Khukuri: custom or production question

Will York

Will York

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The following for-sale thread was posted under Customs for sale and was moved to Production:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714253

I can understand a standard-construction modern khukuri being considered a Production knife, even when signed by its maker, but this WWII vintage knife was obviously a specially made piece with a rarely seen (according to Daniel Koster) integral guard and ivory-over-buffalo horn custom handles.

My question is: At this point in time, who can determine that this was not a custom-made piece? And if it can't be determined definitively, why isn't the decision left to the discretion of the seller?

Will
 
We're helping you and the buyers find your knife. We list khukuris under production unless they are known one of a kind done by a custom maker here who describes his work.
 
Hi Esav,

Thank you for your work on behalf of BF as well as the membership--you do a tireless, thankless job, and I appreciate it.

Your answer makes sense, and I accept it. I had this khuk listed with some other modern production models for sale, and had one email from someone I took to be knowledgeable saying it really didn't belong in the Production category. Since I'd had no inquiries on it from the Production thread, I thought perhaps he was right and I should try it under Customs once the other khuks in that thread had sold.

I don't know if the location under Production knives was hurting it before or not, but if you would agree to its being placed back under Custom, I would appreciate it. Otherwise, of course, I abide by your decision and will play the hand I'm dealt.

Thanks again,
Will
 
More important than the subforum placement is the description, and yours is clear and complete. It may be slow to move for the standard reasons.

These include when an interested buyer is available and sometimes the circumstances of season or weather distractions.

You should be better off in a subforum where people know to look for khukuris.
 
Okay, Esav. Thank you for your thoughts and assistance, and for your prompt reply.

Will
 
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