HIKV IS real...

[Carter Leffen]

Mrs. Martino is a wonderful woman, and her late husband is HI's patron saint... Well, HIKV struck again, and I've a Sher 18" Sirupati and a blade dedicated to Mrs. Martino, herself, being delivered by Wednesday... Well, I've had worse maladies, ones for which there really is no cure... This one, HIKV, I can live with...

Now I'll have an 18" each of Chitlangi, Gelbu Special, Kumar Kobra, and Sirupati... Toss in my 16.5" Chiruwa Ang Khola, and it feels like I've taken on a pretty good representation of midscale sized blades... Add in Mrs. Martino's knife, a Kumar Karda, and a JKM-1, and I'm slowly getting there...

Funny, I don't look or feel any funnier than usual... The only thing that's changed so far, is my bank account, which is smaller, and the weight of my gym bag, which is MUCH heavier than it used to be... So what if I walk with a list to starboard... Who doesn't, if they take their HI knives everywhere?

Somewhere in storage, I've got a "pull" golf cart... A few more blades, and maybe that will do... On this trip, the car is starting to fill up... Maybe Mom won't miss her dog, if I get a few more blades? Naw, never happen... She'd get rid of me, before the dog...

Fewer clothes, fewer big weapons, fewer... Ah, heck... I'll just have to justify getting a trailer... Yeah, that's it... Or maybe trade my Volvo for a surplus 6X6... Or 2 1/2 ton truck... Yeah, that might do it...

"Loophole, loophole, there's gotta be a loophole..." as the great W.C. Fields muttered...

Take care, stay safe, and have fun...

Carter

 

[Fiddleback]

Good post. I like your collection too. It seems so vastly different than mine, but I've almost got the same number. Chiruwa AK, 18" GRS, Badune Special, Panawal Special and Mini-Panawal by KH. Also a Karda, and I've ordered a Foxy Folly from Yangdu that won't be in for a month or so. I haven't even begun to collect any of the faster knives. I am attracted to the Khukuri as an all around survival tool/camping chopper, digger, prybar. Add in the historical value and the handmade oldworld craftsmanship, and I can't resist these knives. Yep its real, and I'm hooked. Hey, at least you can't be tested for HIKV by your employer...yet!

Andy

 

[MauiRob]

Beware of large magnets MRI's are definitely out....

 

[munk]

AFter the first year, I was able to justify khuks over firearms in I could get a khuk every so often but saving for a rifle or handgun took nearly a year.

As you can imagine, my firearm collecting has suffered.



munk

 

[jamesraykenney]

Look what happened to me...

My Khukure Colection

5 blems for 8/03 -- Pix and usual steals.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=358770
21.5 inch 29 ounce dui chirra by Bura. Fine work by Bura. Only thing wrong is 20 minutes worth of rust removal. $135 YBB+
Yangdu's deals for 8/01 -- Pix, Villagers and good buys.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=358464
8 inch 5 ounce JKm by Kumar. Antler handle. $ 39 YBB
3 Kagas Katne @$15.00 each... $45.00
Metal handled Kagag Katne --- Gift from Yangdu

Yangdu's deals for 8/05 -- Pix,villagers and more good buys.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359113
14 inch 14 ounce Seax by Sher. Dark satisal wood handle. Take it for $60 YBB

4 Villagers for 8/10 -- Pix and traditional bolster.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359742
12 inch 11 ounce village Pen Knife by Bura. Perfect little knife for $55 YBB
2 Kagas Katne

Deals for 8/12 -- Pix and four beauties.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360044
9.5 inch 6 ounce baby Chitlangi by Kumar. Neem wood handle. $40 YBB

Deals for 8/22 -- Pix and rare one.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361448
15 inch 23 ounce chiruwa horn handle BAS by Sher. Fine looking rig. $75 YBB

Dashain and Tihar special. (10/11/05)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368078
8 inch 4 ounce Sarge Knife by Bura. Antler handle. $35 delivered. Was sold but Yangdu found me another one.

Ordered...
Deals for 10/12 -- Pix and awesome buys.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368210
9 inch 4 ounce horn handle Bilton by no Kami Mark. $20 YBB
But it was sold.
However, when my order of 10/11/05 came in, one was in the box along with the Sarge Knife.
Thank you Yangdu!

Pachthar Model (10/13/05)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368374
This very unusual scabbard is made of light colored wood wrapped round with bamboo threads. Devengari script on scabbard means Kami Kesar Pachthar.
I, personally, had not seen such a scabbard until my visit to the shop in Nepal and felt it worthy to be offered to you, my discriminating customers. I hope you agree with me.
All made by master Kami Bura.
Price $125.00 each.
#3 13 inch 12 ounce Pachthar model. Chandan wood handle.

Village Sarge Knife (10/13/05)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368388
All made by Kumar.
Price $35.00 each
7 1/3 inch 2 ounce village Sarge knife. Satisal wood handle.

From Khukurihouse
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3338732&postcount=10
Aitihasik
http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/Content/ProductDetail.php?ID=98dce83da57b0395e163467c9dae521b|525b
http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/Themes/Products/Large/1109672158.jpg
Ganjuwal
http://khukurihouse-usa.com/sp103.jpg
Bahadur
http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/Content/ProductDetail.php?ID=68d30a9594728bc39aa24be94b319d21|535c
http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/Themes/Products/Large/Bahadur Large.jpg

The Khukurihouse knives arived on same day as a Neem wood Bilton from Yangdu that I did not order...

Deals for 11/10 -- Pix and usual steals
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372496
1 Beautifully done 17.5 inch 33 ounce chandan wood handle YCS by Kumar. $165 YBB*****
2 2 Kagas Katne @$15.00 each... $30.00
Total $195.00

Deals for 11/14 -- Pix and awesome buys.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373065
12 inch 11 ounce Pen Knife by Bura. Dabdabe wood handle. Great Knife for $70 delivered.

Deals for 11/17 -- Pix and bargains.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373542
All made by Sgt. Khadka. His best effort.
11.5 inch 12 ounce horn handle with black scabbard. $50 YBB.


And this only started in Aug. .......

 

[Carter Leffen]

Gentlemen,

Can you think of any other 18" fighting Khuks? I have paired each with my Arms and Armor (A&A) English Buckler, and am just flat-out amazed at what could be accomplished...

Think about it... Defense AND offense, using the A&A Buckler, while having one of the most devastating blades in CQC history in the other hand... {Springfield Armory XD-40 Tactical with Winchester Silvertips in the small of the back, of course grip canted to the left... }.

Frankly, I can't think of a better "team" for repelling unwanted visitors with mischief on their twisted minds... "Taking out the trash" never sounded quite so entertaining before...

If you're interested in expanding the performance envelope of Khukuri inspired CQC, the following link to said A&A English Buckler is here:

http://www.armor.com/2000/catalog/item129.html

I used to use an Angust Trim AT1542, but it's a wee bit heavy for me, right now... The 18" Chitlangi, Gelbu Special, Sirupati, and Kobra are just right for "slice, dice, and julienne fry- GINSU!!!" Add the A&A English Buckler, and you have a "dish" best served cold...

I may start looking at the LARGER fighting Khuks next... Sorta like "stand-ins" for my longer swords... THIS IS strictly for CQC, you understand... Robert Anson Heinlein, my lifelong hero after my Dad, said the following, "There's nothing so comforting as three feet of steel in a dark room." Amen... For THAT, I've my ultimate sword:

http://www.angustrimdirect.com/models/swede/swede.htm

I call her, "Joyeuse," after Charlemagne's favorite sword. Above mentioned AT1542 is yet to be dedicated by mead and cakes, but that day will come, as I get stronger and lighter...

For now, my Khuks are unnamed... Some very serious thinking will have to go into their best characteristics...

Somehow, as I write this, my new Bura made Kumar Kobra is calling... I think she wants to be called "Whisper." Maybe, as in "Whispering Death..." I'll have to think about it... The name, like the blade, feels right...

As I carry my JKM-1 everywhere, and she seems to not be noticed in the pockets of my cargo pants, I think I'll call her "Surprise!" Gorgeous little Puukko that she is, she gets lots of workouts cutting food for Mom and her dog, opening packages, and being extremely useful- just being "there" when out and about... In an emergency, she could be a real "Surprise!" for a Bad Guy...

Ah well, so much for waxing poetica...

Will be using some 400 grit sandpaper on the bone handles of my Chitlangi and Kobra, as my hands sometimes sweat like a hog on a spit over an open fire... To those of you who suggested this, a hearty "THANK-YOU!!!"

Well got to run... You all have a great day, stay safe, and have lots of fun...

 

[Fiddleback]

jamesraykenney is my new hero. I think your wife may deserve some sort of nobel prize too! Thank you for putting my small collection into perspective.

Andy

 

[jamesraykenney]

jamesraykenney is my new hero. I think your wife may deserve some sort of nobel prize too! Thank you for putting my small collection into perspective.

Andy

Unfortunately, I am not married, though I am looking...Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, to any bladeforums woman out there...