Knife photography baby steps

prashantsingh · Post by **prashantsingh** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:04 pm

Wow. Amazing snaps.
Bruno22 : I was looking for your khukris.

englishtown · Post by **englishtown** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:07 pm

amazing pics Bruno

keep going........

Please tell us about the camera also, which Camera do u have.

I hv Nikon D3000 DSLR with 18-55 VR lens.

Rajat · Post by **Rajat** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 2:01 pm

Bruno22 wrote: Maybe try and do a wallpaper for all you knife lovers!

That would be nice Bruno!

Actually not one but a few.

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:39 am

Adding on to this thread some new pics I recently took. Yes the Izula II looks familiar to some people

Moin. · Post by **Moin.** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:52 am

Bruno22 wrote:Adding on to this thread some new pics I recently took. Yes the Izula II looks familiar to some people
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Looks like Santa's finally unpacked the goodies. Yipeeeee

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:56 pm

Excellent pics. Any chance of some with the Bravo Necker before you send the Izzy away?

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:38 pm

Already gone. But will Shoot the Becker Necker on the same background with approximately the same magnification. Then we could get a side by side comparison.
I do feel, the Izula II with the para cord wrapped handle may be a better option in terms of balancing the length of the blade with the thickness of the handle, but I may be wrong too. Maybe the new owner could try that since I know he is quite handy with Para cord too

Bruno22

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:29 pm

Thanks Bruno. Look forward to that even though I thought you had the Bravo Necker. A different beast to the Becker Necker.
With 1095 or any high carbon steel, I prefer to have easily removeable scales, relatively speaking, so that I can wipe down and oil/grease the tang in case the knife gets wet.

I do feel, the Izula II with the para cord wrapped handle may be a better option in terms of balancing the length of the blade with the thickness of the handle

It would depend on the size of one's hand. Also, with 1095 or any high carbon steel, I prefer to have easily removeable scales so that I can wipe them down and oil/grease the steel in case the knife gets wet. Never tried wrapping with para cord but the designs I see on the web look pretty time consuming.

Incase you are thinking of getting another small blade in the recent future, Esee just released the Candiru at the recent SHOT Show. http://jungletraining.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10779

slingshot · Post by **slingshot** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:06 pm

I think its a good option to go with a paracord wrap. I did that with the skeletonised skinner that came with the Aitor Jungle King. Paracord gives just the right traction and grip. But if it gets wet, its a mess. It soaks moisture and leaches it all over camp gear, clothes etc. So, the best option for me for my neck knife is to go bare. Just carbon steel flush against the palm. Awesome pictures Aarish. You have the uncanny ability to capture the soul of a blade.

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:36 pm

Was wondering if after para cord wrapping one could spray on some water proof shoe spray. I picked up a can at a reliance foot print store. It's made in Germany. Haven't used it but it's worth a try. Waterproof Para cord have we there??

slingshot · Post by **slingshot** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:49 pm

An ingenious idea

Maybe a terrific innovation. Will give it a shot. Another way, could be to cover the handle with rubber tubing. Great traction, strong, elastic waterproof.

essdee1972 · Post by **essdee1972** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:14 am

Bruno, what settings are you using on your camera to get these awesome shots??? Your baby steps have turned fully adult now

BTW - those sprays are good for light monsoons - don't even try them on your expensive suede shoes in Mumbai / Chennai rains, probably Bangalore might be OK. Or when walking in a mountain stream in Woodlands (like I did)! They are kind of water repellent, not water proof (dunno the exact difference!).

Slingshot, your signature is fantastic! On the handles, you can try a bike handle cover, the rubber closed type, not the foam ones. I put a foam cover on my machete handle, but that was for cushioning , not waterproofing. Not very good for visual appeal, I am afraid.

Cheers!

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:47 pm

I try all types of settings and sometimes even use the auto function n let the cam do the work.
Thanks for the compliments.
I will try and dig out the waterproof spray and post details of the same.

Moin. · Post by **Moin.** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:50 pm

SirBruno, like Prashantji mentioned in his post above. How about the pics of the Khuks you own brought down from Nepal.

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:32 pm

Some more recent pictures for you all to enjoy!

Indians For Guns

Indians For Guns