Greetings! I recently purchased an 18 inch Sirupate, 18 inch Ang Khola and 18 inch Gelbu Special. I have purchased knives and swords from all over the world and am involved in Perkita Tirsia so feel I have some insights into what a quality blade is -or isn’t. Upon opening the package I was stunned by the beauty and handling of the above three knives. These well built museum quality hand made knives are superior to those made by any American companies as well as the other major competitor in Nepal. I pray HI continues for years in its noble work of putting out the best Khukuris on the planet