Khukuri Pronunciation

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Tanker

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Hello all. I have been absorbing the info on this forum for about a month now. It has really been and education learning a little about this type of knife and the people that make them.

I'm not sure if I'm pronouncing some of these new to me words correctly. Do these look like there even in the ball park?

Khukuri = koo-koo-ree; kami = kah-mee.

 
Thanks for the reply Uncle Bill.

Now I have to figure out how "namaste" translates as a greeting.
 
[In my original post I said] I'm pretty much a newbie here too. Looking and learning. [And then I said] Getting one of the few that come from your shops seems kind of a crap-shoot.......[other stuff snipped]
Thanks for the prompt and courteous responses, gentlemen. I have already spent several hours slobbering over the many pages of HI's web site. Now it's a matter of finding the funds, and making the choice. It's gotta be right the first time, as I am not just khukuri poor, I'm money poor as well. Thanks again.

[This message has been edited by gunhou (edited 12 October 1999).]
 
Gunhou, if you see something you like or would like something similar, email or call Uncle Bill with your requirements. Sometimes they do not get all snapped up. There are a lot of khukuris out there and the ones announced on this forum aren't the only ones. Check out the Himalayan Imports website URL under Uncle Bill's name(see earlier in this thread). Do a search of the postings that have occurred on this forum. Check out Howard Wallace's most excellent Khukuri FAQ. And most importantly, ask questions...you'll find that there will be many who are willing to help answer them.

Harry


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"Khukuris are my obsession and I'm late for therapy!"

[This message has been edited by Kozak (edited 11 October 1999).]
 
I'd guess you can go 3 ways.

1) Grab what you want when you see it. With Villagers you either tell Bill what you want, and if one comes in he'll let you know. Or you take potluck.

2) If it's a standard item, let Bill know what you want and he'll guess when he can get it if it isn't in stock.

3) Special Orders:

a) Some are a one time only deal. 12" AK's weren't made for years, but Bill got six people signed up, and made a batch.

b) Some are iffy. Kami Ganga Ram is 80, his helper is 70. Get your name in now and you will get it if he lasts that long.

c) The Royal Kami, Bura (now shop 2 foreman) seems to be available for banspatis anytime he gets caught up.

d) Some special ones show up and Bill's as surprised as anyone. Then it's free for all unless by some chance you've told Bill you wanted something like it, in which case he'll notify you if he remembers.

e) I have no idea what fits into this category but something will turn up somehow.

Talk to Bill.
 
gunhau,

There are even some options Rusty didn’t mention. Talk to Bill or e-mail him. He will fix you up.


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Howard Wallace
Khukuri FAQ

 
Howard, I'm already khukuri poor, so I really don't need to know, but for your health and whatever is left of my alleged sanity what options did I miss or forget?
 
Rusty,

On rereading your post, I guess your option e covers just about everything. But I was thinking of the custom one-of-a-kind special orders that the kamis can be occasionally called upon to produce.

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Howard Wallace
Khukuri FAQ

 
Howard got a special order Sirupati for his daugher, Brita, which turned out just great.

It is a one of a kinder which I remember myself and that's saying a lot.

I guess this is the missing option. Sometimes the special orders work out wonderfully well, other times they are not what we thought we were getting. Sort of a crap shoot with these.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html
 
Pala, Uncle Bill, Howard - Tanker is still wondering what namaste means, and you could probably throw in namascar while you were at it.
 
Namaste -- my own translation which is pretty close is "I salute the God within you."

Namaskar -- same as Namaste except more respectful version usually reserved for elders or very respected friends. Elders should not address their juniors using Namaskar. Break in tradition.



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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html
 
Uncle Bill thanks for the translation for namaste. When I first read the translation my first thought was "wow that is a heavy concept".

Also wanted to mention that I was at a local gun and knife show last weekend and saw a few khukuris there. None of them even came close to the quality of the one I got from HI.
 
Will,

Brita doesn't even know her Sirupati exists yet. I'm going to give it to her on her 10th birthday, in February of the year 2000. I venture to predict she will love it. She really likes khukuris, and she loves the pictures of Yangdu holding giant blades.

It is used to illustrate the Sirupati style in the khukuri FAQ, if you want to look at it. But you have to promise to keep the secret! The custom engraving does not show in the picture. Suffice it to say that it is very good. This is a millennium khukuri also, inscribed with 2000 A.D., Brita's name, and engraved with symbols of personal significance.


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Howard Wallace
Khukuri FAQ

 
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Howard is your daughter's Sirupati silver mounted? It is beautiful!!
I also absoutely love that scabbard.
A beautiful example of the Kami's and Sarki's craft!!

One of these days I hope to have one commissioned.I need to play with a few more though and decide exactly what I want.Actually it may be two.
I would really like a fancy silver mounted balance Khukuri like I have only a tad smaller at about 11" and with a fancy Gangaola scabbard.
A floral engraved blade would also be nice.That's the old Cherokee creeping in.


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Cornbread ain't s'possed ta be sweet!....Dagnabit gurl,whut did they teach you way up north in ....;) hehehe.

 
Yvsa,

Yes, it is silver mounted. The scabbard and the traditional tools were the kami’s and sarki’s ideas. I am very pleased with what they did. Each little tool shows a lot of individual care. The scabbard leather is also very nice. It has a tinder pouch you can’t see in the photo. There are a couple of extra slots in the sheath that aren’t filled with tools. When I asked about it the answer was, “It’s for carrying whatever else you need.” Maybe a pen and a toothbrush? The scabbard has buttons to facilitate sash carry.


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Howard Wallace
Khukuri FAQ

 
Howard.
I saw your family picture in another thread - young beautiful Brita wielding a Khukuri - it reminds me of my son's fav TV serial "Xena the Warrior Princess"!
 
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