Another new HIKV victim

Thanks Bob, the scabbard is a great piece of design and workmanship, but impractable for field carry. Uncle is to be thanked for taking on the task of having the sarki's make another one in the traditional style without the knife at hand- a venture to be avoided usually, but which produced somewhat useable results on this occasion, which is an anomaly.

The knife in that case looks like something an eighteenth century army field surgeon would have on the table, a far more fearsome aspect than it ever has in a typical scabbard.

The knife itself is a treasure, an example of Sanu's best work. I think that since he designed and made the original UBE he takes extra pride in a special order for one.

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Finn: Now THAT's a KNIFE!
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Clever scabbard, but I can see how it wouldn't be practical for carry. Is that frog stitched to the scabbard, or does it just drop the scabbard when you unsnap it?
In a related vein, what would a fast-draw Khukuri sheath look like? Split-back on the upper half with a snapped safety strap? I guess the bottom half would have to be pretty snug to keep it from rattling/rotating out if jarred with the strap off. Has anybody ordered anything like this before, Uncle?

Uncle Bill: How did the kamis come up with the design for your knife? I mentioned that it does look kinda Norteamericano to me, but I don't know if they had that in mind. Is it a recognizable variant of a local design, or is it something all-the-way original?
 
Bill posted a UBDOTD about a week ago that had a very nice Terry Sisco quick draw sheath for a Malla. You can use the "search" function or ask it to be reposted. I regret dithering about buying it, 'cause the sheath was worth the asking price that include the Malla.

Terry is Sarki at large for this group of miscreants, and does traditional and nontraditional scabbards.

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Thanks for the pointer DD. What a set that was. I kinda figured that would be the design.

Starting to lean more towards the Sirupati family (Thanks for the sensible advice from the good Mr. Holt.) I think the long Kobra might be more than I want tapping against my leg so I'm thinkin' 20" or 18" Sirupati.

BTW, I seem to remember early on that the Kobra was a little inconsistent in finish. Is that still the case, or are the kinks worked out?

The UBE is strong in the running for number 2. I think I might want something lighter, though, mebbe with a fuller or double fuller (dui chirra? did I get that right?) and a full tang. P'raps the YCS is a worthy candidate.

Oh, yeah, and gold plate would be nice. (Big fat sardonic
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('Course, judging by the work these guys turn out, they'd find a way to bloody well do it.)
 
Oh, btw Finn, on the Irish Notch thought, I heard a great Irish cheap shot not long ago (can't remember where).

"God created whiskey to keep the Irish from ruling the world."

Seeing as I'm Irish, I can write that without having to buy anyone a drink or getting my arse kicked.

Erin go Braugh!
 
Finnean;
I am one of the lucky ones to have gotten the latest UBDOTD on the UBE. I don't know about the deminsions of the new one (havn't got ANY yet)but if it turns out to be about the same size as your with the hinged case, would you consider selling just the case if you have another case for it?
I think I am now a little "heavied out"...I have a 15" AK AND the UBDOTD UBE both on the way.
Maybe I NEED a long Kobra now....hmmm gotta go count my mad money.

Regards;
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PS; if you want to email your answer, that will be just fine.

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Doc, it's not gold plate, but Harry has at least one with 24k gold inlay.
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And Ron you're FAR from Heavied Out.
There is still the Janawar Katne, 20"AK and GRS to go in the heavy stuff.
My GRS runs almost 3 Lbs even up.
Oh and lets not forget the Kora by all means.
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I can see it now, Ron sitting at his 'puter and saying, "What in the hell is a Kora?!?!?!"
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Doc,

Didn't you know- the Irish do rule the world. In a very polite, quiet way of course. Most Irish (and everybody else) are certainly unaware of this.

As regarding the scabbard on the link- The frog snaps onto the case, which is closed with two snaps. This always concerned me, the knife being a large one that would probably defeat the snaps readily.

As DeathDancer posted, Terry Sisco has the best design I've ever seen, and would be the person to consult.

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Muzzleup,

The case would be way to large for your new UBE. The scabbard you'll get with it will serve you better overall. I wouln't want to part with anyway. Thanks though.

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The kobra is made of either springs or files, the only khukuri coming out of BirGorkha to use files as stock. Those that are made from files have the hatchmarked surface of the file. Those made of springs have the magic stone mirror finish. I prefer the spring steel to the file but in Nepal nothing is wasted.

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With the exception of the old ones Bill.
The work Doc describes seems to call for a 20" sirupati type.
An AK is a bit heavy on a pistol belt, but you can balance it with a .45.
The weight does a lot of the work for you if you need that kind of force.
 
WHAT IN THE HELL IS A KORA?!?!?!
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And how much and were are the specs of a YCS?

Yvsa....aw come-on man its hard enough as it is!!! you guys @HI and Andy Prisco @ ATC are going to drive me to the poor house...'cours they might not let me into the ph with all these weapons! YES!
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Gp to Howard's FAQ and look under "Varients"
(It's 4th from the bottom on the index). Then the the next to last of the photos on the next page.

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Ron settle down now, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.
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I am a firm believer that you can't go wrong with any H.I.Khukuri and I have one for almost any task imaginable, some perhaps not as good as others, but suitable, kinda like the comparison between a 20"AK and a GRS. The AK is a better wood splitter, but the GRS is a better at tree felling.
And I have noticed in the past that if I didn't get one at least every 2 weeks that somehow I was being deprived.
Take the ones you get and get to know them intimately and you will find great satisfaction and will be able to go at least a month before you absolutely need another one.
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HIKV isn't a killer disease, but the side effects of a SO can be detrimntal when they find out how many you've bought in such a short time.
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