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Ironhandjohn

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Good evening to the crew here in the Cantina!!


I'm new to Himalayan Imports, but have been wanting a quality khukri since I was a kid. I'd though recently about getting one from a company that makes cool videos of their stuff(rhymes with Shmold Schteel), but in doing a bit of research one night I ended up here.



Strange how that happens....



I do have a question about several of HI's models, particularly the WWII's. In pics posted here and other places, it looks to me like the Ghurka's khukuris had more of a point than the models currently offered by HI. The 16.5" and 18" both have rather rounded tips, rather than the pointy ones seen in the vintage pics seen here.

Can a WWII from HI be had with the old-style point? Just curious, and soon enough I'll be purchasing one from here.

Love the site, both of 'em!!

John
 
Welcome. Oddly enough, I ended up here the same way. I wanted to know more about such a cool knife and that trail led to HI and I've been here ever since.

Pull up a stool and stay awhile. Feel free to ask any question you may have.
 
Any ideas about the pointy tip/non pointy tip question I posted above? I was looking at the vintage Ghurka pics a few threads below, and the khuks the Ghurkas carry in the pics have less of a 'belly' towards the tip. Pics from another place that sells Nepalese Khuks show the blades have the same profile as the ones in the old pics.



I am curious if I can get a WWII from HI that has that same blade shape as the ones in the vintage pics. I've pretty much decided on a WWII 16.5" as my 1st khukuri, maybe an 18" one...
 
Yangdu would be the one to ask for that. She'll know if they have any or if there are any plans to make them like that in the future. HIMIMP@aol.com is her email
 
Welcome To the H.I. forum ,John!!

I Think H.I. Makes their khuk's with a bit more belly to them to keep us westerners from Destroying them,cuz we just havta chop the hell outta everything with them....LOL. But i see what you mean. If you've ever compared a vintage khuk to H.I.'s you'll probably be amazed at how much more beefier H.I's are in comparison. (In MOST cases).

The Sirupate Has less belly and is somewhat more pointy in comparison to the WWII. Ang Khola or the BAS... maybe it would be more what you're looking for. In one of those photos i can clearly see that one guy is holding what appears to me to be a "Hanshee style" khuk and in some of the others they appear to be " Long Leaf style" and in still others there appears to be your basic WWII and those DO appear to have less belly than those we see here today.

Yangdu has seen those vintage photo's, so if you drop here a line she'll know exactly what youre talking about and be able to point you in the right direction. Who knows she may even have one in the shack, just waiting for you.

Enjoy your time here, I think you'll find us folks at the H.I. forum to be pleasant and friendly. Good Luck in your quest.
 
Look into the M-43 model it has a pointy tip, chops like no ones business. One of the reasons I chose it over other models was that it could be used defensively with more efficiency. However I was living outside at the time and that was a concern at the time. It is a tremendously effective chopper, drawknife etc.
 
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Welcome sir!:thumbup: :cool: :D

IMHO the M-43 is the most traditional appearing kukri that HI makes....:thumbup: :cool:
Along with the 17" Foxy Folly of course.:D :thumbup:
 
HI and this forum are both great to deal with and both are very understanding of the questions us new-comers ask!

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey but don't be surprised when that first Khuk turns into a second one, then a third, then a ... :D
 
I think a lot of the difference is in that we see them as primarily a woods tool, to the Nepali, it's both a weapon and a tool.

Although it may look at it, my 20" CAK isn't too shabby as a stabber:

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Is that (GASP) rust I see on that blade :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: or perhaps it's just the start of a beautiful patina? ;) :D :cool: :thumbup:

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One time after I hadn't been here too long and we still had the pleasure of Uncle Bill's presence someone, may have been me but I can't remember, asked Uncle Bill what the khukuris in Nepal looked like, and as usual Uncle Bill came back with one of his famous one line or one word answers.... "Rusty!" :cool:





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Actually, it's the end of a beautiful patina (and just a crappy picture of it -- if I'm ever awake when the sun is out I'll take a pic that isn't under fluorescent light). The brown is a mix of natural tannins and such from wood that has given its life to that blade, plus some added lemon juice applied via a soaked paper towel layed across the blade. Some scotch-brite to remove the rust that formed from that and smooth the colors and a couple sessions of bluing. The light/dark variations are due to use since the patina was put on.

Everyone likes to post pics of nice, new shiny blades. This is what one that is used -- heavily -- looks like.

;)
 
Welcome, John. With you and Magen here I'm no longer the newest of the newbs. My only two HI knives so far are the M43 and a Kumar Karda. As to your question regarding the stabbiness of HI's various khuks, my M43 has a pretty ferocious point. It's an awesome knife and I heartily recommend it.
 
Welcome to the Cantina! :cool::thumbup::)

I'll tell you the same thing I tell everyone else when they first find their way in:

"Don't over-agonize your 'first Khuk' selection. They are all awesome, and it won't be your last." :eek::D;)
 
Welcome to the HI and forum, email me the picture and details of Khukuri you would like to buy and I will send it to the shop and Kamis
 
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