~ Himalayan Imports Link Library ~
Welcome to the Himalayan Imports Forum!
Please follow these links for information about Ordering & Shipping, Kami Marks, Maintenance, Reviews and More!! :
Ordering and Shipping Information:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/ordering-shipping-information.735020/
Himalayan Imports-Limited Lifetime Warranty:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/himalayan-imports-limited-lifetime-warranty.653192/
Please Read the Safety Sticky!!!! We value your safety!!!!
The Latest and Greatest Safety Thread-REQUIRED READING!:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/latest-and-greatest-safety-thread-required-reading.269016/
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Old Himalayan Imports Educational Website:
Old Himalayan Imports Store:
Are You New to Khukuri's? Are You Wondering which one to buy First? Give these a read:
Why Buy Himalayan Imports?:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/why-buy-himalayan-imports.1331461/
A Little Khukuri Primer:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1078390-A-Little-Khukuri-Primer
First Khukuri- Recommendations and Reasons:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/first-khukuri-recommendations-and-reasons.601448/
The Weight Issue- Einsteins Theory Of Khukuri Relativity:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/the-weight-issue-einsteins-theory-of-khukuri-relativity-8-d.1153587/
Uncle Bill had basic philosophies and rules for his life, and for this forum. We, as friends, are caretakers of these philosophies and rules. Please take time to read the Himalayan Imports Forum rules and Philosophy revisited:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/forum-rules-and-philosophy-revisited.305221/
Khukuris-an review and overlook mostly for newbies and strangers:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/khu...look-mostly-for-newbies-and-strangers.235921/
Since Uncle Bill left us, It hasnt been an easy road. It has been an interesting one though. Above all we value Tradition, Family, Friendship, Honesty and Integrity. All the things he stood for and wished for in life and for Himalayan Imports. This will give you a glimpse of what it is all about:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/keeping-the-tradition-and-dream-alive.989087/
A Memorial to the Foundation of Himalayan Imports, Men whose Spirit and Ideals have touched many in friendship and are the beacons from which H.I. shines. They will always be with us in Fond Remembrance. In Memorium-Rememberances of those who have passed away: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/remembrances-of-those-who-have-passed-away.1010877/
The Himalayan Imports Cantina - Where the H.I. Cantinistas relax and enjoy themselves. Pull up a barstool and make yourself at home. Be sure to visit the Cantina Library at the top of the forum, many past interesting subjects are on the shelves there:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/h-i-cantina.796/
Are you finding the Abbreviations we use on this forum confusing? Here is a list of the Common Abbreviation we use, and their meanings:
http://www.novarata.net/files/files/KhukAbrv1.pdf
For your viewing pleasure, check out our Picture Thread !!:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/himalayan-imports-picture-thread.449767/
For seldom seen models, special runs and models not listed on the Website or Store, please see: http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-missing-pages-in-the-hi-catalog.653851/
The Missing Pages:
http://www.novarata.net/files/files/HI-Catalog.pdf
For a rough guide to the Kami marks and The significance of the Devangari Script markings on your blade please check out the Kami Mark Guides. (This list is not a complete guide due to Kami turnover) If You are unable to find your Kami Mark, Please post a thread on the forum and A member or moderator should be able to help you. Please Be Patient:
Kami Mark List:
http://bladeforums.com/threads/kami-mark-list.1500225/
Old Kami Guide:
https://web.archive.org/web/20170625075822/http://www.himalayan-imports.com/kami.html
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/differences-between-kamis-thread.536023/#post-5370451
http://www.novarata.net/files/files/KamiSignsMarks.pdf
http://www.novarata.net/files/files/NewKamiKey2.pdf
For an excellent guide to Khukuri construction and terminology please look here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20170715014932/http://www.himalayan-imports.com/Construction.html
For Terminology, History, Care and Maintenance. You can find it in the Himalayan Imports Khukuri FAQ. :
https://web.archive.org/web/20170625110919/https://himalayan-imports.com/FAQindex.html
Khukuri Construction and Terminology. Terms such as Karda, Chakma, Chirra, and Cho amongst others are explained there. A quick note regarding the Cho: It does not affect the performance of any khukuri in any way, shape or form. In all honesty, it isn’t a "real" khukuri without one. While you may request a khukuri without the cho, it is there for religious reasons. All of H.I. products are blessed by Bishwakarma Puja before shipment, the only khukuri in the world to carry such an honor !!! For more details on that, Visit the Himalayan Imports Retail Site or Refer here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20170625030943/http://www.himalayan-imports.com/Ceremony.htm
You can learn to properly sharpen your quality Himalayan Imports product the traditional way or by modern methods by visiting the FAQ section at the Himalayan Imports retail Site or by searching the forum for past threads on the subject:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/probably-the-best-sharpening-post-ever-made.147613/
https://web.archive.org/web/20170716205231/http://www.himalayan-imports.com/Sharp.htm
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/wip-a-kukris-working-edges.720287/
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/simple-way-to-put-a-convex-edge-on-a-cak.686410/
Himalayan Imports Khukuri In The Movies:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/...yan-imports-link-library.719860/#post-7919018
Himalayan Imports War Record:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/...yan-imports-link-library.719860/#post-7929602
Himalayan Imports Product Reviews:
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/...yan-imports-link-library.719860/#post-7929984
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