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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut! 
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01-08-08 11:13.49 - Post#1415488
Here it is...let's see them! A few random ones from HI that were at my place for a while... 
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Patrik78 Member KnifeNut! 
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01-08-08 11:39.31 - Post#1415531
Bought in Bhaktapur fall -07. To my eye identical with the ones from KhukuriPalace. Edge on the two smaller ones (8") are great, the larger one (10") is not as good but okey. Although strong blades that I have tried to bend, I havent cared much for the edge since they all serve as decorative items. All three of them has visable tang alongside the handles.  
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shilohreb Member KnifeNut! 
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01-08-08 15:56.42 - Post#1415805
My only one. I got it for Christmas. I would appreciate any info.
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 BerkleyMaster Member KnifeNut! 
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01-08-08 17:02.35 - Post#1415858
Another random group - some HI, some older.
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hollowdweller Master Member KnifeNut! |
01-15-08 09:51.24 - Post#1422436
Great topic Nasty!       
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hollowdweller Master Member KnifeNut! |
01-15-08 09:55.48 - Post#1422446
    
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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01-15-08 13:19.36 - Post#1422696
Thanks for the great pics guys...Hollow...you lose points for living in such a beautiful place. It's gotta even out somehow! 
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hollowdweller Master Member KnifeNut! |
01-16-08 10:47.30 - Post#1423511
 
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CallsThunder Member |
01-17-08 17:00.59 - Post#1424852
HD, You really shouldn't allow strange lookin people to wander in to your photos. DanR |
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p90fred Member 
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 01-20-08 22:47.58 - Post#1427211
My Birthday gift from a friend   
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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01-20-08 23:26.39 - Post#1427215
Sandbox Special? Nice...
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Yvsa Journeyman KnifeNut! 
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01-21-08 09:23.51 - Post#1427611
My Birthday gift from a friend Very, very, nice!!!!    May I ask who manufactured it and what the inscription says?
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03-08-08 04:09.00 - Post#1467387
A larger one at about 28 inches. |
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Patrik78 Member KnifeNut!
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03-12-08 05:46.01 - Post#1470639
So finally there are in, my 6 new khukuris from KH. Two of them are "designed". First impressions, rough. I think I`ll like them, going to do some minor tests tonight. If anything of interest comes up I`ll let you know.
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 SvashtarJourneyman KnifeNut! 
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03-18-08 19:55.00 - Post#1475717
My Birthday gift from a friend Very, very, nice!!!! May I ask who manufactured it and what the inscription says? Yvsa, it is an "Operation Iraqi Freedom" kukri from KH. Very reasonably priced and a good value. About 16" OAL w/ 11" blade and listed as 1050 grams by KH (37 oz.) I would have guessed about 28-30 oz. tops. Nice standard bolster and chiruwa handle. I really like the sand colored scabbard, and no pointy chape is a plus. It's inscribed (by request only) "Operation Iraqi Freedom" on the blade. Do a search for the KH website and you'll see it a couple of pages down. Norm
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Svashtar Journeyman KnifeNut!
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03-18-08 19:57.46 - Post#1475720
Here's a pic of 3 HI CAK's: Top: 16.5" 29 oz. by Kumar, satisal wood. Middle: 16.5" 26 oz. by Kumar, USA antler horn. Bottom: 16.5" 29 oz. by Kumar, in Raktha Chandan. These are all pre-UB marked. Uncle Bill used to say that if you ever broke one of these he'd send you 2 to replace it! I don't believe he ever had to make good on that promise.
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Svashtar Journeyman KnifeNut!
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03-18-08 20:14.49 - Post#1475726
Here's a couple more: Top is a nice 23" OAL Bag Bhairab I no longer own. Middle is a shot of 3 sweet custom blades made by Petr Dohnal in the Czech Republic, the "3 Sisters." Note the brass filled holes in the blades denoting the sequence. Can't see it but each handle also has 1, 2 or 3 black rings to denote same. The bottom some of you have seen before. One of my favorites, a 19" 33 oz. Gelbu special with beautiful rosewood carving. It is either HI Shop 2 or early Birghorka mfr.
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Yvsa Journeyman KnifeNut!
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03-19-08 13:50.01 - Post#1476424
My Birthday gift from a friend Very, very, nice!!!! May I ask who manufactured it and what the inscription says? Yvsa, it is an "Operation Iraqi Freedom" kukri from KH. Very reasonably priced and a good value. About 16" OAL w/ 11" blade and listed as 1050 grams by KH (37 oz.) I would have guessed about 28-30 oz. tops. Nice standard bolster and chiruwa handle. I really like the sand colored scabbard, and no pointy chape is a plus. It's inscribed (by request only) "Operation Iraqi Freedom" on the blade. Do a search for the KH website and you'll see it a couple of pages down. Norm Thanks a million Norm!
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akabu-1 Master Member KnifeNut! |
03-20-08 06:07.53 - Post#1476963
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Frankallen Journeyman KnifeNut! 
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05-13-08 13:19.07 - Post#1523329
Here's Mine!!
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-13-08 13:53.59 - Post#1523342
Putting together a display for the Dallas gun show in June. Just a little test shot of the arrangement with a disposacam.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-16-08 23:07.46 - Post#1526210
Got some nice ones there Berk!
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predatorextrem Member |
 06-28-08 20:39.44 - Post#1560676
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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06-29-08 06:27.04 - Post#1560949
AN interesting variation very loosely based on the khukuri, eh?
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predatorextrem Member |
06-30-08 05:50.30 - Post#1561651
They are very expensive kukhries, made in Italy (europe)by http://www.extremaratioknivesdivisi... They can compete with traditional nepalese kukhries?(sorry for my english) |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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07-01-08 10:02.07 - Post#1562772
I suppose that I'd have to try one for myself, but they don't look like the choppers I know so well. Not dissing them my friend...just not what I look for in a *khukuri*...interesting knives, but not khukuris.
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ze_zaskar Member |
07-01-08 11:17.11 - Post#1562828
Tora Havildar  
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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07-02-08 12:08.07 - Post#1563909
Yup...*that* is a khukuri.
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ze_zaskar Member |
07-02-08 20:59.30 - Post#1564259
It arrived yesterday. Sorry about the crapy pics, I'll try to get better ones in the woods. |
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northern1 Master Member KnifeNut! |
07-05-08 19:38.28 - Post#1566581
just found this forum.thought i'd shoow you my most prized khukri. justin gingrich of ranger knives trench khuk S7 steel 9in blade 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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07-07-08 21:52.39 - Post#1568559
Khukuris have indeed been the inspiration of many variants.
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sirupate Journeyman KnifeNut! |
08-05-08 23:05.42 - Post#1597396
Here are some more variations;         |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-06-08 08:46.58 - Post#1597857
envy
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Ad Astra Member 
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08-15-08 14:15.05 - Post#1606229
I can't resist putting up a pic of the HI 25"-ers.  Mike
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-16-08 00:10.11 - Post#1606418
Hi Mike! Long time no see...hope all is well with you. Nice to see another member of the very small Falcata club (6th one down if you don't know about the HI Falcata!) Stay in touch more my friend...
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Ad Astra Member
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08-16-08 16:58.39 - Post#1607108
Hey there, Nasty. I've been meaning to visit; just had to make the trip over to your "house." This site has not worked with my Mac in the past; have a new PC- and added RAM last week- can see it now w/o crashing. If this is the only place I can find you posting, I'll keep it bookmarked. Mike
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-16-08 23:12.37 - Post#1607184
This is it Mike...has been ever since. I've often wondered how you've been and continued Smoke that the old is still the old, eh? This place isn't as busy...sort of like an old neighborhood B&G that only has a few regulars as opposed to the loud new disco downtown. Us old timers like it fine though. Still got the free big pretzels and pickled eggs in the jar. You've got a stool near the middle...stop by any time!
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RoninSamurai Journeyman KnifeNut! 
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09-09-08 10:04.16 - Post#1628259
Thought I might post a couple. 1. A tora Highlander and Tin Chirra 2. An early Sanu made HI YCS 3. My three Foxy Follys, Top one was one of the first ones. A beast at 20ish" and 52 oz. Second one is one of just a couple long lean ones. 21 9/16" and 28 oz. Last one is a 17" 24 oz one. 4. An assortment of HI models including my old Sanu Falcata! 5. HI Kothimora. Beautiful and a great cutter. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-09-08 11:52.51 - Post#1628356
AA!!! *Damned* good to see you here! Pull up a stool next to Mike and stay a while! Gosh...it's starting to seem like old times!
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RoninSamurai Journeyman KnifeNut!
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09-11-08 08:45.35 - Post#1630532
Thanks Nasty!! I appreciate the hearty welcome. I do not do as much posting on the forums these days. I will try to be better about at least dropping in and saying hi to everyone. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-11-08 10:12.24 - Post#1630655
Heck...I'll take quality over quantity every time my friend! Stop by whenever you want to...your seat is reserved.
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
11-28-08 12:18.13 - Post#1696394
Sirupate style |
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Shadowdiver Journeyman KnifeNut! 
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01-16-09 02:47.12 - Post#1737559
Finally I got myself a Khukuri (Jungle Panawal), from KH. I have been curious for these type of knives a long time. Soon I´m gonna try this one out. Specs: 10 inch raw unpolished blade, fulltang handle, costs 40 dollar. It will challenge my FK A2, now that will be interesting...
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smcclown Master Member KnifeNut! 
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02-02-09 15:03.11 - Post#1753987
I have a request guys. I've been putting it off but as soon as I get enough funds I'd like to purchase my first kuk. Right now I've narrowed it down (i think) to a few. The Chiuwa Ang Khola, the WWII, M43, or BAS. I guess around 16.5"? Anyway, with all these awesome pics it's still hard for me to grasp the actual size of these knives. Could a few of you put up some pics of your Kuks in hand so I can get an idea of scale? Also if you could tell me what particular model/size they are it would really help. I'd like to get one as a good large belt knife and one as a good chopper. Thanks!
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
02-02-09 15:19.25 - Post#1754006
In my post (two above) the top is a 10" blade, middle 12" blade, bottom 15" blade. These are all the sirapate style. They are less bulky that other styles and are the choice of the regular folk in Nepal. The militayry prefers a much wider, heavier blade. For general use, a 10" is sufficient for a general use hunting knife and light chopping. It compares well with out bowies. The 12" is a little better for heavier chopping, and the 15" even better that that, but at a weight cost. I also bought a 10" with a modern grip as a woods knife. It is very useful and I highly recommend it. All were from Kukri House in Nepal. they are good folks to deal with and take pride in their work: http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/ |
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smcclown Master Member KnifeNut!
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02-02-09 16:47.19 - Post#1754080
Mitch thank you for your post. I checked out the KH website. Is that the Hunter model in your pic? Do you have any kuks from HI? The knives from KH seem to be much cheaper than HI. Im wondering if there is any noticeable difference in quality to justify the price gap.
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
02-03-09 02:27.10 - Post#1754278
Yes, that is the hunter model. I don't own anything from HI. The major difference in price is shipping from Nepal. The prices listed for HI are higher since they have a location in Nevada. KH kuks are ordered directly from Nepal and shipping is slapped on top. The shipping is almost as much as the cost of the knife but if you order several at a time it waters down the cost. I understand that the HI kuks are good quality as well. I prefer ordering direct from the factory. The KH folks are great to deal with. They actually answer your emails withing 24 hours. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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02-04-09 08:37.13 - Post#1755777
FWIW, HI usually answers within an hour... I like having a face in the US for my business.
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1stcavmp77 Member |
03-05-09 07:31.19 - Post#1780592
where did you get that one with the paracord wrapped handle. i like very much.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut! 
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03-29-09 02:06.02 - Post#1801434
here's my baby, it has custom scabbard red leather belt loop improviser, and an citrus stains (see knife gallery). can u read what it says on the leather?
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
04-27-09 07:54.34 - Post#1826274
I slightly modified this low end kukri and sheath. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-27-09 08:36.27 - Post#1826324
Always good to see how guys mod their gear!
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-27-09 20:45.43 - Post#1826792
is it 7"? looks nice! is the sheath waterproof
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
04-27-09 22:25.13 - Post#1826805
12" blade, camo canvas sheath, silicon coated |
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Woolly Member KnifeNut! |
05-05-09 12:57.30 - Post#1833641
When posting a picture. Tell where you bought it. I so much like the one in the top of this page.
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
05-06-09 13:54.38 - Post#1834455
I don't remember. Probably a flea market. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-07-09 09:37.59 - Post#1835085
It's not a rule...he probably meant to say "Please".
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Bootlegger0173 Master Member KnifeNut! 
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06-03-09 12:55.32 - Post#1855536
Don't really have much to choose from... 
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mitch_mckee Journeyman KnifeNut! |
06-03-09 13:13.37 - Post#1855556
Looks like good choices to me |
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CzechMate Member |
06-11-09 09:56.37 - Post#1861901
This is my Ka-Bar Kukri, my most proven knife 
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BIG-TARGET Master Member KnifeNut! 
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07-12-09 12:11.53 - Post#1886959
This is my Ka-Bar Kukri, my most proven knife Poor innocent ice cream  
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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07-31-09 02:08.12 - Post#1901926
that is some radioactive ice cream, I thought it was some ham ha ha ha ha Does anyone have exp with Jay Fisher khuks? 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-01-09 02:06.35 - Post#1902848
Certainly attractive...perhaps too costly to use in the woods though for me.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-01-09 06:41.15 - Post#1902983
my point too. why waste such money on a baby like that (show business ). I'd rater take a kothimora. Anyway I never hear reviews about them. Nobody owns them or don't use them?
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-02-09 14:25.15 - Post#1904118
Likely not used...or not used hard anyway. I tend to try to destroy mine...the good ones don't fail and are kept. Note that I do *not* know if these would fail or are perfect...just my guess that they cost too much to work hard enough to find out.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-02-09 20:03.39 - Post#1904228
Thy probably ARE highly good, but that money...shish! You could pay the whole assemble team of blacksmiths from nepal
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-04-09 12:56.59 - Post#1905689
I unfortunately have no experience with Mr. Fisher's beautiful knives. I have handled a fair number of traditional kukris. He makes an interesting statement on his website:
Traditionally only the finest khukris are hollow ground and there are many historical references that cite this. I wish he had been more specific; I would like to read a few or even one of those historical references.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-04-09 19:33.01 - Post#1905855
Yeah...about that...I doubt. Hollow grind is sharp, thus very very thin, making it brittle. That's why it's used mostly on mid size knives and folders, not mentioning cutthroat razors. If you swing that khukri on a wooden knot it would break easily, where a flat or convex would get a bit dull. Prove me wrong but that's my statement.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-05-09 13:43.45 - Post#1906547
I wonder how, traditionally, they would do a hollow grind with a fire a railroad beam anvil and a hammer? They must have been *way* better in the past, eh?
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-05-09 20:01.07 - Post#1906797
Well...being better in the past was true...but they all died in wars...like the turkish wultz damascus sabers. No one makes em like then. Or it can just be some government plots
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CzechMate Member |
09-09-09 10:29.19 - Post#1932521
Took this photo while doing some chopping in the forest, the handle is wrapped in some ACU camo wrap. 
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-10-09 02:52.40 - Post#1933000
Only thing I can say is....thumbs up
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migreen84 Journeyman KnifeNut! |
12-04-09 19:20.49 - Post#1996878
Hollow dweller who made the small axe pictured with the nessmuck? |
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sweets_06 Member |
12-20-09 13:17.05 - Post#2011444
nice piece...where can I get one? |
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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01-17-10 20:36.17 - Post#2034565
There be my beauty at work   |
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seanmizusmc Member |
02-06-10 11:05.01 - Post#2052842
i finally decided on a khuk after going between KH, HI, and McCurdy...bought a mccurdy on ebay. the shipping and total blade cost was still less than KH by about 10 dollars and ive heard nothing but good things about john and his blades. i cant wait to test it. ill have to post some pics up when i get it. ebay estimates next friday so hopefully then ill get some pics of that along with my custom made axe . you can check my axe out one another sitehttp://www.adriaangerberknives.com/... adriaan is a fantastic smith and a pleasure to work with. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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02-07-10 00:26.03 - Post#2053238
This is the *picture* thread, so that would be appropriate.
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Jason Boswell Journeyman KnifeNut! 
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02-07-10 15:15.07 - Post#2054016
That thing is a beast..! Which model is it? |
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seanmizusmc Member |
02-12-10 06:00.55 - Post#2058528
 16.5 inch mccurdy custom with my 17 inch haft 5 3/4 inch face custom fighting axe. damn zombies dont stand a chance. |
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-10-10 12:41.47 - Post#2081699
It looks as if I'll never stop buying knives long enough to get a decent camera, so I thought I'd try an experiment using my scanner and stitching the pieces together into a Frankenkukri. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-11-10 00:41.37 - Post#2082097
Interesting Berk! As always...you find the nicest stuff. What and where from?
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-11-10 15:40.53 - Post#2082851
Nepalese, 19th century - what we used to call a "hanshee" before that term got discarded in favor of some others that ended up causing shouting matches among the "experts". I'm pretty sure no one will disagree if I call it an old kukri, not made for cutting firewood .
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-12-10 05:58.07 - Post#2083310
Fascinating, and I'd agree. It's a beauty for sure. Thanks Berk!!!
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Jason Boswell Journeyman KnifeNut!
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03-16-10 23:28.05 - Post#2087405
Here is a pic of my first kukuri from Nepal (recent purchase from khhi), it has a 15" blade which is 10mm thick. It's the Vengence(sp?) model. Also included is my Cold Steel ATC-All Terrain Chopper with Carbon V blade. It's 1/4 thick.. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-16-10 23:33.18 - Post#2087407
I like the khukuri...the other...eh. Never been a fan of CS.
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Jason Boswell Journeyman KnifeNut!
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03-17-10 15:28.24 - Post#2088278
I like the recent Nepal acquisition, my first. The CS was purchased as an investment as they are pretty scarce, especially in new/unused condition. Looking to purchase another khhi though, a little shorter on teh blade, and more thickness. looks like the 3 Chirra (Beast), will be it! |
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Jason Boswell Journeyman KnifeNut!
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03-28-10 08:35.47 - Post#2097947
I sold the CS ATC, I can now buy 4 Kukuri's, hehe. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-28-10 09:17.48 - Post#2097975
WOOT!
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dragosani Member |
04-07-10 09:50.59 - Post#2105852
Hello, I'm Mike and i'm new here, however from year+ i'm interesting in knives. I got opportunity to buy khukuri that's why i wanted to ask here, maybe some expert will help me appraise this small sweet thing:     it appears to be gift for someone (could it be some officer cuz it looks like parade knife?) from 1945 year. Seller want $30 for it it needs to be cleaned ofc, and new layer of nickel to be laid but it's np for me. anyone can advise me? M. edit: forget to mention it's 6.5 inch long |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-07-10 10:56.56 - Post#2105885
6.5 in overall or blade length?
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dragosani Member |
04-07-10 22:13.12 - Post#2105947
i'm afraid so, it's small piece, kinda like mail opener. |
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-08-10 04:36.32 - Post#2106133
Looks to have been made by one of the major Indian military kukri suppliers, possibly as a gift for an officer. The grip appears to be elephant ivory. If it were mine I would NOT re-plate it, any more than I would refinish a WWII firearm. Originality is collectible. If you don't want it at the price being asked, please let me know how to contact the seller.
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dragosani Member |
04-08-10 10:36.20 - Post#2106375
thank you for opinion, i've bought it i just needed confirmation like you just gave me. if you say it's better to keep plate as it is now, then ill just clear and polish it, well i'll know it's condition for sure when it will arrvie to my home finally. again, thanks a lot
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-28-10 21:41.51 - Post#2139069
I've been messing with my K. Not much work going on here so I had to have some fun. I hope noone will get this as a crime    Apple vinegar, stripped undershirt and flavles pattern. I've outdone my self with this one. This patina rules. If only it would be sahrp as it is pretty
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-29-10 01:27.34 - Post#2139125
Bring it over and we'll hit it in my shop...would only take a few minutes to get to a hair popping convex edge.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-29-10 02:16.38 - Post#2139145
Honestly I would...To bad I am only 4289.31 miles away from New York Shuch a waste of perfectly good khukri. It's turning in it's sheat knowing that doesn't have any work. |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-29-10 08:04.11 - Post#2139318
I'm actually in Ohio...that could be further away *or* closer depending on which way you plan to travel! You need to get yourself a simple belt grinder and a couple of lessons...
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-30-10 05:25.13 - Post#2139754
That's a must. I am hoping soon. Small rpms and 1200 grit
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-30-10 13:09.34 - Post#2139948
A *number* of different grits. We'll talk when you get the grinder.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-31-10 07:21.17 - Post#2140286
Ok, ty. Do you maybe know a shop site with belt sanders? I once found it but can't again. There were beltsanders for like 5$ |
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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06-12-10 10:22.59 - Post#2147909
Ah...Today I hit the woods. Got me brain a timeout and me khukri some overtime Bot khukries acctually.Oh my...I forogt to say...I got a new K in the house. All worn out and sharp as hell. Bigger brother ifor big wood, smaller for fine carving (allthough it is still a huge knife, the smaller khukri is so...handy and agile)  |
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antonio_luiz Master Member KnifeNut! 
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07-22-10 11:51.41 - Post#2176420
Just delivered so haven't taken it out to try yet. Most of my knives are safequeens but this custom by USA maker AJ Michaels came at such a bargain price (even allowing for the $30 freight to Oz) that for once I'll be happy to give it a workout and it may well end up riding in the car. Fit n finish is very good, 9" pattern welded 1095 and 15N20 with a bit of unnecessary filework but very even grinds and reasonably sharp out of the box. The 9" blade doesn't feel very big in the hand - my A1 feels a lot bigger - and I think this is because this kukri is very well balanced. I would have preferred a more traditional retention ring on the butt but there's enough flare in the handle to provide a secure chopping action. Sheath is pretty ho-hum but appears to be functional and to provide adequate protection. I'll give an update after I've had a chance to use it during my holidays
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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07-23-10 01:43.09 - Post#2176737
Looks hot. But looks don't cut trees down. Try out that theory
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antonio_luiz Master Member KnifeNut!
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07-23-10 14:43.58 - Post#2177196
Looks hot. But looks don't cut trees down. Try out that theory Well - this blade will either make it or it will break - only one way to find out. I will get a 15" AK from HI one of these days so I have a real khukuri to compare it to
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08-01-10 10:35.36 - Post#2183193
I've been meaning to post pics of my Khukuris for quite some time.   Nothing fancy, just two I picked up at the Khukuri House in Thamel when I was there in 1999. The buffalo horn one is a British issue model and it is stamped "NEPAL 1999". The other is a WWII repro model. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-01-10 14:29.42 - Post#2183334
Nice souvenirs.
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08-01-10 15:08.21 - Post#2183356
Yeah. . . they chop pretty good too I really like how the WWII handles. |
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08-01-10 22:57.26 - Post#2183483
They've been making that model for a very long time...ought to have all the kinks out of it by now.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-02-10 22:51.55 - Post#2184291
Nice pets. Do they behave?
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Anonymous |
08-03-10 17:35.43 - Post#2184950
More or less The WWII sheath has issues with a loose strap and the other knife has a cracked handle that I have "fixed" with rubberized CA glue. I may give a report on that later after I've had some time to test it out. Neither one has bitten me yet though. . . |
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mephistopheles Journeyman KnifeNut! |
08-11-10 11:24.54 - Post#2190168
It's from khukuri house thamel, it's the panawal gripper. 13" of blade, weighs about 3lbs, handle is super comfortable even when splitting wood all day (didn't have an axe) and it's thrice riveted with a full tang against the pretty rosewood (iirc). |
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08-12-10 15:43.33 - Post#2191032
Three fullered blades from Himalayan Imports - the original dui chirra, a Foxy Folly, and a YCS.  Another shot of the dui chirra with the scabbard and all the tools. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-12-10 23:26.01 - Post#2191151
Lovely stuff Berk...they *do* know what they are doing, eh?
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-15-10 10:59.28 - Post#2192697
they *do* know what they are doing, eh? I think so! 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-15-10 23:19.32 - Post#2192910
Oh...the shiney Queen!
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-19-10 09:59.06 - Post#2195766
More shine - the Uncle Bill Memorial Salyan. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-19-10 12:25.52 - Post#2195857
I remember...lovely indeed.
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-21-10 06:36.17 - Post#2197169
 Not lovely, but darned handy for a walk in the woods.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-21-10 07:13.45 - Post#2197189
I take lousy pictures, but you force my hand Berk... Bill once described this one as "...the nicest he'd seen come out of Nepal..." 
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-21-10 12:56.20 - Post#2197390
WOW! Bill was right - and he'd seen a lot of khukuris .
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08-24-10 06:21.46 - Post#2198898
This one isn't as well made overall (the silver plate on the handle is already wearing off), but I have a soft spot for it because it was made to my order by Gurkha House, about ten years ago. It's a metal handled 18" sirupate with a kothimora scabbard, none of which HI made at the time. The dragon engraving wasn't in the original specs, but I like it.  |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-24-10 08:23.24 - Post#2198962
Okay...guess I will have to reach back into the big box to get one to compete with that one my friend. Back later with another poor quality picture!
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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 08-25-10 00:29.11 - Post#2199385
Okay...guess I will have to reach back into the big box to get one The big box?   |
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08-25-10 03:58.12 - Post#2199502
Yup...The *BIG* box o' khukuris. Not had a chance to fire up the forklift yet and the crate opens on the far side as a security measure. Need to get some propane first...*then* a picture.
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08-26-10 16:14.13 - Post#2200673
While we're waiting for the battery on your forklift to charge, here's my only Tora. This is a discontinued model called the Shah sirupate. Very nice feel to it, and well made. Too bad about the double whammy freight charges from Nepal to the UK to the US. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-26-10 21:57.41 - Post#2200779
There's a beauty! I agree with you on the shipping though...makes them too rich for me.
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-28-10 11:31.55 - Post#2202067
HI's version of a box kothimora, the Dhankuta:  |
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08-28-10 15:08.15 - Post#2202216
Here's one of a kind. Uncle Bill had the blade made as a special order for John Powell back during the Shop 1 days. It wasn't made by a regular HI kami but by somebody who was known to John and Bill at the time only as "the Royal kami". The cho is in the form of a Fleur-de-lis. Grip (of American walnut) and scabbard by Terry Sisco; buttcap and sash buttons are oosic.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-28-10 23:27.12 - Post#2202319
Wow...the good stuff from the good old days for sure.
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09-02-10 12:01.29 - Post#2205268
Also from the good old days - no "safe queen" here. An original HI "ugly duckling" true villager, a veteran of a tour in Afghanistan with a forward air control unit from Ft. Hood. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-03-10 01:31.21 - Post#2205542
I got to the box just in time it seems. My *true* villager. Maybe someone can read the writing on the scabbard... The bottom one is an old one I have...might be ivory, more likely bone.
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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 09-03-10 06:47.44 - Post#2205743
Hooray, the box at last! Can't help with the Nepali, other than to say the letters are upside down in the picture. Try posting it over at IKRHS where Beoram will see it. The oldie is a beauty, really lovely shape to the blade with lots of belly and a graceful curve to the spine. I've been fooled by photos many times  , but it looks like ivory to me.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-03-10 07:34.23 - Post#2205775
 Shows how much *I* know!
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-03-10 08:01.17 - Post#2205790
Posted at IKRHS... Had a hard time getting in, I change email addys too often *or* I've just been online too long. We'll see if he can answer.
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09-04-10 16:32.25 - Post#2206455
Glad you were able to log in and get a partial translation, and interesting history on the villager. I liked that style of kukri when I first saw it .
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-05-10 01:11.20 - Post#2206566
lol...you win my friend! Neat to see the export version of it!
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-05-10 11:02.00 - Post#2206902
Polish is pretty, but a good honest villager has character. |
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11-08-10 13:26.41 - Post#2236941
 OK.....  |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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11-09-10 00:00.37 - Post#2237066
Image posting is still an on again/off again thing here...they will get it all sorted eventually. Off site calls are of course not a problem...I favor Imageshack myself.
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ispayboy Member |
12-30-10 20:00.10 - Post#2261830
Now this is a nice sirupate |
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ispayboy Member |
12-30-10 20:01.54 - Post#2261831
this is an elegant kukri..nice |
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03-23-11 06:04.47 - Post#2316899
Here are my first two. I love the way they feel. Nice heft to them. Cant wait to get them outside and test them out. Both are from KHHI. Just got them on Monday. Top is the SiruPate Special (Hunter) and the bottom one is the Panawal Dotted (Supreme) After a bit of a fiasco in shipping (ordered in January, got them mid March), I am already looking at HI for my next ones. (Love the SiruPates that I am seeing on here) |
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-25-11 22:25.17 - Post#2318044
Beautiful! Love the lower one! |
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Marmike600 Member
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03-28-11 03:09.16 - Post#2319025
Yea, kinda regretting getting the kind of grip that I got on the top one. Should have stayed more traditional. Oh well, live and learn. |
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-05-11 05:56.59 - Post#2322619
Have you seee this one?  Looks good. Cheap too, |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-05-11 06:56.23 - Post#2322651
The handle looks like a blister machine.
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PghMitchS Journeyman KnifeNut! 
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04-06-11 00:04.41 - Post#2322928
Have you seee this one? Looks good. Cheap too, I went to the website via the URL posted and immediately got a bad feeling: look at the brand name and look at the logo. I don't think that is unintentional at all. Rope a Dope tactic! |
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-14-11 15:15.10 - Post#2326485
The handle looks like a blister machine. Here's a smooth handle for you. (Probably not a great chopper, though). |
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-14-11 23:52.11 - Post#2326578
Beautiful as always Berk! It's not the smooth that blisters...it's the shape of the other one posted. Without the usual flares, the thing would be twisting and slipping on every chop. There's another thread here for you to look at too my friend. Let me get the link... Here it is...http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/900952/
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Silverthorn Member KnifeNut! |
04-24-11 04:55.17 - Post#2330106
Saw this pic and fell in love, I am trying to find one to buy now. http://www.torabladesforum.co.uk/up... http://www.torabladesforum.co.uk/up... Soooo beautiful. |
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SamW Master Member KnifeNut! 
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04-24-11 16:36.18 - Post#2330276
That is one of the examples sent by a new kami for Tora. They have recently been rebuilding their knife maker list.
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bullosa Member |
04-30-11 02:40.50 - Post#2332763
Been using this brute the last few months, nice chopper. I've added a lanyard to it since the photo was taken.  Cheers! |
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05-01-11 20:57.57 - Post#2333366
My forced patina Standard Service Khukuri;  Cheers! |
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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06-09-11 14:33.44 - Post#2347555
Some military kukris - From WWII, a regulation Mk II, and an aircrew short version of the Mk II; a Mk I from the Great War. |
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08-23-11 15:59.28 - Post#2379357
I finally got a decent scale, and have been making a record of the weights of various kukris. Weights shown are in grams; for non-metric types there's a good converter here. Here are some old military kukris that might be of interest: From WW I, a Mk I and a Mk II; from WW II a regular Mk II and an aircrew Mk II.  All pre-WWI: a 22" dui chirra that was the model for HI's big dui, a very early fighting sirupate, a longleaf, and a kukri used by the Kubo Valley Police Battalion (became the 10th Gurkha Rifles in 1903).  Some old Nepalese military models:  For comparison, a HI dui chirra and Foxy Folly: 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-23-11 23:10.50 - Post#2379393
Thanks Berk! I need to do something similar with mine just as a reference tool. Wish I could spend some time helping you to go thru all that you have...what a chart that would be, eh?
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SamW Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-27-11 20:44.34 - Post#2380730
Nice collection. Do you have a picture of any that you use in the field? I would be interested to see the style and weight of one you like for practical use.
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-27-11 23:01.14 - Post#2380740
For heavy-duty chopping I generally use this HI YCS blem by kami Sanu:  Weight is 760 grams. For all-around use, I prefer one of these 12" HI ang kholas. The one on the left lives in my Jeep. The other one is my everyday home user; it weighs 436 grams. 
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SamW Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-30-11 15:36.10 - Post#2381784
Thanks for sharing, I really like the idea of having one dedicated to a vehicle. So many times out on the trail have I needed a cutting tool. If I forget (which I have) to bring a tool kit, I am left in caveman mode. I think I will adopt a permanent tool kit for my rig. Including a chopper.
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SharpMindSharperKnife Master Member KnifeNut!
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09-12-11 22:43.46 - Post#2386193
Sir Berkley that is some serious collection. Hope they all served your good. |
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mephistopheles Journeyman KnifeNut! |
12-07-11 19:48.10 - Post#2418095
 My buddy got me to order a sirupate khukuri from Khukuri House Thamel, I took pics of mine and his when it came in. www DOT khukuriblades DOT com  IIRC the sirupate title on khukuris means they're a thinner, lighter and longer profile, akin to a type of leaf in Nepal.  Here's my Panawal gripper next to the sirupate. The sirupate's blade is 15" long, the knife alone weighs a bit more than 2lbs. My panawal's blade is 13" long and weighs in at good 3.5lbs.  The sirupate's blade is thinner and isn't as wide. It's still a good .200" thick. It's strong as heck. Two to three times as strong as the average machete.  The khukuri I have is the panawal, the heavier one, and it like a mix between an axe, a knife and a machete. It has more "axe" in it than machete. The longer sirupate is more of a machete with knife and axe, much better suited for brush clearing and small branches or trees.  Don't get me wrong, they're both practically indestructible-level heavy duty, but one is balanced more for bigger work like splitting logs and prying stuff open/hammering or batoning, where the other is still very good at it but can be used for brush clearing with less fatigue.  So yeah, these knives are well made from good quality steel, properly heat treated and sharp. They usually run from 40 to 60$ and shipping is around 30$ from Kathmandu, Nepal. Very much worth it. |
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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12-29-11 07:16.12 - Post#2425343
Happy New Year everybody!
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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12-29-11 09:44.47 - Post#2425398
Berk...totally awesome! You always get the nicest stuff. Thank you for posting it! Happy Holidays my friend!
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12-29-11 14:29.30 - Post#2425506
Happy New Year everybody! Yo Berkley, that's a beaut. Big Mike |
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01-18-12 12:23.22 - Post#2432763
Not such a beauty to look at, but one of the best user khukuris ever made IMO. A Bhojpure khukuri from the Nepal cache - more than a hundred years old, but showing very little use or wear. Well made, nicely balanced, and ready for the next century of use.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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01-19-12 11:07.24 - Post#2433148
In my opinion as well...and similar to a drawing I did with my friend Mike several months ago. I ground one last year...will keep you in the loop.
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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01-25-12 08:46.23 - Post#2435525
...and similar to a drawing I did with my friend Mike several months ago... Very interesting.
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02-10-12 04:58.38 - Post#2441633
Not to disagree, but that knife *is* a beauty to look at. I love an honest working knife. |
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02-13-12 03:54.44 - Post#2442522
I'm pretty fond of them myself. 
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
02-13-12 15:00.23 - Post#2442846
Berkley, love the blade shape on the middle and last ones. Wonderful! I don't see one really like that in the H.I. catalog. |
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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02-14-12 07:42.19 - Post#2442994
Try a search for TRISULI GHAULE KHUKURI.
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
02-14-12 16:02.13 - Post#2443169
I'm pretty fond of them myself. Thanks for the reference Berkley, I read that review on the other site. Beautiful blade. But the ones you posted (hopefully my cut and paste works) seem to be more utilitarian, especially without the fullers, very work oriented. Just love them. |
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03-08-12 05:43.48 - Post#2450075
Don't believe I've posted this one before. From the collection of John Powell, as described by John himself:
"Kubo Valley Military Police Battalion kukri. This unit from 1887 evolved into the 10th Regiment of Madras Infantry and in 1901 became the famous 10th Gurkha Rifles. It is restored. 19" I found this piece in a barrel in an antique store along with a few garden tools and bayonets. It was in [very poor] shape but still had traces of a blued blade and polished metal grip. After much research I found a passage in one old book with a chapter talking about military/police activity in Assam and one sentence described the "fierce" police and the "..white handles of their long knives with black blades made their presence known". Somewhere in my extensive library is that quote (I think) or from a book at the GM. Damned if I can find it. The GM does have a passing reference to some police units having these polished metal grips but I have yet to find a picture. The scabbard is a copy of the type being used at the time by both Indian and Assam/Burma police (IE: the 11 holes frog with tan straps). K&C are modern replacements." The antique stores in my neighborhood don't have stuff like this. 
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
03-08-12 14:03.51 - Post#2450211
Wow, that's a great shaped blade. I never get finds like that. |
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04-06-12 07:59.58 - Post#2458890
This is my idea of a really well-made traditional Nepalese khukuri. I have tried to add some detail shots to show the quality of the workmanship and materials - carved rosewood hilt, cast silver chape, tiny perfect stitches on the scabbard. They don't make them like this any more.     
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-06-12 09:36.15 - Post#2458915
Clearly a superior piece! Fantastic stitching.............. They rarely pay any attention to grain direction in handles. *Nice* find my friend!
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
04-07-12 03:02.57 - Post#2459067
Wow, even the accessories have bolsters! Very nice. I'm finding that I really like the leaf-shaped blades; not sure if they're a better user, it's more from an aesthetic point of view. Thanks for posting these wonderful blades. |
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04-07-12 04:47.17 - Post#2459088
The leaf-shaped blades are not so great on hardwoods but are excellent for tropical or subtropical vegetation. As for other uses, I notice that they seem to be carried by quite a few Gurkhas in Afghanistan. 
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-07-12 10:42.56 - Post#2459158
Few hardwoods to work with there...lots of soft targets. I, too, like a the leaf shaped blades.
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-07-12 13:31.05 - Post#2459221
I, too, like a the leaf shaped blades. Ditto on that my friend. The long-leaf blade shapes are the most sexy of the Kukri patterns.
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Berkley Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-21-12 12:07.27 - Post#2463856
Indian dui chirra kukri,   chased steel grips with silver buttplate inscribed: H. Brooke FROM A.R.Grant H. Brooke:  Brigadier General Henry Francis Brooke, 2d Infantry Brigade, Kandahar Field Force, Bombay Army. Killed, Deh Koja, Afghanistan, 16 August 1880. Born 3 August 1836, eldest son of George & Lady Arabella Brooke of Ashbrooke, County Fermanagh. Entered army 6/1854; Lieutenant, 5/55; Captain, 9/58; Major, 2/61; Lt.Col., 12/71; Col., 2/77. Landed in Crimea 4/55 w/ 48th Regiment, served at siege & fall of Sebastapol - medal & clasp & a Turkish medal. China campaign as aide-de-camp `to Sir Robt Napier, present at actions at Sinho & Tangku, severely wounded at assault of Teku Forts; present at surrender of Pekin-medal w/2 clasps & brevet rank of major 2/61. Exchanged into the 94th, staff Bengal Presidency 64, Assistant Adjutant General. 11/77, Adjutant-General Bombay army. On formation of Bombay corps for service in Afghanistan, selected for command under General Primrose at Kandahar. Led sortie on 8/16/80 [a mission which he had previously advised against, but could not oppose after being named to command]. While carrying a wounded fellow officer to safety, was killed by enemy fire. AR Grant: Lt.Gen. Sir Robert Grant GCB. Born 1837 in Bombay, son of Governor Sir Robert Grant. Educated Harrow & Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. 2d Lt Royal Engineers, 1854, Lt'54; Jamaica Command, West Indies, '57; British Honduras, '58; Aide de Camp to Gen Sir William Williams, Commanding British Forces North America, '59; Staff College, '61; Deputy Assistant Adjutant General,Army Headquarters, '71-76; Commander Royal Engineers, Aldershot, '77-'80 and so on up the ranks after Brooke's death until his own passing in 1904. Based upon the chronological, social, and military similarities of the two it is likely that the kukri was a presentation from Grant to Brooke sometime in the period 1871-1880 when both were serving as Adjutant-Generals. The kukri, which is older than the inscription plate, could well have originally been a souvenir of Grant's father's service as Governor of Bombay.
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Nasty Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-21-12 13:22.06 - Post#2463868
Amazing...both the khukuri and the reminder of just how long he battles have been running there. Thank you my Friend!
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04-21-12 14:48.32 - Post#2463887
the reminder of just how long he battles have been running there.  Brooke was killed in the Second Afghan War. Our British allies are now fighting with us in what, for them, is the Fourth Afghan War. General Brooke's diary, written for his children and privately printed by his widow, is available online: LINK Apart from the mode of transportation - horseback rather than armored vehicle - it reads like a contemporary account: 
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
04-21-12 16:01.09 - Post#2463904
Wow Berkley, how do you get such old, and in this case historic, khukuri? Perhaps that's a story for a different thread. |
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muddog15 Member |
05-11-12 11:59.31 - Post#2469623
My Kukri has always worked just as good as a hatchet on hardwoods. |
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05-11-12 12:03.05 - Post#2469624
I don't understand, my Kukri has always worked as good as a hatchet on hardwoods. I've been using it for 25 years or more. |
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05-11-12 12:43.21 - Post#2469638
I meant that a thinner leaf-shaped blade (like the top one) has less mass than a thicker deep-bellied blade (like the bottom one). Greater mass means deeper penetration when it comes to chopping hardwoods.  Either one will chop down a sequoia if you have the time, determination and stamina. The bottom blade will require less of each.
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06-24-12 04:14.27 - Post#2479236
This is my khukuri cutting off some dead branches in my back yard. It is the khukuri I was asking questions about here |
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06-24-12 04:25.01 - Post#2479241
Good picture - it shows the quality of the workmanship on the bolster and small fullers at the spine. Better made than many arsenal khukuris. Keep an eye out for nails & such, and it should be a fine light duty user without affecting its collectibility.
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06-24-12 08:33.59 - Post#2479279
Thanks Berkley, I love the feel and the balance of it, and I strop it if at all possible so it has less wear from sharpening. Its old enough I want to grind off as little metal as possible. |
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
06-24-12 14:30.59 - Post#2479327
Beautiful blade. Is that considered a long leaf style? |
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06-24-12 14:48.25 - Post#2479328
Beautiful blade. Is that considered a long leaf style? Dimensions (as given in the other thread linked earlier) are closer to what IMA/AC refer to as the "Bhojpure". This one has several differences, though, including a partial buttplate and the inlays in the handle, as well as metal work superior to typical arsenal standards.
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06-24-12 17:39.37 - Post#2479350
It was also suggested that it may also be a worn down longleaf khukuri, or it could be a Bhojpure khukuri as well... Also Berkley, nice khukuri, I LOVE its engraved metal handle; is it comfortable to hold? |
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08-02-12 16:49.22 - Post#2487877
Here we have three different versions of the "tool-kit" khukuri, or as John Powell called them "trousse" khukuris, after the Chinese and French knife sets of that name.  At bottom, a Nepalese village version, with an assortment of tools, old and new, accumulated over the years. Middle, a Himalayan Imports Shop 1 ganjawalla. Top, the original HI dui chirra, ordered with only a karda and chakmak. When it arrived with a scabbard having four extra holes for tools, the addition of more tools was a natural. 
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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08-03-12 05:58.12 - Post#2487968
Those are really nice Berkley.  
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
08-03-12 11:22.20 - Post#2488010
Very nice sir. |
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08-19-12 15:06.54 - Post#2492311
Here's an ang khola with horn hilt and a ring pommel, made by U.D. Pensioner & Sons, Kotli Loharan.  I have seen three other khukuris by this maker, all well made, and all different in style. The location is in what is now Pakistan. Best estimate is that the khukuris were made there sometime between the World Wars. Thanks to Google Earth, geographically challenged types like myself can locate Kotli Loharan in relation to the more well-known kukri centers: 
"Kotli Loharan consists of two large villages of Lohars (ironsmiths) lying about five miles north-west of Sialkot. All kinds of articles for use and ornament are made, such as shields and arms, betel-nut cutters, knives, boxes, plates, inkstands, and so on. The material used is iron, and gold and silver are used in inlaying. . . . . The Lohars of these villages are now very well off (unlike what was reported by Mr. Kipling in the last Gazetteer), having earned large sums as armourers and shoe-smiths during the War. There are some twenty concerns which turn out manufactured articles of iron and steel, including swords, spearheads, gurkha knives, razors, and stirrups. The workmanship is excellent in most cases." -1920 "Gazetteer of the Sialkot District"
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09-05-12 11:39.11 - Post#2495917
Funny how an addiction can get started.... In 1995 I was wandering around a local gun show, not seeing anything that interested me (that I could afford  ). Then I spotted this "Gurkha knife", and the guy only wanted forty-five bucks, and I thought it was cool although I didn't know much about it. The rest, as they say, is history....
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10-03-12 12:11.20 - Post#2501007
Beautiful blade. Is that considered a long leaf style? This is a long leaf:  At more than 32 ounces, this genuine Nepalese military khukuri shows that HI didn't originate the sharpened prybar. The Gahendra Martini with it, in caliber .577-450, is not very subtle either. 
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10-04-12 04:51.56 - Post#2501131
Good lord, bet THAT was a shoulder-buster! |
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
 10-05-12 14:50.28 - Post#2501396
shows that HI didn't originate the sharpened prybar. I thought Becker Knife and Tool invented the sharpened pry-bar  Yeah, that's a beast. Makes my ASTK look like a sirupate! |
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10-12-12 13:27.15 - Post#2502707
Before the Nepalese Army had Martinis, there were Nepalese P-53 Enfields - and assorted edged weapons for close work. 
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10-20-12 16:35.11 - Post#2504367
And before the Enfield was the Brown Bess - complete with "kukri" bayonet. 
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10-27-12 04:22.55 - Post#2505675
A veteran of WWII, the blade of this Mk3 khukuri is stamped "K44". 
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
10-27-12 14:37.47 - Post#2505818
very nice! That butt cap looks like it has some curvature to it. |
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11-02-12 15:33.59 - Post#2506991
Two veterans of The Great War - a MkII khukuri, and a 1909 ShtLE Mk.III. 
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11-09-12 15:47.05 - Post#2508568
Imagine a Gurkha soldier in WWI as he carrried all this gear! Not shown are a gas mask and entrenching tool. The khukuri is a MkI. 
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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11-09-12 18:00.54 - Post#2508586
Great photo Berkley, but heck, I carry the same kit squirrel hunting.
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11-15-12 16:01.06 - Post#2510029
A more useful rig for squirrel hunting - the CBKCC* khukuri from HI.  *Chesapeake Bay Knife Collectors Club
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
11-16-12 01:30.48 - Post#2510083
Very nice Berkley. What are the specs on that? |
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11-16-12 05:43.29 - Post#2510118
What are the specs on that?  (Measurements are eyeballed with a ruler, so some conversions aren't exactly equivalent.  )
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
11-16-12 15:21.47 - Post#2510227
So roughly the size of my HI kagas katne. Cool! Especially cool with the fancier fittings! |
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11-16-12 15:50.23 - Post#2510229
I definitely am attracted to fancy fittings. 
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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11-17-12 01:54.13 - Post#2510280
I definitely am attracted to fancy fittings. I'd say! 
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11-18-12 02:53.40 - Post#2510472
Bling it on!  
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Angkhola Member |
11-20-12 03:41.34 - Post#2510913
Hey guys, i didn't want to open a new thread so i am asking here. Can anybody identify this kamis mark? The kukri it belongs to was a gift of a gurkha soldier to my father, who serves in the British Army. The only thing i know is that it was made in Kathmandu but i don't know by whom or when. The kukri is a very very nice made chiruwa ang-Khola. I hope u can help me! Thanks |
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11-20-12 12:01.53 - Post#2511004
To my eye the markings don't look like characters in the Devanagari alphabet. I'm afraid I can't help - it doesn't look like any maker's mark I've ever seen.
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Angkhola Member |
11-20-12 20:53.01 - Post#2511111
That's sad to hear but thank's anyway Berkley. I'll ask my dad about it, maybe he can tell me more, but i doubt it. The fact that it is very well made doesn't let it appear as a cheap tourist kukri. |
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11-21-12 01:22.08 - Post#2511123
Would be great to see a picture of the whole khukuri.
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Angkhola Member |
11-21-12 04:35.44 - Post#2511155
Sure! Sorry for the poor quality, hope you still can see it properly. The khukuri is 16 inch ol., 1/2 inch thick and it weighs ~2 pounds. |
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11-21-12 04:42.49 - Post#2511157
Fine looking khukuri - hope your dad can tell you more about it.
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11-24-12 13:21.40 - Post#2511859
More bling - a Nepalese kothimora khukuri. In addition to the silver mounted scabbard, the butt plate is silver, the horn handle is encircled with silver rings and inlaid with silver pins. 
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11-24-12 23:36.42 - Post#2511931
That is a really nice khukuri,how old is it?and where do you buy those nice khukuris? |
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11-25-12 02:25.24 - Post#2511959
I reckon it dates to the early 1900s. I found this one on eBay. A widow was liquidating her late husband's collection. He bought this one in the 1980's and never polished it, so the whole thing was black. It looked terrible in the photos, and I was the only bidder. The nice lady sent along the original auction catalog from Wallis & Wallis that the khukuri was listed in when her husband bought it. I paid considerably less than he had 25 years earlier, when it was shined up and there were a number of bidders.
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12-01-12 12:35.04 - Post#2513285
Many village khukuris are rough-and-ready workhorses, with the emphasis on the "rough". OTOH, somebody lavished hours and hours on the inlay of so many tiny brass and white metal pieces into the handle of this one, which is nonetheless still a workhorse blade. 
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12-06-12 06:10.54 - Post#2514246
My avatar khukuri, a 19th century Nepalese military dui chirra - the model for HI's dui chirra. 
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
12-06-12 14:33.06 - Post#2514487
Berkley, any markings on that? One of my cache khukuri has script on the spine. |
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12-06-12 15:52.23 - Post#2514515
No markings - this one was commissioned to its owner's specs, not government issued and marked. To learn more about deciphering inscriptions on the Nepal cache khukuris, see "Thrice Honoured Moon": The Mystery of the Nepalese Inscribed Khukuris.  Unfortunately the illustrations have disappeared, but there are other helpful links. Also see the Appendix on Nepalese markings in Guns of the Gurkhas by John Walter.
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12-15-12 16:32.22 - Post#2518239
This Himalayan Imports sirupate is, AFAIK, the last of its kind. The handles of the khukuri and by-knives are chandan, or sandalwood. This particular piece is more than 150 years old, and was salvaged from an old barn on Kami Sherpa's farm in Nepal. Unfortunately the wood did not travel well, and all the examples except this one developed major cracks and were returned. Pala removed the defective handles, ground them up and burned them as incense in a Bishwakarma puja.  This massive sirupati is 21" and weighs 33 ounces. It was made in the short-lived Shop 2, the precursor to BirGorkha. It was the first time HI had attempted to get the kamis to mark their initials on their work. This one is marked SN1 (Serial Number 1), Made KGR.  However, KGR (whoever he was) probably did not make this khukuri. KGR was the only person in the shop who was literate, so all the marked khukuris from Shop 2 bore his initials.
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12-23-12 05:14.34 - Post#2519918
  (Kagas katne [paper cutter] khukuri by HI).
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12-27-12 12:49.03 - Post#2520768
An appropriately festive outfit for the season, a presentation kothimora with red and green accents.    Presented to Acting Lt. Tule Ale, 2/2 Gurkha Rifles, Indian Distinguished Service Medal, during the Malayan Insurgency (1948-60).
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12-31-12 18:07.48 - Post#2521599
This is a very early military khukuri - notice the deeply carved fullering at the spine, the almost non-existent center spike in the cho (kaudi), narrow bolster joining the relatively straight blade shape and tapered, smooth grip. A similar khukuri in the National Museum in Kathmandu (inset) is provenanced to 1757.  If this one is that old - and there is really no way to know without provenance - it would have already been an antique when this East India Company musket was new.  ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ----- Happy New Year to all the friends of the Khukuri Cantina!
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01-09-13 08:37.13 - Post#2523511
This is probably a late WWII or post-war variation on two military designs. With the integral bolster of a M 43, but a blade shape similar to a MK 3 and horn grip scales, this is obviously a bazaar piece of mixed ancestry following no fixed pattern. A nice handling khukuri, though. 
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01-27-13 13:44.38 - Post#2527681
For chopping wood that nothing else seems able to cut, I use this extremely ugly but amazingly tough Nepalese village khukuri, with a handle made out of recycled Coke cans and toothpaste tubes. The blade, OTOH, appears to be made of Kryptonite.  Weight is 632 grams.
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01-31-13 18:07.07 - Post#2528570
 A classic Darjeeling-style khukuri, with a little extra bling for the handle. Made by K.B. Thakuri & Sons, Ghoom, Darjeeling, India. WWII or thereabouts.  
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02-04-13 03:49.15 - Post#2529451
Berk, With my slow overseas connection it took me most of the day to get through all of these pages but it was definitely worth it. I cant help but wonder though if you have one of every model of Khukuri ever made!!! Between you and Nasty you guys have the market cornered on Kuks!! |
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02-04-13 09:52.55 - Post#2529578
So many khukuris, so little time (and money) 
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02-07-13 02:15.28 - Post#2530296
The latest addition is a Sirmoor khukuri, with an ang khola blade. Possibly the work of Manton & Co., Calcutta; the handle is steel, engraved like the scabbard fittings and all nickel plated. 
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02-13-13 04:09.51 - Post#2531903
The chitlangi khukuri is a fairly recent development, derived from the older traditional chainpuri style with its bell-shaped butt and closed "eye of the dove" cho (kaudi). The distinctive features of the chitlangi are a heavy brass buttcap, decoratively cross-hatched handle and bolster, a fullered blade, and a scabbard with an angular front. The style was first developed by kamis in the Nepalese shop of Lalit Kumar Lama. It was originally introduced by the now-defunct importer Gurkha House around 1999. At first advertised as a "chainpuri ang khola sirupate", the name was quickly shortened to cheetlang. When the kamis Jag and Prem joined Himalayan Imports' crew, they took the design and the name was changed slightly to chitlangi. This is one of the very first cheetlangs from GH. It's still one of my favorites.  --------------- Happy Valentine's Day! 
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02-22-13 13:47.11 - Post#2534086
This is an interesting oldie. Lots of care and attention to detail went into the making of this presentation khukuri.   Wish I could decipher the monograms  .
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
02-22-13 14:43.51 - Post#2534091
Nice! Would that be the usual white metal or would that actually be silver? |
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02-22-13 15:12.23 - Post#2534095
Silver. It tarnishes pretty badly if not kept polished.
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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02-24-13 03:26.38 - Post#2534393
Savage Berkley, ...love those handle details.
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03-04-13 09:37.41 - Post#2536232
Speaking of handle details -  Artistry in wood and steel by Himalayan Imports kami Lokendra.
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03-10-13 15:48.25 - Post#2537498
Bill Martino, who founded the Khukuri Cantina, once said that "kothimora" means "rich man's khukuri". At least that's what his Nepalese father-in-law told him. While it's not a very good translation, it does convey the truth about many of the people who own kothimoras, from royalty to military brass.There are different levels of weath within any society, however, and the "village kothimora" is an example of trickle-down economics. Lacking the precious metals and exquisite workmanship of the more upscale versions, these are actually much more numerous than the silver and gold models. Usually of brass or "white metal", sometimes low-grade silver, ornamented with small semiprecious stones and decorated with typical Nepalese religious symbols, these are not tourist trinkets. They are the status symbols of village headmen and elders, proudly worn as male jewelry but usually being stout working knives for all their decoration.  
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03-11-13 12:47.19 - Post#2537679
Thanks for that posting Berkley, I never realised there were "user" kothimoras. That's a really good looking example!
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03-11-13 13:29.09 - Post#2537693
Here's an even nicer example being worn. Despite the better quality silver, the handle and accessory knives still show it's a working knife.  By way of contrast, here's a nineteenth century image of a Shah dynasty princess with a royal kothimora. Nothing about this picture says "work" .  . 
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03-17-13 16:08.08 - Post#2538814
Speaking of non-working, here's something a bit different in the way of a tourist khukuri:  The tourists for whom these Indian decorator pieces were intended were from an earlier time, during the British raj. 
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03-21-13 15:43.35 - Post#2539574
An unusual piece, especially the cross-hatched or checkered treatment of the bolster. The handle is very black wood, with no visible grain - possibly ebony.   Length 19"; maximum blade width 2 1/2"; thickness at bolster 5/16"; ridged spine. 670 grams. Zombies beware.
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TheScoundrel_70 Master Member KnifeNut!
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03-22-13 07:27.17 - Post#2539701
That looks near tailor made for beheading water buffalo! Do you know any of that beastie's history Berkley? ( the blade beastie, not the buffalo beastie )
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03-22-13 08:49.07 - Post#2539719
Do you know any of that beastie's history Berkley?  I wish I did!
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03-22-13 09:18.13 - Post#2539725
Very cool version, regardless of its history. It seems to have very fluid lines, all curves and very little straight lines or angles. If the zombies do come, I hope whoever swings that had good arm strength and stamina, given my lessons learned off the one I had made!
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03-26-13 01:30.29 - Post#2540301
Berkely, that curved one is magnificent! I love the knurling on that little band too. Just posting my darling KHHI Scourge on here as well.  |
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03-29-13 10:03.04 - Post#2540986
The first Bollywood zombie movie is just hitting the screen, so maybe it's time to dust off this Indian semi-classic: 
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04-06-13 16:00.56 - Post#2542731
Here is an Indian khukuri with a history. If only it could tell us what it is. A typical native khukuri of the Darjeeling type, complete with carved wooden handle. However, it has apparently been adapted for military use by fashioning a frog from the top half of a scabbard for a standard issue WWII Bitish military machete, dated 1940. 
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TheScoundrel_70 Master Member KnifeNut!
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04-07-13 06:35.17 - Post#2542827
Hey! I recognize that sheath! There's a machete at the cottage with a heavy leather backstitched sheath. What gets called a "bolo" pattern machete. The sheath retention strap has a brass stud on it, and is light tan leather. I seem to recall seeing the Collins Gator on the blade, and the handle scales look and feel like black Bakelite. Very cool find Berkley, and good eye recognizing the recycled sheath as what it is!
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04-13-13 11:00.26 - Post#2544153
Long ago, when Uncle Bill Martino was the first moderator of this Cantina, Himalayan Imports brought in some very interesting villager khukuris. These were not made in the HI shop, but actually produced in tiny aruns by village kamis who carried their wares long distances over mountain paths to the HI shop. A few, which were good enough to carry the HI name, were sold to eager buyers like me. This sirupate, at 16.5", and 16.3 ounces, is purely a fighter. I told Uncle Bill that, if I tried to carry this in my Jeep I would break out laughing if I ever had to try to convince a LEO that this was "just a tool, Officer, just a tool". 
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04-20-13 02:51.51 - Post#2545430
Here is another tourist khukuri:  As shown by the emblem on the scabbard, this is a souvenir of the CBI Theater. There were a lot of tourists in the area buying souvenirs c. 1945. 
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04-27-13 09:46.04 - Post#2546833
This pattern has been the subject of much discussion. Some say that it was never issued to Gurkhas, while another authority says khukuris of similar design were issued to the 3rd Gurkha Rifles during WWII.  This particular specimen came from Australia, as many of this type seem to. Almost a million Australian troops served in WWII, and many who served in Asia and the Pacific carried khukuris. This blade shows evidence of sharpening on a grindstone, a not uncommon occurrence in wartime conditions.
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04-30-13 09:17.06 - Post#2547254
  Just a test to see if anybody notices - no, it's not a khukuri  .It's the "Christmas katana" by Himalayan Imports, with a kothimora scabbard of silver, turquoise and coral. Best $20 investment I ever made.
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
04-30-13 11:52.18 - Post#2547282
I've looked hard at HI's sword offerings. One day it'll wear me down. |
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Big Mike Master Member KnifeNut!
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05-01-13 03:13.10 - Post#2547359
Just a test to see if anybody notices - no, it's not a khukuri... Of course we notice!
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05-03-13 04:53.40 - Post#2547691
Also not a khukuri:  I posted a pic of this in the General Forum thread on 1800s knifemaking, so why not here as well. The Himalayan Imports Cherokee Rose. Inspired by a Texian hero, as interpreted by Hollywood movies, designed by a Cherokee and made by a Nepalese - something for everybody. ---------------------- Next -- back to khukuris!
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05-05-13 10:57.41 - Post#2548051
back to khukuris! 
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Bemo Journeyman KnifeNut! |
 05-05-13 11:14.27 - Post#2548058
Love that picture. The dui chirra's always call my name. But it's in Nepalese and I don't always hear it |
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05-11-13 01:55.49 - Post#2548842
The handle on this Nepalese sirupate khukuri is made from brass. The two sides and butt cap are sheet brass hammered from the reverse side to create a design in low relief, a technique known as repoussè. The pieces are then soldered together to form a single unit. That is filled with a wooden plug and laha and attached just like a horn or wooden handle, making the balance just as blade-heavy as any other khukuri. Although requiring a lot of skilled work, it makes for a better-handling weapon than would be the case if the handle were cast from a single piece of heavy brass. A khukuri like this would be a status symbol for its owner. 
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05-19-13 10:39.01 - Post#2549933
That is a helluva bargain, man! |
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