MALLA KHUKURI info

I believe it says somewhere at the HI web site (online store) that the HI Malla is based on an authentic old Malla that they found, but I wouldn't swear to this. In any case, HI versions of traditional models tend to be beefier and of higher quality than the originals. Here's one of mine, 20" overall length and 32.7 oz (blade only, not including scabbard). It's a big knife! This seems to be on the high end of length/weight for the HI Malla.

 

Most of the Chainpuri models that Yangdu sells are actually from Chainpur, rather than made by HI kamis. She posts them from time to time on this forum.

I suggest that you send her an email. She might have one in stock.

Here's one with a fancy carved handle that was made by an HI kami (Lokendra). It's 21" overall length, 26 oz (blade only):

 

Yangdu will take great care of you, Steve. I'm glad to hear that you're looking for one of the chainpuri - I have complete confidence that the items come from where they are said to be and are of top quality. I don't think anyone goes to the effort that HI does to make customers/family happy.

 

Malla khukuri is replicated from an a khukuri identified by HMG Archeological Society as being an ancient khukuri from the Malla era. The khukuri is 19 inches, 2 inches wide, 7/16 thick and weighs about 2 & 1/4 pounds. There are a couple of unique things about the khukuri which should be mentioned. The spine is flat (rather than in the traditional "V")like our logo khukuri. Fit, finish, hardness, karda, chakma, scabbard and frog all rate excellent. Sometimes horn handle, sometimes wood.