Marks of the kamis -- finally!

[Bill Martino]

Here are the marks but they are going to be ever changing. Prakash is gone and there are actually three new mystery kamis I have not met. But, we will update as required.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

 

[TD]

Great. Thanks you for posting this, uncle. My Khukuris got non of these, but I'm happy enough as they're still the finest Khukuris in the world.

 

[Bill Martino]

Tanat, as you know the kamis are not very diligent about marking blades. They still consider it a waste of time and effort.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ

[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 06-10-2000).]

 

[James Mattis]

From the other side of Grand Culture Canyon, where I hold a good bladesmith in high enough esteem that I like to see a signature or mark identifying his (or her) handiwork, here's a thought that might be worth translating into Nepali ...

A few years ago I was at a knifemaking seminar at the shop of R.W. Loveless, the guru of the stock-removal hollow-ground drop-point hunter. During the conversation, he said, "A knife is the most useful thing in the world. Therefore knifemaking is the most honorable of professions."


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- JKM
www.chaicutlery.com
AKTI Member # SA00001

 

[Bill Martino]

Nicely said, James, and I certainly agree but one must remember that East is East and it is ever so difficult to bridge the culture gap.

I'll get the message sent over at any rate.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ