Two weeks ago, I came to the realization that I needed a Khukuri. I did my due diligence, watched the videos, read the reviews, and thankfully, after about 8 hours of hard study, noticed a comment on a youtube video suggesting Himalayan Imports. I ordered directly off the "time capsule" web page (though I see now the forum is where the real action happens) and within a week my blade had arrived.
I knew having never owned a khukuri that I wanted something traditional as a starter knife, and after much agonizing (and a few more anonymous youtube tips from native Nepalis) I went with a 15" Sirupati. A "fighting" knife that could do some grunt work if required.
Loved the packaging, I read the copy of the Pakistan Times it shipped with, and the smell of good leather permeated the entire bundle. The scabbard is beautiful, super-secure fit. Strong, quality stitching, handsome black leather.
the karda and chakmak both fit snugly, and have already come in handy.
The handle is horn, as I had hoped, and I love it. Feels great and looks even better, excellent gripping. Beautiful wide pommel with brass. Great base control.
The Blade is unreal. It can literally be used as a mirror. It was sharp enough to draw blood easily, but probably not nearly as sharp as it could be. I'm a novice when it comes to convex grind, but look forward to improving. It destroyed the pinewood 4x4 post I tested it on, but it broke my heart to damage the perfect finish. Not heavy, but deceptively so for its size, I don't know If I'd want to size-up for anything other than a pure bushknife.
"Don't bring a knife to a khukuri fight" is what a sparring partner said the other day, and that's about the gist of it; not a lighting fast knife (Keeping an eye out for a 10-13ish Reti), but plenty of range, tons of chop and because of the unique balance and weight, really feels alive in your hand and is fun to swing.
Beautiful, beautiful knife. I'm hooked.
Cheers to Yangdu and everyone for all your help.
P.S. I couldn't identify the Kami mark, I think it's an Arjune, but it's hard to be sure.
http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/3tewodros/media/IMG_0567_zpsxkggzfnk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4
I knew having never owned a khukuri that I wanted something traditional as a starter knife, and after much agonizing (and a few more anonymous youtube tips from native Nepalis) I went with a 15" Sirupati. A "fighting" knife that could do some grunt work if required.
Loved the packaging, I read the copy of the Pakistan Times it shipped with, and the smell of good leather permeated the entire bundle. The scabbard is beautiful, super-secure fit. Strong, quality stitching, handsome black leather.
the karda and chakmak both fit snugly, and have already come in handy.
The handle is horn, as I had hoped, and I love it. Feels great and looks even better, excellent gripping. Beautiful wide pommel with brass. Great base control.
The Blade is unreal. It can literally be used as a mirror. It was sharp enough to draw blood easily, but probably not nearly as sharp as it could be. I'm a novice when it comes to convex grind, but look forward to improving. It destroyed the pinewood 4x4 post I tested it on, but it broke my heart to damage the perfect finish. Not heavy, but deceptively so for its size, I don't know If I'd want to size-up for anything other than a pure bushknife.
"Don't bring a knife to a khukuri fight" is what a sparring partner said the other day, and that's about the gist of it; not a lighting fast knife (Keeping an eye out for a 10-13ish Reti), but plenty of range, tons of chop and because of the unique balance and weight, really feels alive in your hand and is fun to swing.
Beautiful, beautiful knife. I'm hooked.
Cheers to Yangdu and everyone for all your help.
P.S. I couldn't identify the Kami mark, I think it's an Arjune, but it's hard to be sure.
http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/3tewodros/media/IMG_0567_zpsxkggzfnk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4
