27" Banspati

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JAY H

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I have been a bit busy lately, so I haven't been on-line. Well anyhow, a few days ago I received the 27" Banspati I asked uncle Bill to send, made by Bura, (the Royal Kami)
The engraving on the blade gives me a sense of what the engraver thinks, feel's, and see's in his own life, and what is in his thoughts. "It tell's me very much about Bura". Cheerful character, with the love and respect of life, his environment, and nature. And also very brave by the double dragons. It tells me the different sides of a person. This is someting I have have never seen. What a masterpiece! And I do have some very nice khukuri's with some excellent engraving.

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[This message has been edited by JAY H (edited 04 November 1999).]
 
It's interesting to me what different people "get out of" that piece. When I examined Bill's, I wasn't even looking at the engraving on blade or grip, and other than to note they were there, I didn't pay any attention to them.

What impressed me was the blade's symmetry, shape, balance, "clean lines" and other construction details. In a word, AWESOME.

My opinion of that piece would have been identical if there'd been no engraving at all. And while it's a lovely piece, I personally have no interest in owning one - to me, the reason I'm glad I've held it is that I now know what Bura can do on other pieces with more of a fighter or practical utility orientation.

The man is a true master.

Jim
 
A masterpiece in deed. Since I received mine a few days ago, I have looked at and admired it every night, trying to aborb all the details on the blade. I know I'll never "use" it. But I also know that it is something I definitely want to passed on to my children and their childern.

Julian
 
It is one of the best khukuris I have ever seen. As I said, I hope Bura lives long enough to make 10,000 more khukuris. And, he might just do that. The oldest man in Nepal died last year. He was 137 and had smoked for 125 years! And he drank khukuri rum! There is hope for me.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
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Right you are Jim! I can only imagine what something like a 15" or 20" Sirupati would feel like made by Bura. Even an AK special in different lengths. But I think it would be unrespectful to suggest these thoughts.
 
Hmmmm. No, I don't *think* it would be disrespectful. Certainly wouldn't be intended, although it's how it's recieved that matters.

I hope he's the one to make the first of that "special project" I had in mind. That'd be great!

Jim
 
Where is my Royal Khukri?You mentioned that it would be about 4 mos.,as I ordered my name in Devangagi,if it could be fit in to the pattern.Bura is not going to last forever.Polyurathane will take care of the green hand.Gloves will take care of the cold conductivity.

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As usual, ghost, yours caused a problem for the kamis. As Jim March noted the blade was entirely covered with engraving. The kamis' question: Where shall we put the name? There is no room for it. They will have to modify the standard engraving in order to accomodate your name. Another special project.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html
 
Ghost, Bill, a possible solution: if I recall correctly, the pommel-plate isn't engraved? If so, write out whatever you want into the brass pommel-plate in a "circular" fashion. It'll be readable even with the blade sheathed.

Just a thought?

Jim
 
Good idea,I`ll buy it.The Devangari name should not present a problem.Now that we have found a place to put it.This should blend in with the overall aesthetics,don`t you think?I like a personal touch to my weapons.

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Kewl! There's room for at *least* 25 or so reasonable-sized characters.

Jim
 
In that case Jim,perhaps something could be added in Devangari."My weapon is my life.My weapon,without me,it is useless.Without my weapon,I am useless"
I didn`t do that well.I am open to suggestions.
I do believe what I just said.

[This message has been edited by ghostsix (edited 07 November 1999).]
 
Ghost...truth be told, I'm not sure I agree. Your weapon(s) are an extension of you but ultimately YOU are the weapon, or to be more precise, your wits are. A good weapon becomes part of you, that's what can make the connection between the edge (or barrel) and your will so fast. That's why good grip and balance on a blade matter, otherwise you have to spend too much consious thought on dealing with poor design.

But WITHOUT the weapon, your will is unaffected...and that's the core of the weapons system.

Mad Dog is 100% right about that.

Jim
 
Just something that I picked up in combat.A different environment than most know of.The idea is,without your weapon,you are of no value.
 
I still have to respectfully disagree. Strongly. Worst case you fall back, set up an ambush, score yourself a weapon. Better case, raid a fallen friend or foe. Improvise. Your wits are the main weapon regardless.

Jim
 
You are correct.Your mind is your primary weapon.What I`m speaking of is Army teaching that says;if you are not combat effective,you are a liability to your unit.This is the elementry teaching.We are doing Apples and Oranges here.They weren`t speaking to proven Warriors.We know that weapons leap into a Warriors hands.
You might wish to read "The Rifleman`s Creed."It is the Inf.gospel,flawed as it might be for the experts.
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