My buddy is in Thailand, what should I have him get me?

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My buddy is in Thailand, and coming back in a few months for good. He is able to purchase me a blade while there, so I want to find out what my options are for a quality piece of Thailand steel.

I have 50-60 dollars to Western Union him. Any advise on a maker or location for him to go and spend my money? I'm open to any style really, just wanted something unique that I can't just order off the internet. Thanks.
 
^ Aranyik makes some good stuff, I believe the steel is 5160. The sheaths are basic leather. In Sweden they have moras, Aranyik knives are like the mora knives of Thailand. Everybody there has one, wheher in the kitchen or lying around in the yard. They're relatively cheap but really tough knives.
 
gooeytek said:
a customized Emerson by Nath.
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I second this... Not for $60 bucks that the OP wants to spend though, but I'd like one of those Ti Scales he does. I'm thinking about contacting him next time I'm down there.
 
If I was in Thailand, I would spend my money on...

Things that don't ever belong in polite conversation. :eek: :D
 
JTR357 said:
All i know is if I was in Thailand,I'd try & get myself a Yuna.
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Not for $60 you aren't! ;)

I second the E-nep. He should be able to find a used hand-forged one in the countryside if he knows where to look, otherwise, something like the machine hammered Aranyik would be in the price range.

If you wanted to bump your purchase price "a bit", I could point you towards one of these! :D
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I recommend that your buddy go to Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok.

This market has hundreds of stalls selling everything from food to auto parts, and has dozens of knife makers and sellers. There are the usual knock offs, to be avoided but there are also many hand made artisan knives, parangs, machetes etc.

The quality varies, but if you are prepared to spend $20-$30 on a hand made knife you will get an excellent quality item. Many knives are hand forged from axle springs and files and are fitted with interesting exotic material handles. (be aware of your home country's quarantine import regulations for organic materials like wood, animal bone, shell and ivory).

Fascinating place, open every weekend 0900 to 1700, and the MRT train will drop you at the location (MRT Chatuchak station) or any cab will gladly take you there. Allow at least four hours just to browse and explore.
 
If I may chime in here a little bit.

I think for a wait time of 3 months and the price range you stated, you cannot go wrong with Waeo knives. The most expensive one, The Brazilian, is around 1800 baht plus 100 baht domestic shipping.

But the one that has a unique Thai shape is a big E-nep will set you back about 1300 baht plus 100 baht shipping in the country.

Exchange rate is about 35 baht per dollar or less.

The catch is the waiting list is rather long but I think 3 months or less should be enough.
I got all of mine in about 2 months more or less.

The steel is truck spring meaning 5160

By the way, you dont get good Thai knives in Chatuchak even if you can find any shop that sells at all.

And stay away from ordinary Arunyik blades. In Thaiblades site, we have Mr. Pum Rakwana and friends who reside in Arunyik. But I'm not sure if they can make knives in your price range.

http://thaiblades.com/showthread.ph...17;แบบมีด

That's my 2 bits.
Sawasdee from Thailand krub.
 
Thanks everyone! I'm loving the look of the Aranyiks. E-nep looks cool, especially the smaller versions. I'll send this thread to him today. I appreciate all your help!
 
For the Aranyik, or the Waeo, where do you go in Thailand to get them straight from the maker? Thanks.
 
My buddy has now purchased 2 Eneps! Please, anyone who has traveled from Thailand back to the US, what is the best way to get these back? Can he just put them in his suitcases? Shipping would be very expensive.

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