Kudos for HI and BirGorkha. Not bragging but I'm flabbergasted.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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Spoke to Pala a couple of evenings back and got some very good news from him. According to Nepali government statistics BirGorkha is Nepal's leading exporter of khukuris and considered a valuable asset to to Nepal's economy -- 5 star rated.

Addditionally, the owner and manager of old shop 1, T. B. Bishwakarma, came to visit Pala and asked if we could not throw some work his way. But he still has that old Nepali mindset which was so difficult to overcome and said, "I can produce the khukuris for 1/3 of what it is costing you to produce them at BirGorkha." Materials cost about the same so it is the kamis who are making up the difference and that's what we are NOT going to do. And the gossip in the khukuri world according to TB is that all khukuri makers and sellers acknowledge that we opened the door for others -- started as number one and continue to be number one.

We are not going to replace the World Bank but it's good to know that we are making some difference.

I knew we were doing a few things right but this news came as a big surprise and I'm happy to share it with all forumites who are partially responsible for the success story.
 
And Bill Martino opened the door for those folks.

He can't be as bad as all those people say. :D



Very nicely done, Sir.


Kis
 
Most excellent news, Uncle Bill! By the way, it's generally not considered bragging when it's true ;)

--Josh
 
Bill,
that is simply wonderful. This thing you have created spirals and weaves and grows. And not just on the merits of a very good man, Bill Martino, but bigger than any and from all of us. We are a part of the process, the event, reality ;you name it. Sometimes it feels as if there is magic in the world. You make me want to take in breath and blow it out in wonder.

So you've not only done so fine a thing for yourself and by yourself, but it is bigger than you. What a wonderful feeling you must have. This is it, the stuff; that's my role model.


munk
 
Fantastic! I always knew HI was invaluable, but the more people know it the better. :cool:
 
WELL DESERVED!!!!

A reputation EARNED by You, Yangdu, Pala and the whole BirGorka Factory. Makes it all seem worth it now, doesn't Uncle.

Blessing for continued success.
 
it is a priveledge to be even the smallest part of this.
I feel overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude and unworthiness.

What a joy it must be, to make a real difference in this world, and thoroughly enjoy what you are doing.(in site of the headaches that must come at times.)

I am enriched to posses the products of these men. It seems that they do me a favor to let me have them.

Thanks Bill

Tom
 
Uncle Bill, you deserve bragging rights! I think I had 6 new khuks from other vendors, before I got my first from HI. Now I have 12 from HI, out of 40+ khuks. (And some day I'll get to the computer in time to snatch another, before I'm beat out, again). Your motives, manner of doing business, and approach to life, are noble. For most, it's only profit. You ARE number 1!
 
I'd be very proud to receive such reports from Nepal, Uncle Bill! By continuing to export only the best khukris, H.I. and BirGhorka will maintain their fine reputation, and continue to help the Nepali people.

Dan :)
 
Well done, and congrats.

Now tell Bura to go and kick some backside and tell the kamis what they have to live up to.

(Sorta kidding, but not really...don't want them to try and do things the way things are often done here. Not doing that is what makes HI special.)
 
firkin said:
Now tell Bura to go and kick some backside and tell the kamis what they have to live up to.
Click to expand...

:D

Wait a second, firkin, you have something here...! How about letting them know about their reputation, complementing them to no end, and then lamenting, "If only we could consistently make them with convex edges!"

Dan :)
 
You been in the guiness again? :D

seriously...You and the kami's deserve a salute. I raise a tumbler of root beer to you!
 
Home just in time to light a celebratory stick of incense before the clock struck midnight. Congratulations.

( Called you but got the answering machine. Then waited 2 1/2 hours for them to install a new AM/FM/CD receiver in place of the old shot-to-heck AM/FM/Cassette Player. Anyway, it works, I just need to learn how to use it - only now I use bifocals. )
 
Great news! That must be extremely gratifying to know how much of a difference you have made personally.

Tell those folks that if they'll keep making them that we'll keep buying them. Especially if they do what you asked last week and come up with some new cool designs! :D

Regards,

Norm
 
I have only had one transaction with HI but I was extremely please with the product and their service. I would not buy a khukuri from any other company.
 
Great News UB!! :D It is great indeed to hear that Birgorka and all involved with HI are even now recognized by their own government for contributing so greatly to the region. That is an accomplishment to be proud of!! Honor pays in fashions, unexpected! :cool:
 
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