bodhisattvas.3 - Point of Information

[Thomas Linton]

Ebay vendor "bodhissattvas.3" (Jon and/or Sharon Kousaleos -- both names used) measure(s) the "length" of a curved blade by measuring around the outside of the curve with "a string," rather than in a straight line from tip to butt.

This practice may desult in surprise/disappointment, and he/she/they will not take the item back. He/she/they claim 14 years experience collecting khukuri.

Also, you might wish to confirm their descriptions generally before bidding.

 

[TheBadGuy]

Well that does measure the cutting edge. But if you asked overall length that is incorrect. Either way, if your not happy they should make it right

 

[Thomas Linton]

My bad. It was a khukuri. The seller measured the "length" of the spine of the knife. Hardly a useful bit of information.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

I think you can argue that isn't normal practice, imagine applying it to a hawkbill. Do whatever you want, just be clear, like HI refers to total length, so a 15" Ang Khola doesn't have a 15" blade, this confused a few people at first.

-Cliff