Kumar shows his stuff. Pix.

Originally posted by mamav
I'd get one if he did. But then "whoever" got this one wouldn't have a one of a kind.:confused: :rolleyes:
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How about FIRST of a RUN.

How about First Example of others to follow.:)

Maybe JP can put a name to it and a time period for it, a little history.
 
I passed on my Amtrack BAS to my cousin who was itching to try out an HI khuk in the field and put it through some grueling paces but he was short of cash to buy one. I upgraded to a recent production Kumar 16.5" WWII.

It is awesome. Stunning is almost a better word. A bit on the light side for it's size but very fast, the way he does it is just right.

I don't know what the Rc of the edge is but almost the entire edge seems to be a 'sweet spot'. If this WWII is an example of his regular work, the next khuk I get I want it to be by this guy.

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Beautiful piece of work. Bill, you are right. That kid has come a long way.
 
MamaV: Yellow?? I just sent one of those to t.sisco to be replaced. Stick with brown, red,or even navy.
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I really want to get away from black and brown: Every khukuri scabbard's made of those colors, and they're boring. I want variety -- the 'louder' the color, the better! :cool:
 
I agree with all the scabbards the same being boring, but the yellow one was more of a baby doodoo color and really I've seen enough baby doodoo to last a life time. Hunter green, navy, red(the red is really nice)-- any thing but baby doodoo yellow. Brighter yellow might be OK....well I guess you could have the yellow and I'll take another color;)
 
Originally posted by mrostov
I upgraded to a recent production Kumar 16.5" WWII.

It is awesome. Stunning is almost a better word. A bit on the light side for it's size but very fast, the way he does it is just right.
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This is exactly the way I would describe my Kumar 16,5 WW2 also. Stunningly shaped with a hint of distal tapering and it is very light weight, but that is the way I like my khuks.



Originally posted by mrostov

If this WWII is an example of his regular work, the next khuk I get I want it to be by this guy.
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I have recently thought the same thing. And since you share my opinion about his work then there can be no doubt about the quality of his work, can there?
 
Uncle Bill,

If you get Kumar to make somemore maybe a decorative scabbard would compliment the uniqueness of these museum models. What do you think Ruel?
 
Originally posted by ferguson
Holy mackeral!

Steve
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My words exactly.

As far as Kumar's work goes, the young man has an eye for detail, symmetry, and perfection of line or surface that is very, very good. I've got three Kumar Khukuris: 18" Gelbu (horn); 18" Chitlangi (horn); and 18" Sirupati (wood).

Of the eight Khuks I have, the Gelbu is my favorite at least for the moment. The cutting session a couple nights ago just might have caused the 18" Sirupati to upset the Gelbu from that position.

My second favorite is really a misnomer, because second place is a two or three way dead heat tie between the 18" Siru above, the 18" Chit, and my !-made 15" BAS.

So, to summarize, of the eight Khuks I've bought, the three by Kumar are in 1st or 2nd Place.

I've become sold enough on the young man's work that I will most likely ask Uncle Bill specifically for a Kumar-made 21" Sirupati when I get some financial breathing room again.

Don
 
Originally posted by ruel
I really want to get away from black and brown: Every khukuri scabbard's made of those colors, and they're boring. I want variety -- the 'louder' the color, the better! :cool:
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You might recall I got into Khukuris through my interest in swords, primarily European Medieval styles.

The subject of scabbard and hilt coloration has come up quite a bit lately with the resurgence of interest in European Medieval swords in general.

Most folks today like the elegant stateliness, or perhaps sinisterness of black leather. A smaller group prefers browns and "oxbloods". And much smaller group still other colors.

But, of course the hilt and scabbard and belt colors must match!

As we continue to examine remaining relics we've had a rather startling revelation, and that is, among the European Medieval folk, bright colors were signs of wealth or ostentation (which was considered a positive character trait back then).

The evidence 'seems' to support the idea that Medieval warriors were a rather brightly colored lot, and they preferred their hilts, scabbards and sword belts to be what ever color they wanted (or could afford), and there was little or no attempt to "match the accessories". For example, it would not have been out of place for the hilt to be covered in say blue leather, the scabbard in red (not Oxblood, but RED), and the swordbelt in black or green or whatever.

The sword belt itself could often times be of one color while the stitching was a different contrasting color.

Note that depending on certain regions and time periods, certain colors were restricted to certain social classes. For example, over the years we've come to associate the color purple with royalty.

The truth is (at least as so far as the evidence supports it) that maybe not so much royalty as like Kings and Queens exclusively, but rather specifically named families who not only had wealth, but a heritage, and of course at least some level of political influence.

I still don't like yellow though (grin).

And though it might have been thought boring in the Middle Ages, I prefer my weapons and their fittings to be a bit dignified in black, browns, deep burgundies/maroons and dark blues.

Don
 
Uncle, shouldn't give me anxiety attacks. :) Received the Musuem Piece Replica today. Replica as opposed to reproduction, as this blade can definitely be used and put thru the mill. The mail clerk was interested in it, but didn't want it opened in the PO. Opened it on the hood of my truck, first thing I see is a piece of paper saying 25" Kobra. MAN , shipped the wrong item, but continued to unwrap with shaky hands. ALRIGHT! Museum piece shining like a gift from heaven in the bright sunlight!
Took it back into the lobby and got the mail clerks attention. He was quite impressed, NICE LETTER OPENER!
I turned him on to the HI Shopping site, which he had been reviewing, but told him you need to check out the forum for the good items not on the shopping site, he said he would.

I didn't believe the Masterpiece was 22 in, had to measure when I got home. Right on 22in. VERY well balanced for the weight. Shines like it was buffed to the max. Slides in and out of the scabbard real easy. Tiny rattle in handle from possible loose laha, won't hurt the function of the piece.Seems to be a little common in aluminum white metal handles. Will have to work on that one. Kumar did forget one thing, tho. Going to take some sharpening time, although I hate to mar the finish on blade. Will take most care in attempting it.I was showing it off to a few people on the way home, after admiration oohs and awes, the next comment was "its not sharp"
The pictures above are right on!
 
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