looking to buy first khukuri

[hot animal machine]

Hey guys have been looking to buy a khukuri,for a long time,I've been to the website and liked both the Army service and the gelbu special,but what realy cought my eye,was the khukuri on the home page,do you know the one?its also above the logo on the forum site,is this style avilable?if so what are the specs on it,length,price,ect.I like that it has a lot of belly to the blade,but still has a nice drop point to it.thanks,
Dean

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[Bill Martino]

Hello Dean and welcome to the Cantina. The khukuri you mention is a Salyan model and I think it's the ugliest khukuri around but there are those who come down on me heavily for my opinion. It's available on special order in any size you like -- but get something else. It's too ugly.

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[DocPat2511]

I happen to think the logo khukuri is pretty easy on the eye.

But on the first Salyan prototype I'm with Uncle Bill. Butt-ugly. The comparison to a hippo that somebody made was right on.

 

[Bill Martino]

The logo khukuri is an very well made old WWII vet and is only 12 inches long. When you start upscaling this to 20 or 25 inches you do, indeed, get the hippo and thanks, Doc, for support.

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[jim_l_clifton]

Bill,
Doc, really, really wants one,read between the lines,he's panting, lusting for just such a K as a big "S"!make it a special order for Doc,say about 20"!hee!
jim

 

[DocPat2511]

Jim's having one of his days, fellas.

Smile a lot, don't make direct eye contact, and back away slowly.

 

[jim_l_clifton]

Why Doc, don't be concerned,I'm just being me!
jim

 

[Yvsa]

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UhOh!!!!!
The Saint got out of his jacket and the padded room!!!

Up close the Super Salyan _is_ butt ugly, but if you lean it against something so that you can see its profile and then back away about 30 feet it looks just like the one in the logo.
It's just a matter of perspective.

The SS is a real work horse for splitting wood but there are others that are prettier and do the job just as well!!!!
A Salyan about 12" long would be a really nice little khukuri IMO.

I like the broader blades as well.

Oh!!!!
And welcome to the Cantina Dean!!!

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Yvsa.

"VEGETARIAN".............
Indin word for lousy hunter.

[This message has been edited by Yvsa (edited 05-31-2001).]