Two very unique, old khukuris from Himalayan Imports’ past to add to your collection, as well as two solid khukuris from Gurkha House, basically KH models (old timers may remember GH!)
*** All prices quoted include shipping to Continental US (lower 48 states). If from elsewhere, let’s talk, I've shipped stuff outside US before.
Paypal preferred, money orders and personal checks are OK, except it will delay shipping.
You can reach me via pm or email: topjor AT hotmail.com
HIMALAYAN IMPORTS HANUMAN SPECIAL
I bought this khukuri around 1999-2000, this is the older model of the Hanuman, the HI web site says they now offer a bigger, "improved" version of the Hanuman, check out the specs (and more pics) here: http://himalayan-imports.com/khuk1.html scroll down towards the bottom of the page. Overall length is a bit over 17 inches, weight around 25 ounces. The blade is well-made, great looking shape, smooth lines, shallow double fullers, thick spine but not overly thick, nice heft and well balanced. Only engraving on the blade is the Devanagiri script for HI. Since Uncle Bill was very much around back then, there is no “UB” engraving. Also, this khukuri was made before HI started including kami marks on their blades, so no kami marks on the blade. IIRC, this practice was started very soon after I bought this khukuri.
The handle is very well made with really neat engraving of Hanuman, the Monkey God from Hindu mythology (refer to the epic Ramayana).
The scabbard is older traditional design, did not come with a frog, but instead the old two-button & leather loop, designed to be slid under the traditional Nepalese sash. The scabbard also has a bit of tooling done on it – faintly visible. Full complement of tools – nice karda, chakmak, tinder pouch and four additional tools. There is an extra hole in the scabbard between the karda and chakmak – traditionally used for a pencil or bamboo pipe for blowing fire.
The khukuri has NOT been used for any cutting, chopping etc in its lifetime, has just been handled, admired and put back in its scabbard.
Some points to note:
The handle does not have too much room for big hands – that Hanuman head takes up some space. It is perfect for my smaller hands, but if you’re a big-handed guy wanting to make this one a user, you may find yourself a bit tight on hand space – just letting you folks know!
Tinder pouch is paper thin and a bit of the flap is torn – you can just about see this in some of the photos.
The khukuri has been with me for 10 years or so, and even though it is in excellent condition, please do not expect a brand new, pristine condition khukuri. The blade will show faint marks from being slid in & out of its scabbard multiple times. Fit was a bit tight when I took it out of storage recently but ample use of mineral oil is making the operation smoother. If you want, I think you might be able to polish off these slight slide marks.
All said & done, this is a top quality khukuri in top condition, made all the more unique by the fact that you don’t see this model very often these days, should make a great addition for a collector.
TRADED!!!
*** All prices quoted include shipping to Continental US (lower 48 states). If from elsewhere, let’s talk, I've shipped stuff outside US before.
Paypal preferred, money orders and personal checks are OK, except it will delay shipping.
You can reach me via pm or email: topjor AT hotmail.com
HIMALAYAN IMPORTS HANUMAN SPECIAL
I bought this khukuri around 1999-2000, this is the older model of the Hanuman, the HI web site says they now offer a bigger, "improved" version of the Hanuman, check out the specs (and more pics) here: http://himalayan-imports.com/khuk1.html scroll down towards the bottom of the page. Overall length is a bit over 17 inches, weight around 25 ounces. The blade is well-made, great looking shape, smooth lines, shallow double fullers, thick spine but not overly thick, nice heft and well balanced. Only engraving on the blade is the Devanagiri script for HI. Since Uncle Bill was very much around back then, there is no “UB” engraving. Also, this khukuri was made before HI started including kami marks on their blades, so no kami marks on the blade. IIRC, this practice was started very soon after I bought this khukuri.
The handle is very well made with really neat engraving of Hanuman, the Monkey God from Hindu mythology (refer to the epic Ramayana).
The scabbard is older traditional design, did not come with a frog, but instead the old two-button & leather loop, designed to be slid under the traditional Nepalese sash. The scabbard also has a bit of tooling done on it – faintly visible. Full complement of tools – nice karda, chakmak, tinder pouch and four additional tools. There is an extra hole in the scabbard between the karda and chakmak – traditionally used for a pencil or bamboo pipe for blowing fire.
The khukuri has NOT been used for any cutting, chopping etc in its lifetime, has just been handled, admired and put back in its scabbard.
Some points to note:
The handle does not have too much room for big hands – that Hanuman head takes up some space. It is perfect for my smaller hands, but if you’re a big-handed guy wanting to make this one a user, you may find yourself a bit tight on hand space – just letting you folks know!
Tinder pouch is paper thin and a bit of the flap is torn – you can just about see this in some of the photos.
The khukuri has been with me for 10 years or so, and even though it is in excellent condition, please do not expect a brand new, pristine condition khukuri. The blade will show faint marks from being slid in & out of its scabbard multiple times. Fit was a bit tight when I took it out of storage recently but ample use of mineral oil is making the operation smoother. If you want, I think you might be able to polish off these slight slide marks.
All said & done, this is a top quality khukuri in top condition, made all the more unique by the fact that you don’t see this model very often these days, should make a great addition for a collector.
TRADED!!!
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