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In Memory of My Dear Husband, Uncle Bill
Twenty three years ago, in 1987, my late husband, Uncle Bill and I
started our HI business that has grown into a large membership of collectors
interested in our handmade knives and swords. This month's celebration has
two memorial functions that will forever live in my heart and continue to be
the foundation of my business.
First, this post is in memory of Uncle Bill and our life together. We
met when he was in the Peace Corps and our friendship eventually blossomed into a
marriage and a partnership that still exists today, even though he passed
away several years ago.
When my late husband and I started this business in 1987, his vision was
greater than mine. The moment that he received his first knife as a
gift, he was convinced that we could sell those knives and help the villagers.
I wasn't so convinced of the outcome that he could see. He took out a little
ad in a knife magazine and our business was started. We worked together
building our business and his vision never faltered, but got stronger with every passing year.
Ten years later, I changed my opinion about the possible success of our
Knife business and talked to my husband about opening an Internet store to
increase our customer base and sell more knives. This time, he was the
reluctant one and did not think the Internet was a good place for
marketing.
Eventually he bought a computer and learned to use it. Our business was
online and gaining customers on a regular basis. When we bought a digital
camera, our customers flocked to our posts with the photos of our new
knives.
Every one of our customers has helped support four villages of craftsmen and schools for their children with your steady sales and help.
Your unending loyalty to HI and my husband's vision so many years ago is
the foundation of our success.
When my husband was alive, we worked as a team and our days together
were filled with quite a bit of work and our love for each other. Now, when I am in trouble or uncertain about what to do, I ask for his guidance and he
always points me in the right direction and fills my head with
suggestions. He is always with me.
Please help me celebrate the success that rose out of very humble
beginnings from the clear vision my late husband held firmly in his mind and
heart while you consider the knives of our Anniversary Sale.
L to r
These Salyan Khukuris are made my Sher the (tiger).
MDS= Memorial day special
15 inch 23 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $125.00 *SOLD*
12 inch 16 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $95. *SOLD*
12.5 inch 16 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $95. *SOLD*
12 1/4'' 16 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $95. *SOLD*
Email to get any or all
Twenty three years ago, in 1987, my late husband, Uncle Bill and I
started our HI business that has grown into a large membership of collectors
interested in our handmade knives and swords. This month's celebration has
two memorial functions that will forever live in my heart and continue to be
the foundation of my business.
First, this post is in memory of Uncle Bill and our life together. We
met when he was in the Peace Corps and our friendship eventually blossomed into a
marriage and a partnership that still exists today, even though he passed
away several years ago.
When my late husband and I started this business in 1987, his vision was
greater than mine. The moment that he received his first knife as a
gift, he was convinced that we could sell those knives and help the villagers.
I wasn't so convinced of the outcome that he could see. He took out a little
ad in a knife magazine and our business was started. We worked together
building our business and his vision never faltered, but got stronger with every passing year.
Ten years later, I changed my opinion about the possible success of our
Knife business and talked to my husband about opening an Internet store to
increase our customer base and sell more knives. This time, he was the
reluctant one and did not think the Internet was a good place for
marketing.
Eventually he bought a computer and learned to use it. Our business was
online and gaining customers on a regular basis. When we bought a digital
camera, our customers flocked to our posts with the photos of our new
knives.
Every one of our customers has helped support four villages of craftsmen and schools for their children with your steady sales and help.
Your unending loyalty to HI and my husband's vision so many years ago is
the foundation of our success.
When my husband was alive, we worked as a team and our days together
were filled with quite a bit of work and our love for each other. Now, when I am in trouble or uncertain about what to do, I ask for his guidance and he
always points me in the right direction and fills my head with
suggestions. He is always with me.
Please help me celebrate the success that rose out of very humble
beginnings from the clear vision my late husband held firmly in his mind and
heart while you consider the knives of our Anniversary Sale.
L to r
These Salyan Khukuris are made my Sher the (tiger).
MDS= Memorial day special
15 inch 23 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $125.00 *SOLD*
12 inch 16 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $95. *SOLD*
12.5 inch 16 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $95. *SOLD*
12 1/4'' 16 ounce Salyan. Satisal wood handle. MDS at $95. *SOLD*
Email to get any or all
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