A Last Few Pics of Reno Visit

[Bookie]

Here are a few pics taken while at Reno to share with you. Hope you enjoy them.

Mrs. Martino handing the Bawanna & Bookie Reno Specials to us.

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Kami Sherpa is holding a mini-sword which has a rather unique bi-metal habaki that I admire. The sword is very well balanced and is capable of performing some wicked slicing & dicing.

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Yarrrgh, matey! Mrs. Martino shows off her fierce face to frighten me into submission. We had fun doing this shot and laughed a lot.

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Kami Sherpa is no longer in Nepal, but has a small workshop to play in to keep boredom away.

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Bookie be one lucky puppy! I was allowed to hold a blade once worn by a King of Mustang. It is old, but still in wonderful shape. Balance is great and the white metal components are beautifully chased. This is one serious blade.

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The last photo is my personal favorite. It is an impromptu study of Kami Sherpa, whom I respect very much, holding Bawanna's pattern welded knife blank in the doorway of his shop.

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I brought this home to hang in my shop. It has been autographed by Mrs. Martino and her Father, Kami Sherpa.....such an honor for me and a wonderful going away present.

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[SingleGrind]

Awesome shots Bookie!! Thanks for sharing, looks like it was a great time

 

[cul4u01]

Love them pics! Thanks for sharing!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Steve Tall]

Thanks Bookie. Great photos.

 

[stwm]

I am very blessed to be a part of this beautiful extended family. thanks for sharing.

 

[Bigbore577]

I love the picture with Pala in the doorway holding Bawanna's knife blank. Almost appears stoic besides his appreciation of the blade.

 

[svengj]

Great photos . Must have been nice to have been there .

 

[Yangdu]

We had a great visit with everyone
Thank you for sharing