I found H.I while looking for a Big A$$ Knife to chop stuff with. I did not know at the time that I needed a Chiruwa Ang Khola. I did not know I also needed a AK Bowie, or a Bilton either.
I won't even start on the Talwar or how good a crossed pair of WWIIs would look on the wall over my desk.... I will stop there, I'm just torturing my self with this wish list. (Kirambit, D-1, Chitlangi Bowie, Giant Chatangi Bowie.... Make it stop...Rusty, Monk, Oh Damn their's one with a D guard. If you put a D guard on a Ultimate Fighter....!!!!)
Looks like I will be broke(er) for a wile.
But I found more than just another knife shop didn't I? As much fun as it is to drool over all the 'Blade Art', HI is really the (one) legacy of a man, Uncle Bill, kept alive buy Yangdu. (not to take away from her involvement in the origin of HI)
A social program that not only provides Monetary gain for the Kamis but allows them the pride and/ or self respect of being able to provide for there family's and excel at there craft while keeping the art alive for the next generation.
My words don't convey my greatest respect for this thing that they have done. The fact that HI (Yungda) is held in such high regard as a company and people is testament that my respect is not mis placed.
Because of that my first HI purchase won't be the CAK that I think I need for what I want to do with it or the AK Bowie I really want.
It will be a Uncle Bill Especiale, a gift from Uncle.
A totem only holds the powers you allow. To me this blade is a reminder of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion for others, Humor, Loyalty, Insight, the Courage to take a risk, Respect and a reminder that my life should be about more than just me. (I'm shure threse more) All the impresions I got reading the intro to HI and the Kamis. The few post that I have read by Uncle Bill suport my oppinions.
Still a tool? You bet ya! A weapon? I hope never but don't try me. Paying tribute to false idols? Mayby, but I think we all need a little reminder about what is really important (to self). The fact that it will take a razor edge is just a plus.
(I'm not a religious person but believe you can find guidance, strength and reminders of your true coarse (grounding?) in strange places. I never thought it would come while looking for a Big A$$ Knife.)
Thank you Uncle Bill. Your example in life has touched another.
Yungda, I look forward to being a customer for a long time, some thing I have never said to/about a company before. Thank you for the chance to own such quality cultural art.
If this is a Little to touché-feelie for my first post I apologize. I am very impressed and had to say so (type) out loude. I hope to go back to my normal apathetic, skeptical self soon.
Next time I will talk about chopping something up.
I won't even start on the Talwar or how good a crossed pair of WWIIs would look on the wall over my desk.... I will stop there, I'm just torturing my self with this wish list. (Kirambit, D-1, Chitlangi Bowie, Giant Chatangi Bowie.... Make it stop...Rusty, Monk, Oh Damn their's one with a D guard. If you put a D guard on a Ultimate Fighter....!!!!)
Looks like I will be broke(er) for a wile.
But I found more than just another knife shop didn't I? As much fun as it is to drool over all the 'Blade Art', HI is really the (one) legacy of a man, Uncle Bill, kept alive buy Yangdu. (not to take away from her involvement in the origin of HI)
A social program that not only provides Monetary gain for the Kamis but allows them the pride and/ or self respect of being able to provide for there family's and excel at there craft while keeping the art alive for the next generation.
My words don't convey my greatest respect for this thing that they have done. The fact that HI (Yungda) is held in such high regard as a company and people is testament that my respect is not mis placed.
Because of that my first HI purchase won't be the CAK that I think I need for what I want to do with it or the AK Bowie I really want.
It will be a Uncle Bill Especiale, a gift from Uncle.
A totem only holds the powers you allow. To me this blade is a reminder of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion for others, Humor, Loyalty, Insight, the Courage to take a risk, Respect and a reminder that my life should be about more than just me. (I'm shure threse more) All the impresions I got reading the intro to HI and the Kamis. The few post that I have read by Uncle Bill suport my oppinions.
Still a tool? You bet ya! A weapon? I hope never but don't try me. Paying tribute to false idols? Mayby, but I think we all need a little reminder about what is really important (to self). The fact that it will take a razor edge is just a plus.
(I'm not a religious person but believe you can find guidance, strength and reminders of your true coarse (grounding?) in strange places. I never thought it would come while looking for a Big A$$ Knife.)
Thank you Uncle Bill. Your example in life has touched another.
Yungda, I look forward to being a customer for a long time, some thing I have never said to/about a company before. Thank you for the chance to own such quality cultural art.
If this is a Little to touché-feelie for my first post I apologize. I am very impressed and had to say so (type) out loude. I hope to go back to my normal apathetic, skeptical self soon.
Next time I will talk about chopping something up.
