Modern Khurkri

Jaeger, I must say that the "khukuri" looks like a top-notch knife, and from the description, it ought to perform well. I don't know about other folks, but, personally, I think the only true khukuris are made in Nepal, by kamis, and conform to the design and performance standards established by HI. To me it's kinda like with flowers -- you can buy your wife an expensive, perfumed silk rose that looks and smells real and will last a lifetime, but it still lacks the beauty and aura of the real thing. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, to me, a khukuri is more than just the knife itself, it's the history and craftsmen behind the knife that really makes it so special. And I have a hunch that just about every forumite, including yourself, feels as I do. That's why we're a part of this forum -- we're captivated by the mystique that is an integral part of HI khuks.

[This message has been edited by Steven F (edited 05 December 1999).]
 
Steve, I've read some of the finest of liturature and poetry, and yet even those masters would be hard pressed to put into words what you have.

- D

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Where the lion's skin will not reach, you must patch it out with the fox's.
 
Just wanted to put my 2 cents in. The knives are very nice, however, for the quality, service and price I think you can't beat HI. Uncle Bill is one of the nicest persons I've had the pleasure of talking to and that guarantee is second to none.
 
I think Rob makes a great knife and wish I can get a hold of one of his Cetans without waiting a million years. But when it comes to a khukuri, I would rather wait for one from HI.

Steven, most of us share your sentiment.

sing

AKTI #A000356 & khukuri knut.
 
You won't get any disagreement from me Steve. HI khuks have a spirit that I have found nowhere else. They are unparalleled. I just thought that Mr. Simonich's offering was interesting and decided to share it with the rest of you.

Mike
 
Well Jaeger, those Simonich knives are beautiful and seem to be works of art quite capable of standing on their own merits. I saw several blades on his website that I would love to own. However, I too have to say that the Khukri that he makes - while a fine knife - lacks the very essence that makes a Khukuri a khukuri. Steve pretty much said it all. Besides, who else is better capable of making a khukuri than those who make and use them all the time?

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When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.

 
Thank you Mike. No doubt it is a beautiful collectable knife - but I think it is lack of something ... something which I can't explain ... ?
 
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