Just ordered my first Khukuri...

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Well, I finally did it. After "lurking" around the HI forum, countless hours studying the HI website, and several pleasant e-mails with Uncle Bill...I just ordered a 12" Sirupati. I believe that it will well serve my current particular purpose, and will no doubt serve as jumping off point for future khukuri acquisitions...
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(I fear that I may have REALLY started something here...)
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Started something or just got swept up in it - same thing. You did, however, pick a great blade to start it off with. If you enjoy yours as well as I have mine,you're HOOKED!! And don't listen to any of that "research" hooey - hooked is hooked, by any name
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Hope you love it, T.S. I've really fallen in love with my sirupatis . . . such a beautiful and functional blade shape. I'm almost afraid to get any others for fear that I may like them better.

But I'll get over that.
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As soon as you get your kukri out of its sheath, give it a polish, and just stare at it.....well, that'll be it.
Welcome to the club, and welcome to the strange longing we've all caught.

Jeff&Miss K.
 
Town Sargeant, welcome to Uncle Bill's Mutant Knife Knut Cantina!

As the saying goes..."Betcha you can't just buy one!"
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Harry
Himalayan Imports Khukuri Range Safety Officer
Himalayan Imports Website
Howard Wallace's Fabulous Khukuri FAQ!

"He either fears his fate too much,
Or his deserts are small,
That dares not put it to the touch,
To win or lose it all...."
- James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (1612-1650)
 
That is just how I got started - with a 12" Sirupati - though I should confess that my love affair with khuks started long ago, I just took some time to realize that.
Now even the tantos I make look a bit like khukuris!
I look at my 18th Century and ask myself if is there a way out of this... I mean, at least after all my orders arrive, including the one I just got on E-bay...

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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!


http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos

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Hello, Terry

I got a large metal handled piece from a dealer in England. more expensive than I though it would end up at around US$ 80,00 with shipping but it looks quite respectable. This was the first auction I won, of the few I got in lately.
I see quite a few good deals on e-bay all the time - including many military pieces, wich are my main interest now - but have been unable to get that great deal we all expect from an auction. I keep trying, though.


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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!


http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos

Visit Cutelaria Hoje - The first Brazilian virtual knife magazine
(English/Portuguese)
http://www.cutelariahoje.com.br
 
Welcome!
You have chosen one of the best knives made, you have also chosen the best group of guys in the world to associate with!
jim
 
Thank you all for the warm welcome, good to see you "back on board" Uncle Bill!
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I shall keep you posted as the adventure proceeds...
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T-Sarge,,, Warning!!

Control your anticipation to the greatest extent possible. Both the mail carriers on my route are on Prozac after only five blades.

I finally had to open the Malla in front of the older one, and he wanted the website. He's lurking around here somewhere, and won't be able to resist a buy much longer (will you, Dick?) Hehehehh
 
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