Purna and Lachhu First and Second Prize Khukuri

Gehazi said:
I definitely would have come back for this one if arbiter had not, great purchase man, this is a real unique one, love the style its almost like a giant pen ang khola , and yeah reminds one of the salyan too-- really wish that special cho would show up every once in awhile
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Thanks Gehazi-That is a really special blade. Lachhu knocked it out of the park with that one. BTW-You are right on-it is very much like a giant Pen Ang Khola. It reminds me of the pic posted by Howard Wallace of the huge Salyan(Not in form, but level of build quality). BTW-Got the DD.
 
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Thanks all. I think I got the doghouse setup pretty well now so when my baby comes home tomorrow I should be fine. Hmmm..Twelve pack, MRE's, check. Turn the A/C on.check..OK im ready.

Grats Arbiter on the other half! These are some really special blades. Amazing workmanship on both of them.

Moon: I figured they would show up at one time or another. Glad I was home when they got listed. Finally got me a Purna! They may look flashy but we all know they are the real thing. I cant wait to see it up close. It should be interesting figuring out how he assembled all the pieces.
 
I wonder, did they stamp their marks on these? If not some form of certification would be cool, these knives are museum quality for sure.
 
DarthTaco123 said:
I wonder, did they stamp their marks on these? If not some form of certification would be cool, these knives are museum quality for sure.
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I was wondering that as well. Hard to tell in the pics. Somehow I bet they did. The little note in the pics should work just fine along with the video for authentication. I hope we get the handwritten note. I wish I knew what they were saying in the video. Maybe someday we can get someone to translate it for us.
 
Congrats to you ND for snagging #1. Unquestionably world class hafting. Outside of some Bura (and early HI)made pieces, these are the highest build quality I've seen.
 
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I asked Yangdu last month wondering if they will be sold... She said this month. But I missed them.

Oh well, the only comforting part is they both got a great home.
 
arbiter; Aunti said she will send the note with mine so probably yours too. Your blade is marked normally with Lachhu's mark and also "UB" markings. I dont see any obvious markings on the Purna?
 
ndoghouse said:
arbiter; Aunti said she will send the note with mine so probably yours too. Your blade is marked normally with Lachhu's mark and also "UB" markings. I dont see any obvious markings on the Purna?
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ND-Look at the side where the word Nepal is inlaid in brass(left side of the blade), then look just to the left of the word Nepal-I think I see two dots or eyes, perhaps Purna's bull head kami mark. I may be wrong, but I see something there.
 
Yep! You may be right? Hard to tell but if so I guess it will be brass inlayed? Ill get some more pics up in a few days.
 
Ole friholy!!! I cant believe what im seeing:eek::eek::eek: Just got home and two triangle boxes in the house. Yep my wife found them both! This Purna Frist place Khukri is something that belongs in a museum. Thats not a joke! Totally incredible workmanship. Pictures dont do it justice. Theres copper and brass all over the place and EVERYTHING is perfect! The Karda is a regular little Khuk and the Chackma has a bolster and even a cho. Wow. I just had to get on here and say something while my eyes are hanging from their sockets. Ill get some pics up ASAP. Needs lots of pics! I cant take this to my grave! People gotta see this:thumbup: Purna said he was the best Kami and I believe every word of it now. Get ready arbiter. I bet your Lachhu aint no less. Even the Sarkis did a bang up job on this sheath. Its raining or id take pics now...
 
DarthTaco123 said:
Oh c'mon, all that buildup and no pictures!
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Stay tuned!:D All I can say is unfreekinbelievable brothers! Im chopping them pics up now and uploading now. I didnt even polish or wipe it down. Just pics as it came out of the box. Its soaking in Hooflex now. I will take some proper photos soon as I get a good day of sunlight. OK back to uploading.
 
thefox0602 said:
Maybe his wife "borrowed" it, which is why we have no pictures.
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Naw! That would be why you dont have pics of a few KLVUKS, Hasiya, DBVUKS, kagas Katnes...but not this one:D....OK im done. All uploaded. WYSIWYDG..."What you see is what you dont get";) But really i wish i could give this blade to everyone here because it is well deserved for all to bestow. I honestly feel guilty...sort of:rolleyes: Aunti was too kind to sell this blade for what she did. it is well worth three times what she asked for it or more.

BLAH BLAH BLAH! Here it tis:

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It is hollow forged from behind bevel to spine.

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One side has "Made in Nepal" inlayed in brass and the other side is smooth and evenly hollowed. I think Purna might have forgot to put the "E" on the end of "made" and added it later..I love it the way it is. Thats Character:thumbup: Would have been cool if it read "Mad in Nepal" too. "Sent to mad man in Texas" :D

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OK here is the butt end first!

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Horn terminates to copper then a new bevel into brass. Very cool!

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Tri peened through brass keepers.


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That texture in the horn is not grind marks. It is the natural grain in the polished horn.

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That grain displays some chatoyance as you roll it in the light. Really cool stuff. I think he knew that when he selected that piece of horn. Well done Purna!

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Copper spacer between brass bolster and horn.

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Half moon engravings with brass inlays in between.

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Very nice distal taper with copper and brass spacers underneath horn scales. Very nicely done!

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AK bevel on a single hollow forge.

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The Karda is built like a miniature Tamang with bolster and keeper etc.

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Chakma is full size with flat pommel and intricately carved to match the set as expected.

I dont know what else to say about this piece except that I wish all my friends here could put this in their hands and experience what Purna has done for us. Hats off to him for being a part of our community. We are very fortunate.
 
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Can hardly wait ND-Hoping it arrives today. Your Purna #1 is an amazing blade, congratulations on becoming the steward of that fine example of world class craftsmanship.
 
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