How do you plan your khuk collection

Federico

Federico

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Well I never intended to have more than one, possibly two khuks in my collection. Lo and behold now I have 10 (9 HI khuks and 1 non HI, used to have another but subsequently have destroyed the Lionheaded Indian Toy :rolleyes: ). Anyways, in my main collection habit of Moro stuff, there definitely is a plan on what pieces I want, little niches to fill, and long term plans to fill them. Eg. a desore tp have representive style kris from each major tribe, etc... However with khuks I find myself just buying sporadically, if I happen to have some money and Uncle Bill posts a good deal, I usually say hey why not. I only use one, so realistically most just go up on the closet door, or on the bed. I keep telling myself I got enough, but then Uncle goes and posts another deal of the day that is priced too right:( So what is your grand method to the madness of khuk collecting?
 
That question has been on my mind also. There is something about the khukuri and this forum that just stirrs up the temptation to get another, and another. I had only planned on having "one", but now I have three with another on the way. It's out of control, but I like it.:rolleyes:
 
Hehe !!

HIKV my friend - it's in all of us and there is nothing we can do !!

Don't plan just let them come, let uncle be your guide and get what you stumble on !! Otherwise you will go mad. I have only bought one khuk that I planned - my first the rest have been random.

Brendan
 
"How do you plan your khuk collection?"
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I was supposed to have a plan? Oooops. No problem, I'm an accumulator, not a collector. My tastes are simple, if a knife can't earn it's keep, it's not staying around long, no matter how "pretty" it is. HI Khukuris are beautifully handmade representations of the knifemaker's art, but they're also very tough, capable, hard working knives. Reason enough for any knife lover to collect/accumulate them.

Sarge
 
I need a BAS for cuttin' stuff.

This BAS is too nice and fits my hand too well. I need another for just thrashing around.

I'm going to give a BAS as a gift.

That pointy BAS looks really good, and it's a PGA.

My old BAS is fairly light, look at those 1.5 pound ones. They're PGA's too.

I should have another BAS around just in case the one I have for thrashing gets dull.

Maybe I'll special order a wood handled BAS.

I don't have a BAS by that kami.

:rolleyes:
 
it just happened.

For another example, just ask Tsimi who has the ultimate khukuri collection rusting away in the fabled Cave...:p ;) :D
 
Get them all and sort them out later.

.... Now, if I could only figure out how to carry out the scheem. :D

n2s
HIKV infected (Although not as badly as Tisimi):rolleyes:
 
Pure overwhelming, unthinking LUST. When HIKV strikes, you go into a blackout of scheming and unquenchable desire until you hear Uncle Bill's magic words "Gone to" ME!!!! Then the delirium abates just enough to function minimally and check the Post Office several times a day.

Once you get it and successfully sneak it into the collection without your wife knowing sanity gradually returns over the space of about a week. Provided Uncle Bill doesn't put up another deal you can't live without.

I suppose the obsession could be cured, but I've never met anyone that wanted that.
 
I suspect like many here, I collect blades across the board. Tactical folders, axes, swords, spears, antiques, ancient piecs, khuks, automatics, kit knives, war clubs, and so on.

When it came to khuks, I too intended only to buy one. The 18" AK by Sher. that was a blem for $95, and had the "Grainlines" symptom. But, that was only the beginning. After eyeing the HI site, I began to get an eye for certain patterns, and then got the 21" Kesar GS...then the Sanu YCS from forumite D7reamers...then a 15" Sanu villager from HI...then a 27" HI Sanu Falcata from Bill Marsh...who knows where this will continue to go!

Thanks to the forumites who make this forum what it is, and who got me some tough to find pieces.

Keith
 
After my first one, I knew I had found something that actually worked without hurting my wrist & elbow. ChairWoman of the Board has been a knife nut ever since I knew her. She is always on the look=out for 'whittlers.' She agreed with me that the best way to go was to "ask UB." After that, we acquired 2 or 3 more. By then, the two oldest munckins were trying to learn to use the kuk's. Both of them saved up their money & wrote UB. 1st born bought a 12" Sirupati when she was ten, & her brother got a light-weight 14" military. From there it has been filling in the gaps.....needed a bigger AK, then Nila(ChairWoman) needed something lighter than the AK's, & one she could put where she could always get her hands on it, so.....another call to UB. #3 young'un is starting to get the urge to learn, so another call!

A few years ago, had a little financial problem. Had to sell a few firearms, a vehicle, a few 'whittlers' & picked up a second job. I mentioned I guess if she was selling whittlers, I'd part with a few kuk's. We looked them over, & she said you'll have to do it, I like 'em too much & they make too much sense to get rid of them & risk not being able to replace them. The guns I sold, I have not missed. The vehicle got replaced when times got better. Before I quit second job, saved enough to replace the whittlers she decided she 'wanted.' Funny, she decided she didn't care by then about having so many whittlers......kuk's are a different story; they are all still here. Some of them have had the absolute hell abused out of them, & the only problem I ever have had was one developed a loose buttcap. Few hours in the back window of the car fixed it.

There are five in my family; four are badly infected with the virus. One good thing has been the incentive factor.......I buy a kuk & inverably one of the crumb-snatchers decides they "need" it. To get it, it takes a set number of A's & B's on the report card & so many hours cutting & clearing to the satisfaction of the ChairWoman. I seriously doubt there is more than one day a week a kuk is not used for something around here. Bad storm put a few trees over against an old lady's house down the road. Middle one decided against climbing up on a roof & using a chain-saw, so I get a call at work; "you care if i borrow the 20" AK to clear a few trees?" All he carried to do the job was a 20"AK & his BAS. All we need is a cave; woods are full of bats.
 
Guys,
My collection is down to 3 ,Two M43's & a GS!:( I'VE GONE FROM RICHES TO RAGS!!:(SNIFF! I will accept "old" K's if you wish to send them,I...I... will polish them,oil them & send them right back! You all can trust me!!
jim
 
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...and I suppose the Durba vault you've got us guarding is EMPTY too ...right Tsimi!
 
Good stuff but never believe the Caveman. I've warned everybody many times he knows every trick in the book. You can tell a lot about a guy by the way he practices his martial arts. The Caveman acts like he's crippled -- (helps to have scars all over your knee.) You move in a little too close with your guard down (after all he's got a crippled leg) and then he kicks you half way across the room.
 
if you would just give me the exact address and directions please, I'd be happy to help you out.

I'm sure you would be changed by the visit. I may even bring friends.



Hang in there, Mr. Clifton...help will be on the way, just as soon as you send the address and EXACT directions.


Kis
:rolleyes:
 
Hang on there Kismet; that caveman is probably just trying to lure unsuspecting khukuri collectors to his lair. You walk in there and your family will be getting a little ransom note (it has to be small since it is delivered via bat) demanding a ransom of Durbas. :eek:

n2s
 
:D :D
HIKV positive for sure, and Great knives they certainly are. Need one for every possible activity you can think of. Whatever it is, just can't leave'm alone.

"Get them all and sort them out later.
.... Now, if I could only figure out how to carry out the scheem.
n2s "

Sounds good to me. This sounds like a good story too [from http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=222128&pagenumber=2] (one I've used, but didn't wash):

"...explain that there is a small industry formed in primative cottages in Nepal that is supported by the crafting of these tools. That although, by local custom, the members are of the lowest caste, they have the opportunity to participate more successfully in their society and live at a healthier level through the supply-demand chain that ends in the HI khuks. That you are getting a hand-made tool, crafted from recycled metals, and made to personal and exacting specifications by the kami...who will sign it. That you will have a personal connection with a person across the world who has (literally) hammered out a product of such precision that you will feel a bond each time you pick it up. And finally, that the personal impact you will have on the maker's life may be unlike any you will have on any other person in the entire course of your lifetime.
Kis"
 
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