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munk

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I'm new and know nutin. I have noticed Sanu and Bura (sic? all the names are new to me) had blade styles in some fire sales here different than Kesar. The blades had a pronounced straight line and then brake off into the curve into almost another straight line on the spine of the blade, the angle sharper as well. A 15" Ak as yet unclaimed, by Kesar had a more gradual curve and no pronounced 'planes' or lines in the blade profile.

Does the sharper angle change the cut characteristics or the handling? Does the straight lines of the spine affect anything?

Can't find Khukuri in the dictionary. How do you pronounce the name of this famous knife? Also, who is KNN?

Thanks,
munk
 
I don't think you can tell the difference in perfomance.

KNN is kami with no name, actually 3 kamis who work part time as more or less of a team. Walosi is the expert on the intricacies of their marking of blades.

Koo -- koo -- ree -- emphasis on first syllable.
 
So there is Sanu, Bura, Kesar, and the gentleman who just came back from being ill with TB. Bura is the Royal Kami? These are the names I've read. Are there more Kami's in your shop, Uncle? I'm kinda figuring for collector value KNN is not the way to go. I can't wait to see mine, and it's a user, as all my firearms and tools are.

munk
 
I had the same question a little while ago. Search for "kami marks" and if I remember correctly there's a thread by the same name that has info about all of the kamis and how they mark their blades.
 
Thanks.

As languages go, I've noticed they sure like the 'K' sound in Nepal.
I do too I guess, two out of three son's names start with that sound in my house. So does 'crying'.

munk
 
They come, go, return, work part time. I'm trying to get an update of who is there this week. It'll change next week.
 
Bill, is this 'new shop' going to mean anything to the variety and avalibility of Kukuris to us here in the States?

How often do products arrive in the US?

Do they come by plane? Boat?

munk
 
Originally posted by munk
Bill, is this 'new shop' going to mean anything to the variety and avalibility of Kukuris to us here in the States?

How often do products arrive in the US?

Do they come by plane? Boat?

munk
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Munk you're asking questions that may not be in the best interest of Uncle Bill to reveal considering the current situation in Nepal with the maoists.

As to the variety that's a safe question and I doubt the variety will change any. This isn't the first time the shop has had to make a move and the last time things just got better and better until we are getting the khukuris you see today.:)
 
I was hoping a new shop meant good things. As for my other questions...yah, a character flaw of mine...mouth and eagerness preceeding brain. Poor brain, always having to pick up the pieces.

this forum is a little overwhelming. I've read Lao Tse (sic) many years ago and other Eastern philosophies.. but there are posters here who have devoted lifetimes to study. The knives themselves mean quality and usefullness, they suggest a celebration of life to me. Throw in Maoists...Lord, haven't I lived long enough to stop hearing about Maoists? And turmoil in a ancient land..and here we are.

munk
 
Originally posted by munk
So there is Sanu, Bura, Kesar, and the gentleman who just came back from being ill with TB. Bura is the Royal Kami? These are the names I've read. Are there more Kami's in your shop, Uncle? I'm kinda figuring for collector value KNN is not the way to go. I can't wait to see mine, and it's a user, as all my firearms and tools are.

munk
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munk
My take on all of this is that, IMHO, it really doesn't matter who makes the blade. All of the HI blades are finely hand crafted. They don't get past Pala and Uncle Bill if substandard. I have had all kinds of knives over the years. Mostly all were factory clones at high prices. The HI khuks are the best you can find and at prices that are very very low. Look at the steel, the hand work, the fit and finish, the HI guarantee. You can't do better at three times the price.

Yes, it is nice to think that a particular kami made "your" khuk. But blade performance is what counts. And all of the HI khuks perform as advertised.

Get one or two and see for yourself. :)
 
I've got one on order, a BAS KNN. You know how I feel. Breathless. Knives are new to me. Firearms have been my hobby and more for 15 years. I started late. I can not imagine any steel tool having more beauty and presence than what I've seen here.

It is hard to even think about folders, pocket knives, automatic knives... these have been pushed away. In the mountains and plains border country where I live, wearing a Kuhkuri would be natural.



munk
 
Munk, your're headed in the right direction. I've never given much consideration to collector value or appreciation value, although the gang all has their "fovorite" kamis. It is just nice to know which man was capable of putting out such a fine blade with only his hands and what he learned from about 4-5 years old.
The KNN mark (a butter lamp, with flame) is used to designate "part-time" kamis who visit from time to time, and are highly skilled, but don't stay. The "base" KNN are three farmers who work at BirGorkha for seed and supply money, and then go back to the land. I've had knives with that mark which had a dot in the bowl, a "/\", a blank bowl, and a lamp almost three times the size of the others. The kamis resisted the marks at first, so I am guessing that this is some sort of time card, for payroll ID. My favorite witticism ragarding all this is that Nepal has towns with two-three names, BirGorkha had a sarki with no name, and three kamis with the SAME no name. Nepal Ho :D For what it may be worth, my KNN knives have been among the most prized because they were so well done. These guys obviously make their own tools when they are "down on the farm", and start their Khukuris with a tool mindset.
 
Without any disrespect to those who collect fine things, I have never been in the time or place where that seemed important or possible. It would be wonderfull to build up a collection of different Kamis, maybe 20 to 50 + knives. I have wonderful boys instead, and like a lot of other things, I started late. I'm 45, about to be 46 and have one on the way. A boy of course.... It's just not in the cards for me to spend 3000 dollars. My tools have to be used. I like them like that.

Yes, that flagship Kuk would be great. I won't kid anyone I wouldn't get it if I was wealthy. But amongst my firearms and now my coming BAS, I think some mechanical/tool/devices of man's are happiest in the moment being used. I cut wood for warmth in the winter. I cut wood for me too, because I need to move and 'be'. That Kuk can join me there.

munk, verging dangerously close to silly
 
I'll get a list of the kamis -- I think.

We ship UPS express generally weekly -- expensive but pretty sure. Quantity will vary.

Thanks for kind words but the truth of the matter is we're seeing more failures right now than we have in 15 years and I know the reasons -- hurry and worry.

Pala is putting the brakes on to stop the hurry but he can't do anything about the worry except help some by getting moved and this is the reason for the hurry. Not a good situation.
 
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