18in Sirupati out of stock ... got something else

gurkha berserka

gurkha berserka

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Well I just got done conversing with Auntie. I guess the 18 Sirupati is out of stock at the moment. I was bummed until I read the email further. I guess she has a WWII 18 in-stock at the moment and she offered it to me at the same price... Wow... that's like $20 bucks off. HI really is a great company

I was planning on ordering the WWII or M43 on my next HI order anyway so I guess I will take the WWII and wait a month to order the 18 sirupati. No biggie and I also saved a bit thanks to Auntie...truth be told I would of paid the extra 20 just to have a HI in my hands faster ;).

Does anyone have experience with the WWII model? What insight can you offer on its attributes? I am very excited and cant wait to have it in my grasp...
 
I do not have a WWII as of yet; however, Uncle Bill was a strong advocate of its many attributes, and many members here are fans of it as well.
 
I'd send the extra 20 bucks anyhow. It's worth it. Most of us send a little extra each order (when we can) to help our favorite knife makers and auntie a little bit.

She's a class act.
 
Bawanna said:
I'd send the extra 20 bucks anyhow. It's worth it. Most of us send a little extra each order (when we can) to help our favorite knife makers and auntie a little bit.

She's a class act.
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Agree with Bawanna, send her the $20. It will go to the Kamis for medical cost or another good cause. That is how she is. You got a good blade, do the right thing..
 
plus the rewards in good vibes cannot be overestimated --- this is not some charity where all the money goes to some chump who wants a new house in the states-- this is money that goes to take care of the guys that give us this unique product, every dime helps these guys directly, its why we all are so attached to the place I think.

Its good no matter how you cut it: Fair trade product, helps hard working craftsman and their families, provides medical care and education to those families, best knife for the money, made in a traditional fashion 30 generations old( at least), supporting that tradition and one of the poorest most disadvantaged nations on earth ( nepal)

so it always feels good to give a bit extra, as you know none is wasted.
 
How can I send her the extra $20? Just send it via mail? I had already made payment for the kukri or else I would of refused the discount. I have done a lot of research on HI and I am aware of how well Bill treated his people before his passing. In truth I actually did feel a little "cheap" just accepting the discount but like I said earlier, I had already made payment so I couldn't run my card for the full amount. I know the product I will receive will far exceed my cost.
 
If you want, you can always just send auntie a donation via Paypal to himimp@aol.com, and leave a comment that it's for a donation to the kami fund, and I usually send an email to auntie at himimp@aol.com as well to let auntie know.
 
Yup just do the PayPal thing. I didn't mean in anyway to lay a guilt trip on you or suggest your cheap or anything. I'm cheap, there I said it.
I was just throwing a suggestion out there. Do it next time, do it this time, we still love you, well like ya, don't even know ya yet and either way no mano mano ya know.

All good.
 
LOL Bawanna...thanks for the love. I have only been on this forum for a few days and the wealth of knowledge and hospitality I have been receiving is just wonderful. You guys are all great and have a ton of stuff to offer. Thanks for the paypal advice everyone. I see myself acquiring the entire catalog of HI's stuff. I already have my next purchase few purchases worked out muahahhaah.

Do the kami's ever produce custom pieces or one offs that they sell through HI? I saw a couple pieces on this forum that aren't on the website. Can we commission a custom piece from a kami? I have the HIKV and I need a fix
 
Yes, but customs can take a long time, there is currently a backlog of orders, please allow up to six months or more.

Communicate with auntie as to what you would like, shape, size, weight, spine thickness, etc... Sometimes sending her an actual size wood model will help, the more information you communicate to her, the more she'll be able to help the kamis produce your custom.
 
Hehe, good stuff here. Congrats on a great blade gurkha berserka. I think you will love the WWII.
As for the extra donation thing. I think many of us, when we get a blade add something extra and just add in the note that it is for the kami medical fund or something. It is by no means necessary, Auntie does what she does with the pricing and as long and she is happy with the price that is that. But if your circumstances allow, it is a great option to provide a little extra to help.
As far as customs HECK YEAH!!! There are many times that Kamis will make unusual blades in limited numbers like the Padam Sugas recently. Then sometimes later they might return another batch of those...or they may never make them again. I don't know how they decide LOL. But there is also the option of modeling out a blade that is your special fantasy. If you can get something for Auntie to work with the kamis to understand what you are looking for. They can make it.
Heck a number of the blades out there were designed by forumites. The YCS is probably the most famous example. Someone else can speak to how you need to get your vision demonstrated to the Kamis well enough for them be able to make it.
 
I'm reminded of the story Uncle Bill shared where a customer wanted a pick as part of the tools in a set. Just a tapered thin punch or awl.
Customer whittled one out of wood and they sent it over for the kamis to duplicate. In transit the end broke of an inch or so back from the tip.

The kami's duplicated it perfectly in two pieces broken about an inch or so back from the trip. I don't recall now how many tries it took before he got them to understand make it all one piece.

I still get a chuckle out of that story and I'm sure there are a million others similar to it.
 
That was the YCS. I enjoyed that story as well:thumbup: My 2005ish YCS has a flat tip as well. Maybe I should look down in the bottom of the sheath and see if the other piece is down there;)
Bawanna said:
I'm reminded of the story Uncle Bill shared where a customer wanted a pick as part of the tools in a set. Just a tapered thin punch or awl.
Customer whittled one out of wood and they sent it over for the kamis to duplicate. In transit the end broke of an inch or so back from the tip.

The kami's duplicated it perfectly in two pieces broken about an inch or so back from the trip. I don't recall now how many tries it took before he got them to understand make it all one piece.

I still get a chuckle out of that story and I'm sure there are a million others similar to it.
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A detailed wooden model and some plans are the way to go I think with a custom piece. Now I need to get to the drafting table then the wood shop. Six months or so doesn't seem that much of a wait...heck I would wait a year for a custom piece from HI's kami's.

Thanks for the wooden model idea, I love working with would and it allows me to get the proportions correct.
 
It can take a year, remember there is lots of international shipping and customs -- the wood model is the fail safe though, you will get a very direct representation using that-- I just asked for certain old models of HI blades and linked pictures "these ones" and the order was placed.
 
Welcome to the forums and congrats on your recent purchase. The WWII model is one of my Favorites. It's based off of a WWII Khukri, handles akin to the M43 (another based off a WWII design). It's a good cross between weapon and worker. It will handle chopping and limbing trees all day and handle M/A type uses also. My 16.5" WWII was one of my most used blades for a long time. These days, I mostly do brush clearing so my 20" Sirupati see's more use. Also got an 18" WWII, it sees occasional use and will probably see more and more use as time goes on. The handle on mine is a little long for my taste, but it chops good.

Would love to see pictures of your Khukri, once you get it.
 
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