21" Dui Chura Came In - Need help identifying the kami - 5 pointed star

roninsgrips · Jun 6, 2014

Hello folks,

A gorgeous unused 21" Dui Chura came in with all of its bone handled tools. The guesstimate is that it was bought from HI around 2011 or 2012. The kami sign is an open 5 pointed star and I am wondering who it is. It is not the six sided star made by two triangles.

Will post pics later but am wondering if any of the old timers can help me ID the kami.

Best wishes to all,

George

ndoghouse · Jun 6, 2014

21"

Cant wait to see that one! Dont know the Kami tho?

roninsgrips · Jun 6, 2014

Here are the photos - the stuff on the blade is the oil from storage:

So there it is

Any thoughts on the kami?

Bawanna · Jun 6, 2014

How sweet is that! Gorgeous. I too can't help on the kami, don't recall ever seeing that mark before.

Karda or Auntie will come through for us I'm sure. Curious myself.

Steve Tall · Jun 6, 2014

From another thread, the five-pointed open star was identified as the mark of Hari.

arbiter said:
That is the mark of Hari. I have an M-43 made by him that is superb.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/922306-Need-help-identifying-kami-markings

roninsgrips · Jun 6, 2014

That sure looks like the mark Steve - Hari it is. Thank you!

Bawanna · Jun 6, 2014

I emailed Auntie and she confirms your suggestion.

Dear Joe,

This is Hari Bhadur Kami's mark.
He made knife for HI few years back. He went back to his home and never return again.
Hope this helps

Yangdu

roninsgrips · Jun 6, 2014

Thank you Bawanna!

ndoghouse · Jun 6, 2014

Thats is some beautiful craftsmanship! The tools are very nicely made as well. Are the extras intended for a specific purpose like leather work or just general tools? Other than normal K&C there is a scraper and the rest look like punches or awls.

Bawanna · Jun 6, 2014

I thought you had one of those?

Bawanna · Jun 6, 2014

Wait, maybe that was Pugs. Just recently got the dressed up version.?? Can't remember if it's still called a Dui Chura?
I guess I better keep studying and logging in data. Just when I think I'm finally getting stuff figured out I realize I'm just as dumb as I was yesterday.

Wow, there's an opening for Bookie I'm sure he won't ignore.

roninsgrips · Jun 6, 2014

Here is a close up of the tools:

Shavru · Jun 6, 2014

Those tools are awesome. The saw is a work of art and the punches incredible. Not sure what the "kit" would be for some nice diverse tools between them.

J W Bensinger · Jun 6, 2014

That's a nice one.