Latest village models available -- pix.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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Here are two of the latest village models to come in -- I have five left and they are all just about the same. Chainpuri handle with Sirupati blade -- about 20 inches overall length. 3/8 inch thick and about 1.75 wide. Weight about 1.5 lbs. Pretty handle with that usual tough village blade at just about razor sharp. Finish is pretty good. Scabbards not bad. Downside is I can see a little wave along the back of a couple of them -- not noticeable unless you sight the blade length and not enough to affect performance in any way. Edges sight straight.

Price is $85 and I'll pay the shipping. If anybody wants one email me and we will try to ship tomorrow.

Uncle Bill

[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 15 July 1999).]
 
Two the same at that price wouldn't be out of line for mounting crossed on a plaque ( very well sharpened and mounted close at hand of course ). An eye catcher and possibly useful as well(VEG).
 
One left and I am not especially happy with it. It has a couple of fold lines I don't like. If anybody wants it for $50 take it and I'll still guarantee it performancewise but I will not guarantee beauty.

Uncle Bill
 
Bill,

I'll take the last ugly fellow for $50. I tried to e-mail you but I'm getting a message " no transport provider is available."
 
Bill,

Did these come from a village kami? If so, where was the village of origin, and who was the kami?
 
Howard, I am not sure. Because of the way they are made with a Chainpuri handle I am guessing the kami may be from around Chainpur. The blade, however, is not a Chainpuri blade but a standard Sirupati style. Why he makes them this way I am not certain.

I think this last lot of khukuris were actually bought by a friend of Kami Sherpa's and then delivered to Kami at the shop. Kami has several pals who are always on the lookout for village khukuris for us. But they seldom collect information about the kami or village as it seems unimportant to them as long as the knives are the quality we want. Sometimes there are a couple of links in between maker and us and we are just not sure where the knives came from or who made them.

Gelbu recently picked up some village khukuris on a five day mission of finding kamis and khukuris and I think he may be able to recall at least the villages from whence they came if not the name of the kamis who made them. We like to know this information here but the Nepali is only concerned with the khukuri and not necessarily the maker.

Good news is even though I shipped this last villager to Clay he has emailed me telling me he is willing to give it to you if you still want it.

I'll say it again. We have a great bunch of guys on this forum.

Uncle Bill

[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 16 July 1999).]
 
Thanks Bill and Clay.

Clay, you are welcome to the blade. I just have a soft spot in my heart for the ugly ones. I can relate to them somehow. It's kind of a mystery.

It does add value to me to know a little of the origin of a blade. Perhaps you can communicate that to Kami and his agents. Perhaps an incentive of a dollar per blade to agents who provide the background also?

 
Can someone explain the benifits of the Chainpuri handle? It would seem to aid quick draw signifigantly.

Hanuman's chin really aids in quick draw with the Hanuman khukhuri. This handle is unbelievable comfortable and functional.

If the Chainpuri khukhuri is similar it is clear why it has become so popular.

Will

[This message has been edited by Will Kwan (edited 16 July 1999).]
 
It does give a better purchase on the handle. I am not a quick draw artist so I am unable to comment on that aspect. But it certainly helps to hang on to the khukuri when you are doing heavy chopping.

The downside is you will probably chip off the ends of the handle in time.

Uncle Bill
 
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