Poll - Serial numbers - Exercise your Icons

Howard Wallace

Howard Wallace

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Does having serial numbers on a khukuri add to or detract from its value for you?

Exercise your icons! Thumbs up for adds to the value, thumbs down for detracts.

You can explain your reasons in the post.
 
I like them. It gives us a method by which we can watch the progress of Shop2 as they grow.

Does it add or detract from the value? Well, as long as it doesn't weaken the blade... Hmmm. I'd have to say "neither." They neither add nor detract. If I were given the choice of no markings whatsoever versus serial numbers, signatures and "made in Nepal" I'd certainly choose "no markings." But since the blades are already marked up with other things, they might as well have serial numbers, too.

Hope this made some sense. Coffee really isn't a substitute for sleep.

D.

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Sorry Howard.You didn't leave a choice for one on the fence so to speak.
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I think that some special issues like the MS benefit from having the S numbers.I think that in the long run this type may be more collectable.

I think we could lose them normally as a person can generally tell by looking about what time frame the Shop 2 models were made.

Other than that I would just prefer the H.I. stamp in Devenghari (did I spell that right?)
Since we have to have the "Nepal" stamp on them to satisfy US Customs I prefer to have it in the most inconspicuous place possible or where it is least apt to cause problems.Probably the spine.

I do believe it would be good to lose K.G.R.on the blades as he has made enough Khukuris.
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Cornbread ain't s'possed ta be sweet!....Dagnabit gurl,whut did they teach you way up north in ....;) hehehe.


 
We are right at sn 200 now and the boys (80 year old boy!) are hitting their stride. I got in a shipment today and I just don't see how the quality can get much better -- but it does with each shipment.

I am amazed, really.

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Don't like the idea of serial numbers or 'Made in Nepal' on my blades, but some things are outta my control. Are they still using the electric scribe for serial numbers? Compared to the rest of the Kukri it looks cheap.
Always a pleasure Bill,
Sutcliffe
 
Namaste all,

I don't mind the serial number at all nor do I mind the "Made in Nepal" stamping.

Just my 1 Canadian Peso...

Harry
 
I don’t like them. Part of the allure of a khukuri is its individuality. A khukuri that is number 8 of 50 might be good for a Borg, but not for me. I can do without the “made in Nepal” stamp too. I’m glad an alternative solution has been found for our customs officers.

The mark of the kami is one I can live with. The initials Ganga Ram put on his recent blades would add value for me. However, I think the stamp of three initials, unrelated to the kami who forged the blade, detracts from the value.
 
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Uncle Bill:
I don't know how long those stickers are going to last,but I know I for one would "chip in" to a kitty to prevent the further marking of the blades.If those stickers are similar to address labels then they aren't too terribly expensive at all.

I sorta agree with Harry about not minding the stamps,but that wouldn't apply to a really fancy one.The problem with that though is that they are all beginning to be "Fancy."
The Gelbu Special is such a beautiful knife.I don't mind the stamps on it in one sense,but in another I do.I feel they are really to special to be marked up like that.



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I'ld have to vote no. The appeal of these knives is the handmade quality, they're not just another industrial cookie cutter knockoff.
 
Certainly there are good reasons for and against the presence of serial numbers, manufacture location, etc. Could they not be reduced in size to that they do not intrude on the overall harmonious appearance of the knife. A case in point, any fine rifle or shotgun with engraving: serial numbers, etc. are present but they are not huge, glaring pimples on a piece of art. The other thing to consider: if HI khukuris are then made without markings, what is to prevent some clever counterfeiter from making counterfeit HI khukuris that could only be told from the real thing via Cliff Stamp's rigorous testing?

I await your replies...

Harry
 
I'll have to agree with Howard on this one. I was not going to buy a kukri at all until I read the HI website, and read Uncle Bill's stories. I sold blood, plasma and a chunk of brain tissue for mine
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so I would like to have just the maker's initials engraved. Numbering something takes the soul right out of it.

Matt
 
Personally - I love those blades with H.I. Logo only.

I think that H.I. Logo itself bring a lot of meaning:
  • Product of Himalayan Imports.
  • Genuinely made in Nepal.
  • The best handmade Khukuri.
  • Iron clad warranty by Pakcik Bill.
  • Bless with Gorkha blood & good spells.
  • 400 years well preserve Khukuri making tradition.
  • 5160 Recycled High Carbonised Spring Leaf Steel.
  • 2 level of QA by Pala (Gelbu? in the absent of Pala) at Nepal and by Pakcik Bill at Reno.
  • The same model of Khukuri being displayed at Chattanooga Knife Musium USA.
  • Handmade by best Kamis in Nepal including The Nepali Royal Kamis.
  • A lot more ...

Actually I don't need any serial # and Made in Nepal stamp coz that stuff are also exist on other blades as well BUT not the H.I. Logo!

Pakcik Bill - if ever I found out anybody in Malaysia having a Silver Mounted Dhankuta with H.I. Logo! I just need to ask him 1 question "Do you know who Pakcik Bill, Makcik Yangdu and Pala Kami are?" ... If his answer is "No!" ... Insyaa-Allaah! I know who he is!!!
 
"My name in Devanagari"

Sterile as hell Ghostsix.
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Serial numbers are lame. Made in Nepal is also lame; where else do they make them?

Kamis' names are cool.

-Dave

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"I'm not a complete idiot; some parts are missing."

 
I guess overall, I really don't care for a serial number. It' more important for me to now about the blade, how and by whom it is made.

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AKTI #A000356
 
I'd prefer only the HI logo on the blade.

Uncle, if those labels work out, I'd be happy to print more. Please let me know.

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Cheers,

--+Brian+--


 
I vote for nekkid blades (except HI logo, of course). With all the types, sub-types, and variants that seem to be appearing lately, s/n's would soon become hopelessly confused and/or meaningless, anyway.

 
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