Another barely a blem -- 18" WWII by Murali. Pix and bargain.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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Here is a very decent 18 inch, 1.75 pound, WWII made and marked by Murali. The fit and finish far exceed mil specs and the edge hardness is about Rc 58 - 59 and edge is good and sharp. Karda and chakma are fine. Karda is very neatly done with slight fuller and very hard edge. Scabbard is missing the tip but maybe I can find one and send it along. I'll look but no promises. Frog is 100 year HI superfrog.

What is wrong with the khukuri? There is a grainline in the handle that may or may not develop into a crack. Only time will tell but even if it does it will be a superglue fix. And, there is a small indentation near the tip where Murali worked out a forging flaw. The knife is in no way compromised but it does not measure up to the perfect standards expected from HI.

Take $50 off for the cosmetic flaw and missing chape (maybe missing) and we will deliver this rig to your for $95.

Call or email if interested.

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Uncle Bill
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[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 08-10-2000).]
 
In a couple of days it'll have been 3 months without a new one for me... I'll continue to be strong.
 
AHH Rusty, you are a stronger man than I

Well, then again, don't you have close to 25 Khuks by now?

Well, wait a minute again, if you have that many khuks and your wife still hasn't killed you for buying to many then I'm back to my original sentiment-you are a stronger man than I
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Rob
 
In my opinion, this is a pretty good deal for one of the new guys so I would strongly suggest you take up Uncle Bill on his offer. I will pass on this one for the time being.

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Harry


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Me. I'll take it, grain line, tip, topi and all. I'll just eat ramen noodles for awhile. I'll send you my work address so the little lady doesn't get upset.
 
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