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The khukuri is the convention special. We have about a half dozen left for sale. All made by Bura. He knows I'm a fan of the combo handle so that's what he made.
Top is bone cured by Bura himself and bottom is standard buff horn. The seam that joins the two pieces is invisible. Perfect fit and finish.
The mounting is "white metal." I'm not sure exactly what metal it is but it is non magnetic. Can't tell by looking if it is a silver alloy or not. But Bura's usual fine work.
I guess I'd call this an Ang Khola style Dhankuta. It's a bit over 12 inches and weighs about 11 ounces.
Pala will deliver this to your door for $75 and says this model will never be made again so it becomes a 2003 convention collector model.
The bottom is a hasiya made by Sher. You can judge the size against the khukuri. Usual superior work by Sher. Nice handle and nice inlay. The edge of this hasiya is noticeably softer than a khukuri and my guess this is for easy sharpening in the field and knowing that the major task of this knife is cutting soft material like grass and grain. One only.
Same deal. Delivered for $75.
Call or email. I may be running errands this afternoon so don't panic if I don't return your call or email right away. Usual first come, first served method. Be sure to include all required info. See thread to the top for ordering instructions.
Now I'll see if I can get the pix to post successfully.
Top is bone cured by Bura himself and bottom is standard buff horn. The seam that joins the two pieces is invisible. Perfect fit and finish.
The mounting is "white metal." I'm not sure exactly what metal it is but it is non magnetic. Can't tell by looking if it is a silver alloy or not. But Bura's usual fine work.
I guess I'd call this an Ang Khola style Dhankuta. It's a bit over 12 inches and weighs about 11 ounces.
Pala will deliver this to your door for $75 and says this model will never be made again so it becomes a 2003 convention collector model.
The bottom is a hasiya made by Sher. You can judge the size against the khukuri. Usual superior work by Sher. Nice handle and nice inlay. The edge of this hasiya is noticeably softer than a khukuri and my guess this is for easy sharpening in the field and knowing that the major task of this knife is cutting soft material like grass and grain. One only.
Same deal. Delivered for $75.
Call or email. I may be running errands this afternoon so don't panic if I don't return your call or email right away. Usual first come, first served method. Be sure to include all required info. See thread to the top for ordering instructions.
Now I'll see if I can get the pix to post successfully.
Just gave away my nice little Ghopte Balance to a good guy, and was sort of wringing my hands wondering what I could find to replace it. Y'all remember me mumbling a while back about wanting a plain Dhankuta for a house khuk? Well, by golly, a 12", 11 oz., "Ang Khola style Dhankuta", made by Bura himself, it absolutely doesn't get any better than that.
Karma? Serendipity? Don't know, don't care, some things ought to be appreciated with being analyzed. E-mail most definitely sent Uncle, with much appreciation to you and Pala.
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.....all gone
