I would just like to say hello, and ask a few questions

[brightb]

I am new to this forum, and I have to say I love all the different aspects of the cutlery world this site shows you. I have been facinated reading about the history of the Khukuri.
My Grandfather flew Dakota's (C-47's) during WWII as both transports and para-troop carriers in North Africa and Europe (troop drops after D-Day I believe). I dont know many details, but I know for a fact he knew and respected the Gurkas. I can remember him saying they were the toughest men he had ever met, and would jump from a plane with no chute and just thier knife to fight with if you let them. I was too young to know, but I hope he was joking about the no chute part! I truly regret that he died before I could sit with him as an adult over a scotch and hear what he had to say about the war.

Well now I know what the knife he spoke of was at least.
I would like to purchase on of the WWII models. Is anybody else here Canadian?, as I am always concerned about customs. These knives are not prohibited here, but I don't know if there would be a problem because they have a history of being a weapon as well as a tool.

thanks,
Bill

 

[cybrok]

As you could read in the Canadian Connection section, you will not have any problem with fixed blades at the customs except for push daggers and brass-knuckled handles.

HI knives are great, and Yangdu is great to deal with.

For the details: shipping to Canada is 25$, wich is honest considering the weight of the thing. You still will be surprised how fast it will get to your door.

I also suggest you wait to see a WWII in a DOTD (deal of the day), they usually are cheaper there but the same quality.

 

[Aardvark]

Welcome, Bill.

Can't help you with your customs question, but will commend you on your khuk choice. The WWII style is one of my favorites, in both their lengths (16.5 and 18).