6 good ones

John Powell

John Powell

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DrDan asked for my 10 "best". Just can't put one ahead of another, but here are some favorites.
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very nice :) if you were to say to me i could have my pic and keep one of these beutys. i would take the first on the left :p
it has an exquiste blade,nice handle, it exudes simple beuty,and speaks of its deadlyness.

it is a plain jane but has class :p :) IS IT MINE NOW JOHN PLEEEEEESE
 
I've tried begging, Ken. Hasn't worked for me yet. Good luck, though.
 
John, we knew you were a good guy but you are a real prince to follow Steve's lead and put all of these gorgeous khuks up for raffle! Put me down for 10 tickets right now! ;)

Seriously, I love 'em all, but that long slender one in the middle with that deep curve and ivory handle and blue scabbard is just the best. Thanks for sharing!

Norm
 
I'm pretty sure all these have individually shown up on this forum before, but it's nice seeing them together.

The hanshee in the middle was known as the "1000 Pound kukri" for a while in UK auction circles. I wish each of you could handle it since it truly is a spectacular knife and how a hanshee should feel plus all the great workmanship.

Kraken, you picked the only kukri in this group made in England. It too is quite a remarkable example that would be wonderful (but very difficult) to reproduce. Bill and Yangdu have handled both of these knives and were truly impressed. High praise indeed.

I'm glad you all enjoy the pictures.
 
John, when you arrange them as you have, one can see the beauty intrinsic to the Khukuri form.

Even from left field, the Smithsonian, or as a lover of the Bowie or Samuri blades, you'd have to acknowledge the Kukri is at the top of the heap.

They're among the most beautiful shapes of all hand held steel.


munk
 
Impressive grouping to say the very least. The hanshee two over from the "1000 pounder" is seen handled by Yangdu on H.I.'s website; one of my favorities to be sure.

Tom Linton... DONE! :D

John... I'm sure you're perfecting your book, going over all the information making sure it's historically accurate, and placing only the most breathtaking photos on its pages... I look foward to the day when the book is available for sale. It will be a "coffee table, show off item", that will definitely attract a lot of attention, especially mine. :D Thanks for sharing your collection with us!
 
Thanks for the pic, John.


Now, if I could get blade #6 mated to handle #5 stuffed in sheath #4 (or similar) and toss in the kardas from #2.....

:D
 
Dan,

How about you make wooden models of the two on the right, and send them over to the shop?

I'll find the money to buy some like that! :D

Tom

ps thanks for the pics John!
 
Just so no one gets confused there is only one hanshee in that picture. Dr D don't know if you meant two to the right or left, but I think Yangdu was holding a "palace kothimora" in the pix I posted a while back.

left to right;
English made all steel ek chirra
budhume with watered blade
sirupate
hanshee
elaborately engraved dui chirra
I consider this last ek chirra a perfect shape

I'm glad you all liked the photo. I'll put together another group.
 
John Powell said:
#6 = elaborately engraved dui chirra
I consider this last ek chirra a perfect shape.
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I'll drink to that!
 
Since that pierced one you posted a few months back isn't one of the good ones, I'll be happy to get such trash out of your collection. I'll even pay shipping.

hope this helps, Scot
 
John Powell said:
left to right;
English made all steel ek chirra
budhume with watered blade
sirupate
hanshee
elaborately engraved dui chirra
Click to expand...

I'll bite...what's ek?
 
the little brother of DUI as in DUI CHIRRA or 2 fullers formed on a blade.

sun = 0
ek = 1
dui = 2
tin = 3
 
More beautiful kukris from Rod's extensive collection. Just as impressive are all the Gurkha Regimental badges he has.
 
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