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I added another Kumar Karda to the collection and its a beauty. Its made by Yuvraj at 12" and 10 ounces. It has a full 1/4 inch spine thickness and a very well crafted antler handle with lots of cool drop. Thanks to the deer that gave it up and thanks to dear Aunti for posting it up:thumbup:. This Nepali antler is some bumpy nice stuff. Great gription and a little tine to go between the fingers for added support!
Left is made by Yuvraj, middle is Rajkumar, and right is Lachhu. Might even note the three different styles of sheaths on each. I like the middle Sam Browne like style myself with the adjustable straps.
Each Kami has their own style on these. Lachu made this one (top) with a shorter smaller satisal handle and considerably thinner blade The handle girth is also smaller. Rajkumar made this one of horn (middle) with a thicker spine at 1/4" and I will say that this is the smoothest blackest most uniform perfect handle I have in all mu collection. It almost looks molded or something. Rajkumar was known for his attention to details like this. Yuvraj chose antler (bottom) also like the Rajkumar with a very beefy blade and slightly longer handle than the Lachhu. I notice the choil area is more delineated as well which adds to the aesthetics in my opinion. Contrary to their appearance they are pretty good choppers in the kitchen. I had no problems whacking the head off fish at three to five pounds. Takes a couple whacks but works fine. I chop catfish up in steaks no problem. One whack through the bone and Done deal. As far as cutting veggies and stuff they work better on top a thick cutting board to give you some knuckle room.
Kami marks. Yuvraj left, Rajkumar middle, and Lachhu right.
Notice the difference in spine thickness. These are in general very nice utility knives each with their own character. The blade sizes vary greatly in recent offereings. Some Vim models sported 12"+ blades. Maybe someone will throw up a pic of one for reference (phillll comes to mind). Thats all I got for now. Ill add some working pics later. Enjoy!
Left is made by Yuvraj, middle is Rajkumar, and right is Lachhu. Might even note the three different styles of sheaths on each. I like the middle Sam Browne like style myself with the adjustable straps.
Each Kami has their own style on these. Lachu made this one (top) with a shorter smaller satisal handle and considerably thinner blade The handle girth is also smaller. Rajkumar made this one of horn (middle) with a thicker spine at 1/4" and I will say that this is the smoothest blackest most uniform perfect handle I have in all mu collection. It almost looks molded or something. Rajkumar was known for his attention to details like this. Yuvraj chose antler (bottom) also like the Rajkumar with a very beefy blade and slightly longer handle than the Lachhu. I notice the choil area is more delineated as well which adds to the aesthetics in my opinion. Contrary to their appearance they are pretty good choppers in the kitchen. I had no problems whacking the head off fish at three to five pounds. Takes a couple whacks but works fine. I chop catfish up in steaks no problem. One whack through the bone and Done deal. As far as cutting veggies and stuff they work better on top a thick cutting board to give you some knuckle room.
Kami marks. Yuvraj left, Rajkumar middle, and Lachhu right.
Notice the difference in spine thickness. These are in general very nice utility knives each with their own character. The blade sizes vary greatly in recent offereings. Some Vim models sported 12"+ blades. Maybe someone will throw up a pic of one for reference (phillll comes to mind). Thats all I got for now. Ill add some working pics later. Enjoy!
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I told her she could use it at anytime. 
