Is this a Kumar Karda or something else?

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Just picked this up and I'm not sure if it's a kumar karda or one of the R series knives.

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I think there was one called an R10 or something like that, kind of looks like one of those.

Somebody with a clue should be along momentarily with a good answer.

Just a scientific wild guess on my part.

Looks like a right handy little knife whatever it is.
 
Esav is right:) JKM-1. Lovely little brute of a knife. I gave them away as groomsman gifts at my wedding.
 
Cool thanks. I really like it. It will become my companion knife on my next kukri sheath.
 
gurkha berserka said:
damn I wish I was one of your groomsmen. All I got was a money clip from my brothers wedding.
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Well I was an only child growing up. I had the luxury of picking my groomsmen 100%. I wanted to get them something special and unique.

I also cut my wedding cake with a YCS...so there was a bit of a theme;)
 
nice purchase man , and awesome steely, did not realize HI was so key to you , but I guess I should have realized :D
 
Gehazi said:
nice purchase man , and awesome steely, did not realize HI was so key to you , but I guess I should have realized :D
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Well years ago, I was one of the plethora of people inspired by my dealings with Uncle Bill. When I bought my first HI he was so patient with my questions and anxiety as I was pretty broke. I apologized about it and for being a near penny less college kid.

He told me basically to to the effect "That's ok. One day you'll be done with school and be rich."
His kindness always brought me back to buy more.

For the longest time I thought his "you'll be rich" line was just him painting my education with a broad brush and that I would be wealthy because of it. I certainly have never had any lofty ambitions of being well off.
However, as time went on I took new meaning from being "rich". Over the next few years I watched a man do business fairly and with a handshake and it. Always with conviction and earnestness. Uncle Bill basically taught me how I was going to run my business one day.

Sadly, Uncle Bill passed away shortly before my wife and I were married. Because HI had become such a big part of my life, I thought it would he kinda cool to cut our cake with with a custom YCS and give my special "brothers" a nice gift like a JKM. I wanted to give them a gift that actually meant something. Something more than a flask or beer mug. Something one of a kind that was inspired by one of the most influential men to my life.

Rich indeed:)
 
awesome stuff man, that spirit is what keeps us all coming back, glad you are still here passing it on
 
Steely_Gunz said:
Well years ago, I was one of the plethora of people inspired by my dealings with Uncle Bill. When I bought my first HI he was so patient with my questions and anxiety as I was pretty broke. I apologized about it and for being a near penny less college kid.

He told me basically to to the effect "That's ok. One day you'll be done with school and be rich."
His kindness always brought me back to buy more.

For the longest time I thought his "you'll be rich" line was just him painting my education with a broad brush and that I would be wealthy because of it. I certainly have never had any lofty ambitions of being well off.
However, as time went on I took new meaning from being "rich". Over the next few years I watched a man do business fairly and with a handshake and it. Always with conviction and earnestness. Uncle Bill basically taught me how I was going to run my business one day.

Sadly, Uncle Bill passed away shortly before my wife and I were married. Because HI had become such a big part of my life, I thought it would he kinda cool to cut our cake with with a custom YCS and give my special "brothers" a nice gift like a JKM. I wanted to give them a gift that actually meant something. Something more than a flask or beer mug. Something one of a kind that was inspired by one of the most influential men to my life.

Rich indeed:)
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That was a very touching comment Steely. I have only been a member of the HI club for 8 months or so, but I can honestly tell you... I felt every word you wrote. Aunt Yangdu has continued to operate HI with Bill spirit in full force. I have never dealt with such a honest, generous, and trusting person as Ms. Martino. HI has actually brought me back to a earlier time in my life, a time when a handshake meant something, a time where ones word was binding.

I have received so much more than just kukris from HI. What I have received these past few months can not be paid for with cash. The people here are so helpful and informative, it really does feel like a big extended family. Aunt Yangdu is just icing on the cake, her fairness and good nature shines through with every interaction I have with her. I am sadden by the fact that I missed the opportunity to interact with Bill when his physical form was present, but I find happiness knowing that his spirit is alive and well. It dwells within HI, its blades, and its supporters. Thank you HI for all you do.
 
gurkha berserka said:
HI has actually brought me back to a earlier time in my life, a time when a handshake meant something, a time where ones word was binding.

I am sadden by the fact that I missed the opportunity to interact with Bill when his physical form was present, but I find happiness knowing that his spirit is alive and well.
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I totally agree with your sentiments. I miss the "old" days when honor was respected with a handshake, but sadly, those days are long gone, and I think lawyers, and the justice system had a hand, in making that honor system obsolete.

I to wish that I had the honor of conversing with Uncle Bill, but I always seem to get the feeling that he is here "in spirit", Hi, auntie, and this forum is a testament to his beliefs, and proof that those "beliefs, can indeed survive and flourish in this modern day world.
 
Yep I agree! Sheeple today think theres nothing wrong with conducting themselves the way they do if its legal. If its legal even via some ambiguous "loophole" its moral and right! Nice to deal with a real fair trade company. Where else can you buy a blemished item and return it if you arent happy with it. Cool little knife Steely!
 
In lieu of incredibly good business practices since Uncle Bills untimely passing I find myself wondering if Auntie was a major influence on him or he was a major influence on her or they are both just kindred spirits with everything all figured out.
I suspect a combination of all of the above.
 
It all starts w/ common sense being lost, ndoghouse...and next, you have people w/o respect towards others, nor towards themselves.

Staying true to your words first of all shows you are respecting yourself. And people that don't respect themselves should not wonder why others show them the same lack of respect.

It's a sad state of affairs the "modern world" is in, today.
 
Tom, that's a good looking JKM-1. Yours looks to be a good thinness. I say that because the two that I used to have were 1/4" to 5-1/6" thick, which was to much for me. The thinner ones are great small stout slicers from what I've seen. Enjoy!
 
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