Now each keeps to his own more or less, though occasionally there is a small flare up now and again...Wink
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Subject: MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 14:52

Great job Chris!  It looks very well put together.  I also like the addition of the Izula.  It's probably the perfect modern day karda: utterly useful, but totally out of the way.  I've thought about ways to piggy back such a blade onto a khuk sheath and really like how you made yours.  Thanks for posting.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:52:59 +0000 http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21245#21245 Tora Blades : Tora vs. H.I. http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=21244#21244 Author: Sirupate
Subject: Tora vs. H.I.
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 13:21

Glad your enjoying being on the Tora forum mateThumbs Up]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:21:36 +0000 http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=21244#21244 Historical, weapons, martial arts, books, links etc : MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21243#21243 Author: shortwinger
Subject: MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 11:45

To stop the sheath from getting soft spray it down with water to where it is uniformly damp but not soaking wet. Let the water settle in for a minute or two and then blow dry the sheath with a hair dryer. This will make it nice and stiff even after the conditioner is added later.

Some say to do this before you add the dye and some say to do it after the dye. I have tried it both ways but usually do it before I apply the dye. It is at ths time, while the sheath is wet that you can do any forming of the sheath (if needed) to make it fit the handle or guards. ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000 http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21243#21243 Historical, weapons, martial arts, books, links etc : MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21242#21242 Author: samsara
Subject: MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 07:29

 I think Fiebings is good - it's the one I've been using.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:29:27 +0000 http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21242#21242 Historical, weapons, martial arts, books, links etc : MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21241#21241 Author: celia2007
Subject: MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 07:09

Thanks for the comments and the advices.
I will use a Fiebing's dye and Resolene finish to add protection.
I believe it is one of the best in the market isn't it?
Also I will add a belt loop to the sheath. ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:09:38 +0000 http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21241#21241 Historical, weapons, martial arts, books, links etc : MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21240#21240 Author: samsara
Subject: MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS
Posted: 05/Feb/2012 at 01:20

Hi Chris.

That looks cool.

 If you want to just darken the leather a bit  try using pure neatsfoot oil. It conditions leather and it usually darkens it a bit too. The only problem with oils etc is that usually they will soften the leather too, which some people don't want. Carnauba wax works quite well to condition the leather too. 

If you decided to dye it...I would choose an oil based dye. They seem to sink in better without as much bleeding out later.

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Subject: MODERN LEATHER KUKRI SHEATHS
Posted: 04/Feb/2012 at 21:36

Yes, dye before any treatment.]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:36:14 +0000 http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1733&PID=21239#21239 Tora Blades : Tora vs. H.I. http://torabladesforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=21238#21238 Author: sweetcostarica
Subject: Tora vs. H.I.
Posted: 04/Feb/2012 at 20:03

This topic has helped me to understand not only the Kukri but the top companies making Nepali Khukuris. In search of a direction for another video comparing Tora knives with H.I. knives is really impossible because of their huge differences. I guess if they were the same there wouldn't be anything special to talk about.
Below picture is of the new GAK based on the old NWF kukri

The coming soon improved Tora Military line is exciting and will (if they don't sell out) be a major feature in my next video project as well as I'm sure other Kukri enthusiast's videos and reviews.
Thanks to you guys my  knowledge of the Kukri and it's history is growing Thumbs Up.
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