Hey Uncle Bill, what is a "village" khukuri ?

[DannyinJapan]

Hi guys,
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a "village"?
(in terms of khukuris)
Does that mean a less attractive but fully functional knife ?
I have been studying martial arts in japan for several years now, and I am constantly amazed at how much of this stuff comes from Northern India and Nepal/Tibet.
The khukuri looks very useful to me as a student of ninjutsu because it has cutting and hooking capabilities.
We do alot of hooking; using the blade as an extension of the hand to hold the opponent, not necessarily to cut.
Can HI have other weapons made ?
I would like an ankus and chakram made for me. In japan we call that weapon combination a "kyoketsu shoge"
I have to say, the unle bill especial looks really good to me.
The sirupati are nice, but I like a knife that has a good sharp point.

 

[truck]

Welcome aboard! There are many others with more experience than I have who will be able to answer your questions. They will be showing up soon, it is a pretty busy place around here

 

[BruiseLeee]

Since no one else is around to reply...

There are two types of "Villagers" offered by HI. There is the HI Villager which is a khukuri made by the HI Kamis. This is basically the same khukuri offered by HI without the same finish. It comes with an unpolished blade and handle. You get the same knife as the regular HI line without the bells and whistles. The scabbard is the same quality as the normal HI knives. The warranty is the same as the normal HI products.

The standard "Villagers" are khukuries that Pala picks up when he goes into town. I'm not sure about the warranty on these. I think the blade is warrantied but not the handle. The quality varies on these knives. Some are really good. The ones that I got don't have a full or stick tang. Plus, they're rather inexpensive.

 

[ddean]

Originally posted by DannyinJapan
I would like an ankus and chakram made for me. In japan we call that weapon combination a "kyoketsu shoge"

Interesting item.
Found this picture:
http://www.pittsburghbujinkan.com/pbd034001.jpg

 

[ddean]

Originally posted by BruiseLeee
This is basically the same khukuri offered by HI ......with an unpolished blade and handle. .....same knife as the regular HI line without the bells and whistles.

Plus, I think they all come with steel fittings rather than brass.
Much prefered by some.

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks for help.