Are you a khukuri collector or user?

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I am a collector, except for 1 knife I carried long ago.
I don't agree that because my HI khukuris rest along with their parents, grand parents and great grand parents that they are being disrespected.
To have a knife and appreciate it for its' history, workmanship and aethestic value shows as much honour to the blade and its' kami as does the lucky fellow who has a chance to 'use' it.


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JP
 
John,

I have to agree with your reasoning on this one, it just isn't the material aspect of having a khukuri, but as you mention, the history, workmanship, and asthetic value as well. I would add spiritual and cultural aspects to that also. Then again, sometimes, nothing beats taking out a khuk and going to the woodpile and taking out your frustrations on logs that need to be chopped up.

Good point too, Uncle Bill.

Harry

[This message has been edited by Kozak (edited 01-18-2000).]
 
Harry, I totally agree about the spiritual and cultural. I consider them as part of the aesthetic reasons.
As for whacking at a stump or dead branches, I have had the great pleasure of letting a khukuri help me feel that power in it's blade too.

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JP
 
What I've learned on this forum has changed what I get now. I started with shop 1's, often blems, got some villagers, and now am turning from the middle of the road to both sides at the same time.

The one I keep handiest ( as defense )is a 19" Chainpuri handled Village Sirupati. The one I use in the yard is a villager Chainpuri, The length of a WWII (17") and the weight of the BAS (1 1/4 lbs.) The villagers are like military finish rifles. They are to be treated well, and USED, taken care of, given respect, and USED again.

The other end are the museum grade ones, as now I know what I'm looking for. Half a dozen and climbing. Not used, but still carrying the spirit and culture of Nepal
 
Without getting deep because I have discussed a similar topic with someone, I'm a user.

I finally, finally got lucky and got a 20" Village Sirupati. I originally wanted a 12" that I could carry comfortably, essentially a chopper.

I have a slight interest in using weaponry. Anybody in the other forums can tell you.
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I'm no collector of khukri's, I leave that to my neighbor, Mr. Powell. Hopefully, I can hang out with him and see his collection. I'm just waiting to get my Indian Tulwar in the mail, it'll go well with the Khukri and shield.
 
Smoke,
It would be my absolute pleasure to have you or any other HI forum members see my collection if they are in the Bay Area.

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JP
 
John, invitation accepted. However, It will have to wait until next year's MacWorld Expo in San Francisco(I plan to attend).

Harry
 
Harry, John has some stuff worth seeing. And a few junkers to round out the collection. Sorry, John, but you know what I think about some khukuris.

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Uncle Bill
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[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 01-19-2000).]
 
Before just see and then buy one just to test and then buy 2 because I like the shape and then order 3 and now become collector.

[This message has been edited by mrjcyber (edited 01-19-2000).]
 
Originally posted by mrjcyber:
Before this I 'm just interested Malaysian blade called Golok. One upon the time I look my friend Mohd is surfing the internet and looking for Khurkeri. For the first time I look the Khurkeri i'm not interested of it untill Mohd show me the real one that he order through this forum. When I see this blade and read how powerful of it ..then it reverve my mind to become the collector and the user.
Before decide to buy only one but now got 2 already and still waiting 3 on the air.
May be this forum and how Pakcik Bill handle this forum also influence me very much.


Before hate now love ..the magic khurkri.
mahamad
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Uncle, the truth is what you think you see through your own eyes, but I absolutely have a few losers on my wall.
You know what they say, one man's junk is another man's treasure.



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JP
 
Hey, that El Camino is a classic. It only needs a big bunch of TLC to make it happy.
I can just see you and Yangdu motoring around...

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JP
 
If I am not mistaken - there is another class of Khukuris owners - this type of owners were responsible in causing HI Khukuris become more popular among knive enthusiasts - they are those who are classified as the elite group of Khukuris (Ab)users. Thanks a lot to them!

Anyhow, I am not good at all to join this elite group!

NEPAL HO!
 
I am a collector but I have tried everyone of my H.I. khukuris with a little chopping, even my Banspatis. I always give them a little test drive so their spirit gets a chance to say ah, alive again.

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I currently own an HI 16.5" WWII that I use. It is the most used knife in my knife collection. I have chopped up a lot of wood with it. I'm interested in either the 18" WWII or the 18" AK. The weapon/tool combination of the WWII is attractive to me, but I have the same mindset as Mohd, and wouldn't mind the extra weight of the 18" AK, so when I scrouge up enough money, I'll probably get the AK.

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Bob
 
Yes;
Guilty, I collect but do not use as much as I would like to. I have a collection of knives, that spans about 40 years. I have talked to Bill a few times since he started selling under the H/I Brand, but never made a purchase until about 3 years ago. I think I have maybe 13 or 14 of Bill`s knives, and find them to be some of the most enjoyable to collect.The bulk of what I collect is hand made , slip joint multiblades. I also have a representation of other Asian Blades,some real deal hand made Nordic, and finnish knives, and some good bowies. My two favorite types are the Khukuris Bill has made,and the great blades of Bailey Bradshaw, a maker with great talent, and the manners of a gentelman. He and Bill must know each other.How many, maybe I should not count.

Floyd
 
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