A Pair of GH Chianpures

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Craig Gottlieb

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I'm so embarrassed at why I didn't post these two khukuris last week - I didn't know their names! Well, I finally found the name on the air waybill, and here they are (I'm pretty sure they are called chainpures):

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I've got two. They are about 15 inches long, are pretty thick (a bit thicker than the standard SN1), and have an all-wood handle (the full spike tang is fastened with a diamond shaped piece of brass like with other khukuris of the more regular variety). The cho is rather interesting - the closed cho variety.

Seventy bucks, shipping included for each (to the US). Interested parties please don't email, but instead, leave word here (I had a problem with the mini-mes - some confusion over who came first, an email or a post).

Also, would appreciate knowing if there'd be any interest in carrying these on a more regular basis.

And anybody with info on why the cho is closed rather than open would be greatly appreciated.



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Craig Gottlieb
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Oh Man, you're doing it to me again.

I got the cash put aside for the WWIII and just started saving for a Sirupati. Now you come out with these Chainpures. I'm never gonna get ahead of the power curve at this rate.

That's it! I'm selling the lawn mower!! That should put me just about over the top.

Anybody wanna buy a lawn mower??

Blackdog

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Craig,

Set one aside for me. I'll be calling you with my information in a couple of days.

Chris
 
Thanks Chris - got your call and your Chainpure and Bhojpure are on the way this afternoon. By the way, I did decide to send along that "project" Bhojpure I was working on. If you don't like the silver bolster and buttcap, some good polish should strip the finish right off.

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I couldn't really tell from Blackdog's post if he was ordering one or not, but if one's available I'll take it. If not, I'll take the next one that comes in.
 
Steven: I think Blackdog is passing on this one, so I'll set one aside for you. It's actually in the hands right now of my photographer/friend, so I'll have to wait until it comes back. But when it does, I'll ship it out, along with a little something I want you to test out for me.

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Steven,

Craig is right, I'll have to pass on the Chianpuri for the time being. Couldn't find anyone who wanted to buy my lawn mower
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. The WWIII and a 15" Sirupati are already stacked up in the holding pattern. All in good time.

Thanks for your concern though. Enjoy your Chianpuri and let us know how it feels in the hand. Some pictures would be most welcome too
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Blackdog

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[This message has been edited by Blackdog (edited 11 November 1999).]
 
Nice khukuri, Craig

I do have to admit that I am getting what feels like a case of GHKV(Gurhka House Khukuri Virus - first official mention of this khukuri virus variant on the GH forum) coming on...
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Any of these still available? Pricing? Doh!! $70.00 US including shipping...that'll teach me to do posts at 3 in the morning...

Harry

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[This message has been edited by Kozak (edited 12 November 1999).]
 
Kozak, I see evidence of an epidemic of the GHKV coming on. And, in years to come, the afflicted will give you credit for being the first to realize it.

It's terrible, the suffering we khukuri-obsessed types must endure!! Such sweet agony!
 
Steven: I'm honored - GHKV! Kozak: Your sentence is hereby postponed - I probably won't get another order in until just before Christmas. Pester me about it when I start making posts about "New Shipments" and stuff. I'll definitely order a few more of these.
 
Kozak: Well, it turns out that I DO have one left. But I have to ask the rest of the crowd: has somebody already reserved this one (it's still at the photographer's)?

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Craig, you need to check out the earlier responses on this thread (Nov. 11, especially) -- you may be referring to the khuk that I already reserved (since you informed me it was at the photographer's, I suspect it's the same one).

[This message has been edited by Steven F (edited 16 November 1999).]
 
Early senility IS setting in! If I'd only read higher, it would have been perfectly obvious to me that Steven had reserved the last Chainpure! Sorry for the confusion, Steven and Kozak!

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"thunk"

Craig, I'll wait until you get another shipment of these in.

Steven, you lucky dog you.

Harry
 
Kozak: I'd suggest that you file a request for one on the Christmas Special thread - that way I won't forget when I make my order.

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And Steven: Sorry for such the delay in getting your Chainpure to you - my friend who took the pictures has been out of town, and returns this weekend - so I'll be able to pick them up this week and get it out to you.

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