Valiant Kopis' have landed - Lotta pix

I finally got my Valiant kopis' in damascus and spring steel. The level of detail on these things is amazing. The handles are horn and the blades are around 15".

Here they are.

Here are the details.









Sorry the pics aren't up to my normal standards, I didn't have a lot of time.

Wow those are stunning pieces. They even have a talon hole <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />.

Those are gorgeous, Ted! Just makes you want to wade into battle.

ted, you're killing me!!!

lvc just listed a 25" chit for $100 on the exchange, sold before i saw it. all the better, i guess. still a 25" siru there, i'll see if i have any money left in a week.

Simply stunning short swords.. The Valiant range is supposed to be great value for money.

Such detail and personality Ted. Those are a treasure to be sure. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


Peace.

i keep coming back to this thread.

Stunning. I wish I hadn't seen them.

My goodness those are way nice.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> WOW!!! Ted I am speechless..... Those are beautiful!!

Beautiful piece Ted! Thanks for the photos

wow

now go and cut something!

HOLY S!!! Those are amazing. That adds a whole new dimension to knife quality & craftmanship. Excellent pix as always Ted.. Thanks for posting.

Remind me never to post my pathetic collection and low quality pix again. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

D A M N! those are Incredible Ted.... Wow! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

ROTFLMAO <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Wow! Those certainly brightened up my night in a Las Cruces, NM hotel! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Shweeeeet Ted, great picture taking and beautiful blades guy!! thx 4 sharing bro

I can't believe how beautiful those are! I am green with envy Ted.

....me too.... Ted....u are an evil man (to my wallet) .... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
love your photography! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Awesome artwork on the pics. Great skill. Thanks for sharing!

remarkable

very nice photos too

yeah....still too hot.

I bet ya thoes took a couple hours to make.

Nice score

Dan

Yea that!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Very nice!

Those are beautiful.

very good looking.

tedwca,
like Magnum22, i keep coming back to this thread too! Beautiful stuff!

Couple questions..
1. Is this their website?.. http://www.valiantco.com/ (Australia?)

2. How is their Steel?
I've just quickly perused their website.. lots of different models, their prices seem pretty Low!

3. Do they have any Users?
Those intricate bone handles look Nice(!) but say "safe queen" to me.. do they have any "hard use" type handles?
i've dabbled in HI khukuris.. their bone handles seem to almost always crack in hard use (or dry storage).. which is why i bought my 1st khuk w/ wood handle and i sealed the heck out of it.

4. Where's a good place to buy these?
I saw an Ebay Store that says they're affiliated w/ these folks..


Thanks for sharing pics <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Very nice blades! I like the damascus a lot.

1. Yes, that is the parent site. I would recommend ordering from Bill Wray as he doesn't ask for money until the knives arrive. The parent site is pay when you order. I ordered these in Sept. 06 and there were periods of complete silence from Valiant due to family and computer issues for the owner of Valiant.

2. It's 5160 steel for the most part IIRC. There is a thread on the damascus over at Ramanon. They are differentially hardened also.
http://ramanon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41981&highlight=Valiant+damascus

3. The guys at Ramanon use the Valiant goloks all the time for hard use and they seem to hold up well. They are actually water buffalo horn btw. Also the only HI handle I've cracked was wood. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

4. PM me if you want Bill's website as I would only order from him due to the possible erratic delivery from Valiant. They always seem to come through, but can be trying if you've paid up front. The prices are low because they are made in Indonesia and the labor cost is low, similar to khukuris in Nepal.

Very, Very Nice!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Where can those be found at?

OOPs never mind...I didn't read carefully enough... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

i knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! so hot!

Those are amazing!

I think I need one!!!

I tried to order a set of these as soon as Ted posted this thread. They were all spoken for and none available. At least I can look at Ted's pics.

Sorry, I thought there were a couple damascus blades left. Glad the pictures help a little. My Dad wants me to do a really nice photo for his wall. When I get it done, I'll post a copy here for you guys.

can't wait!!!

WOW, those are really something!