Bhairab khukuri, what a blade!

ferguson · Mar 1, 2009

When I saw the first Bhairab khukuri it seemed too flashy to me. But the thing really grew on me. One really can't get the full effect until you hold it in your hand. This thing is amazing. Very good workmanship. Much more lively in the hand than you imagine for such a large, heavy blade. 3 lbs. 12 oz, 25 1/4" overall length. Just the thing for those pesky Zombies! Thank you Aunt Yangdu!
Steve

DocH · Mar 1, 2009

What a Blade!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is this one of Vim's Masterpieces?
Thanks Much for sharing that Steve!!
Ed

greenwoods · Mar 1, 2009

Wow, Wow and Wow...
That's a hunka hunka choppin' luv, Steve:thumbup:

You'll either need a great steed or a strong purchase atop a hill, surrounded by loyal Sword and Shields to cut a swath with that beauty

I'd be honored to be at your shield wall

Mark

...and You know My Wimmin' all carry spears

titus010782 · Mar 1, 2009

Wow !!! Was this a special order??? DOnt see anything like it one the website. Then again, no Falcata and a few other things on the website.

Aunty Yangdu, please post some pictures of latest products when you get a chance.

Also, does HI produce spear heads too? 5160 would be ideal for spearheads

Karda · Mar 1, 2009

titus010782 said:
Wow !!! Was this a special order??? DOnt see anything like it one the website. Then again, no Falcata and a few other things on the website.

Aunty Yangdu, please post some pictures of latest products when you get a chance.

Also, does HI produce spear heads too? 5160 would be ideal for spearheads

Nope, H.I. doesnt produce spear heads, and never has, as far as i know.
Auntie usually posts new products here in the DOTD first, to see how well they are recieved and how popular they get. The ones that get really popular most likely become part of the shop lineup or are offered here at times.
The bhairab khukri is done usually as a special run and comes up for sale here from time to time, it can probably be special ordered. The Falcata IS on the main website, but not the shop site and can be found near the bottom on this page in the "special runs" section:
http://www.himalayan-imports.com/one-time-knives.html

Ugly Duck · Mar 2, 2009

Everybody's response seems to be "WOW!"

Maqua · Mar 2, 2009

That is pretty awesome...what is the dealio with the blade pattern? Is that some kind of blueing, patina, or heat treat result? Great score at any rate.:thumbup:

b.c.molin · Mar 2, 2009

ferguson said:
One really can't get the full effect until you hold it in your hand. This thing is amazing. Very good workmanship. Much more lively in the hand than you imagine for such a large, heavy blade. 3 lbs. 12 oz, 25 1/4" overall length.
Steve

Being one of the other fortunate Bhariab owners, I can only agree with every word Steve has written.

The effect of the copper inserts (any thoughts on their symbolism?) on the blade contrast with the cast brass hand guard and the Bhairab figurehead. The polish on my blade is dazelling to behold.

I think it is the weight of the hand guard and figurehead that add to the balance of the blade. On my old scales my 25.25inch Bhairab comes in at 64ounces or 4pounds exactly. For comparison my 24.25inch Giant Chitlangi Bowie comes in at 61ounces but it quite blade heavy as there is nothing to offset its 18inch blade compared to the Bhariab.

Swinging the Bhariab causes less stress on the wrist than is the case with the Giant Chitlangi Bowie especially when trying to stop the blades at the end of a stroke. I found the Bhariab just cuts through cardboard boxes better than my Hanwei Katana.

I hope to test it out on a few trees in the near future because this blade just calls out to me to be used to cut and chop!

DocH said:
Is this one of Vim's Masterpieces?

Ed

My belief is that there were five Bhariab's made, all by Vim Bhadur Kami.

Karda · Mar 2, 2009

Maqua said:
That is pretty awesome...what is the dealio with the blade pattern? Is that some kind of blueing, patina, or heat treat result? Great score at any rate.:thumbup:

In the first pic?
that is just reflection from whatever is above steve when he took this pic, it could possibly be trees or bushes. I'm not sure but he might have taken these outside. The blades on these are mirror polished and only have the copper insert.

b.c.molin · Mar 2, 2009

Karda said:
I'm not sure but he might have taken these outside. The blades on these are mirror polished and only have the copper insert.

I think you are right, that they were taken outside.

Mine certainly is mirror polished, the highest of the seven HI blades I have purchased.

Any thoughts on the symbolism of the copper insert?

Karda · Mar 2, 2009

Bonkers said:
I think you are right, that they were taken outside.

Mine certainly is mirror polished, the highest of the seven HI blades I have purchased.

Any thoughts on the symbolism of the copper insert?

Darn it bonk!
You would have to ask that

You seem to have the knack for aggravating my alzheimers.
IIRC, Auntie did mention the significance, at one point, but i cant remember where. I'm pretty sure it was in one of the DOTD's she posted with bhairabs in it..

Cpl Punishment · Mar 2, 2009

She mentioned it in the first DODT with a Bhairab, and I can't, for the life of me, remember.

The Bhairabs are a class in themselves, I love mine, and IMO Bonkers is right, the weight of the grip make a huge balance difference.

IIRC Yangdu also said with the last one sold, there would be no more.

beoram · Mar 2, 2009

I'm guessing from his devanagari initials, his name must actually be Bhim.

Wolf_1989 · Mar 2, 2009

My Bhairab is 5 pounds with a 1/2" thick blade.

b.c.molin · Mar 2, 2009

Wolf_1989 said:
My Bhairab is 5 pounds with a 1/2" thick blade.

Darn ...I thought mine was the biggest!

Do you know who was the Kami who made your monster Bhairab and do you have any idea as to when it was made please?

Wolf_1989 · Mar 2, 2009

It was made by kami Vim and I bought it about a year ago.

b.c.molin · Mar 2, 2009

beoram said:
I'm guessing from his devanagari initials, his name must actually be Bhim.

and

Wolf_1989 said:
It was made by kami Vim and I bought it about a year ago.

Thank you Wolf; so it appears Vim (or Bhim re beoram's post) is the maker of these awesome blades.

One thing I have to mention is the design and blade shape of this Khuk.

It is one that I find so appealing that I am considering asking Yangdu if it could be repeated in a smaller custom 'user khuk' length, thickness and weight such as 18inch overall, 30 ounces and 5/16ths spine thickness but with a slightly longer traditional Chiruwa grip to help keep the balance and feel the same as the Bhairab's?

I think there would be much interest in this project?

Wolf_1989 · Mar 2, 2009

Bonkers said:
and

Thank you Wolf; so it appears Vim (or Bhim re beoram's post) is the maker of these awesome blades.

One thing I have to mention is the design and blade shape of this Khuk.

It is one that I find so appealing that I am considering asking Yangdu if it could be repeated in a smaller custom 'user khuk' length, thickness and weight such as 18inch overall, 30 ounces and 5/16ths spine thickness but with a slightly longer traditional Chiruwa grip to help keep the balance and feel the same as the Bhairab's?

I think there would be much interest in this project?

I can dig it.

How about this:

I'd be in for one, a smaller one, with:

- overall length of about 20" - 22"
- blade based on the Gelbu Special (deep single fuller on each side of the blade which makes it a lighter blade yet keeps it plenty strong
- no copper inlays on the blade; keep it plain

Oh yeah. I'm digging it.

b.c.molin · Mar 2, 2009

Wolf_1989 said:
- blade based on the Gelbu Special (deep single fuller on each side of the blade which makes it a lighter blade yet keeps it plenty strong

Now that is a neat addition that I wish I had of thought about ...hollow forged is how some refer to it I do believe!

And with that addition blade length could well be increased without the resulting weight gain so I could still keep the weight at 30ounces max an old and fat guy like me prefers

So Wolf, which of us should email Yangdu ?

Wolf_1989 · Mar 2, 2009

Bonkers said:
Now that is a neat addition that I wish I had of thought about ...hollow forged is how some refer to it I do believe!

And with that addition blade length could well be increased without the resulting weight gain so I could still keep the weight at 30ounces max an old and fat guy like me prefers

So Wolf, which of us should email Yangdu ?

I'm hoping she reads this and makes another sharp and pointy dream come true

The last khukuri I bought here was a 20.25" Sirupati made by Bura. He forged it with unusually deep fullers and it is almost supernaturally quick and nimble. It is light, about 25 oz IIRC, but plenty tough.

My first obervation upon holding in my hands the first time was it was like a Sirupati/Gelbu hybrid. Ol' Bura is a true artist.