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Khukuri stands and Sharpeners
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Big Bob.
Thanks to highlight about Khukuri Stand issue.
Pakcik Bill.
My question is:What is the proper traditional way of keeping Khukuris in Nepal?
Thanks to highlight about Khukuri Stand issue.
Pakcik Bill.
My question is:What is the proper traditional way of keeping Khukuris in Nepal?
- Is it being laid on a Khukuri stand just like what Japanese do with their swords? or
- Is it being hung on a sort of hanger like what Arab do with their swords? or
- Is it being placed in a sort of box or container like what Malaysian do with their Keris? or
- Is it being kept in any cupboard or drawer like what I do with my Khukuris now? or
- Is it just being chucked under any bed? - I think you mentioned that you do that Pakcik Bill! - is it true or just a mere joke?
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My point, Ghostsix, is that I figured that some of the other formulites would like some nice looking, made in Nepal stands to display their khukuris. I'd read the threads about improvised wall hangers, and I believed that these stands would help. Understand?
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I really do keep my khukuris under the bed, Mohd. I have no room on my walls for them. Khukuris I saw displayed in Nepal were almost always hung on a wall.
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Uncle Bill
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Uncle Bill
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Uncle Bill,
Would you please be so kind as to elaborate a little on how they were displayed on the wall. Were they on wall pegs, one beneath the other, or perhaps in a case of some sort; how were the sheaths displayed (if at all); is there any traditionally correct way of displaying a khukuri; is there any traditional/cultural taboos regarding the display of a khukuri?
As you know, in some cultures these issues are taken seriously. For example, in some oriental cultures it is considered in very poor taste to display all of one's valuable possessions at the same time. In other words, you might have a collection of 100 valuable prints, but proper etiquette dictates that you only display a few at a time and rotate them on occasion. In Nepal, does this concept apply to khurkuris?
Sorry to bother you with the questions, but I'd like to learn more about the culture behind the knife.
Would you please be so kind as to elaborate a little on how they were displayed on the wall. Were they on wall pegs, one beneath the other, or perhaps in a case of some sort; how were the sheaths displayed (if at all); is there any traditionally correct way of displaying a khukuri; is there any traditional/cultural taboos regarding the display of a khukuri?
As you know, in some cultures these issues are taken seriously. For example, in some oriental cultures it is considered in very poor taste to display all of one's valuable possessions at the same time. In other words, you might have a collection of 100 valuable prints, but proper etiquette dictates that you only display a few at a time and rotate them on occasion. In Nepal, does this concept apply to khurkuris?
Sorry to bother you with the questions, but I'd like to learn more about the culture behind the knife.
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A favorite is crossed khukuris on a wood plaque. Or, just hanging it by whatever means on a wall.
Pala had his mil service khukuri hanging from a couple of nails on the wall for years. We think it was stolen some years back by a group of trekkers that stopped by for a meal and a spot to spend the night.
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Pala had his mil service khukuri hanging from a couple of nails on the wall for years. We think it was stolen some years back by a group of trekkers that stopped by for a meal and a spot to spend the night.
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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html
Bob.I have one of Craig`s stands.It is very nice.I will redesign one that I make for myself.I just don`t see the,out of the blue.You just made the same mistake that Craig made.This forum is not plaid used car salesmen.If you bothered to read some back posts.you would relize that.You insult us,and yourself.Rusty,I could not of said it better.
No one wants to get rid of you,or shut you up.We do expect a little dignity.
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No one wants to get rid of you,or shut you up.We do expect a little dignity.
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Speaking of cultures,I had to learn how to run chopsticks with my left hand.This is usually ,at least rude.I had a reason.I now can do it at least as well left handed.I do get some stares from waiters when I switch,but they work for me.I transfered all of my skills to ambidexterous after being wounded and losing the use of my right arm for a while.I`ve found it very convenient.Shooting was easy.Knife work was harder.
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Big Bob, take a look at Yvsa's post Malaysian khukuris and more. Good example of what is hoped for with posts in this forum. This is something of a worldwideweb council of elders from many cultures. Show respect and courtesy toward the members and yourself, as you grow to understand the HI forum better.
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A "worldwideweb council of elders"???
C'mon....
Rusty, are you familiar with Bill Wilson's Rule #62?
The poor guy (Big Bob) comes in here with a somewhat over-enthusiastic announcement of some products he thinks might be of interest here and gets jumped on immediately....crikey, I'd be suprised if he comes back at all.
This thing smacks of some sort of Elitism which leaves me feeling...I dunno, dismayed.
Maybe its time for each of us to get back in a corner and each count himself.
It's my belief that if a man wants some respect, he should be willing to show some respect first.
--Mike L.
C'mon....
Rusty, are you familiar with Bill Wilson's Rule #62?
The poor guy (Big Bob) comes in here with a somewhat over-enthusiastic announcement of some products he thinks might be of interest here and gets jumped on immediately....crikey, I'd be suprised if he comes back at all.
This thing smacks of some sort of Elitism which leaves me feeling...I dunno, dismayed.
Maybe its time for each of us to get back in a corner and each count himself.
It's my belief that if a man wants some respect, he should be willing to show some respect first.
--Mike L.
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Mike L., don't remember Bill Wilson's rule 62 offhand. Will try to remember to look it up.
What does come to mind is the root of the word 'humility'. It comes from the latin 'humus', for fertile soil. One way to increase the fertility of soil is to apply copious quantities of a substance eufamistically sold as 'steer manure'. The HI forum is blessed with an unlimited supply of the common generic for 'steer manure' aka: "BULLS---".
Reminds me of the story of a knight who rode back into the castle at twilight, his horse limping, his armor dented, his shield almost split, and looking like he had fought Armageddon.
The Laird of the Castle hurried out to meet the knight at the courtyard and find out what had occurrred to his noble warrior. "What happened, Sir Knight?",the Laird gasped. The knight replied, "I have been about your business, harassing your ememies to the East".
The Laird replied: "But I don't have any enenies to the East!" The knight, stunned, took a minut to reply, then said: " Well, I think you do now, Sire!"
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What does come to mind is the root of the word 'humility'. It comes from the latin 'humus', for fertile soil. One way to increase the fertility of soil is to apply copious quantities of a substance eufamistically sold as 'steer manure'. The HI forum is blessed with an unlimited supply of the common generic for 'steer manure' aka: "BULLS---".
Reminds me of the story of a knight who rode back into the castle at twilight, his horse limping, his armor dented, his shield almost split, and looking like he had fought Armageddon.
The Laird of the Castle hurried out to meet the knight at the courtyard and find out what had occurrred to his noble warrior. "What happened, Sir Knight?",the Laird gasped. The knight replied, "I have been about your business, harassing your ememies to the East".
The Laird replied: "But I don't have any enenies to the East!" The knight, stunned, took a minut to reply, then said: " Well, I think you do now, Sire!"
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sent this in private email as well
Big Bob,
sorry some people in the forum jumped all over you. It's just that commercial announcements (except from Uncle Bill) are considered in poor taste unless somebody asks first. You touched a nerve; please don't think we're this rude all the time.
Sincerely,
Jeff Paulsen
Big Bob,
sorry some people in the forum jumped all over you. It's just that commercial announcements (except from Uncle Bill) are considered in poor taste unless somebody asks first. You touched a nerve; please don't think we're this rude all the time.
Sincerely,
Jeff Paulsen
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I did not realize the mistake I had made. In the old forum, I had mentioned the stands and had asked for Bill to mention them to the rest of the forumites. I left the latter part out of the Bladeforums post. I didn't mean any offense. I just thought that everyone would appreciate knowing where to find a stand for their khukuris, instead of having to improvise a hanger that might not be entirely safe. I must have missed the Malaysian Khukuris thread, somehow...this whole situation is a fluke ocurrance, I assure you.
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"Good judgement comes from experience, and most of that comes from bad judgement."
It ain't that I take myself so seriously, it's that I'm not going to pass up an opportunity to (p)a/s/s/ /u/p/ the experience of so many others who under the cloak of E-nonymity are willing to admit to the kind of stunts I'm prone to myself.
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It ain't that I take myself so seriously, it's that I'm not going to pass up an opportunity to (p)a/s/s/ /u/p/ the experience of so many others who under the cloak of E-nonymity are willing to admit to the kind of stunts I'm prone to myself.
( Ooops )
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On the old forum, I had asked Bill to get the word out. I should have kept it at that. From now on, if I see anything being advertised that I believe will be useful to us, I will privately email Bill, so that he can decide whether or not it is worth mentioning himself, and to avoid choking up the forum with advertisements. It was a good intention, but good intentions line the path to Hell, usually for good reason.