Question for Uncle Bill

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Dave Fulton

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Uncle,

After seeing the HI Katana, I'm wondering if they could do this one? I'm sorry, but I couldn't figure out how to post a pic, but if you go to: http://trainingblades.com/ and goto their On-Line Catalog, then select "Main Catalog", "Swords/Long Blades" and finally "Gununting" you'll see pics and specs.

Their training version is a bit thicker since it's made from aluminum, but the real thing should be more in the spirit of a Kumar Cobra ... light & quick, so I it should be thinner. I'm thinking of a chiruwa (sp?) style sword. Could Kumar make a light/quick "chiruwa" (sp?) sword if he had one of the training models to work from and if so, what do you think it would cost (a "ball park" figure)?

Thanks,

Dave.

P.S. Sheath could be standard HI Khukuri style (modified as necessary of course) and chakma & karda would NOT be necessary (though a matching knife with a 6-8" blade would be really sweat)
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Uncle;
I think you misunderstood. I think what he wants is the real thing.

To Dave:
As we have seen, the kamis can make ALMOST everything, but they do need a hands-on model. Do you feel confident in making a wooden model, or sending the real thing to nepal?

If not, i foresee problems. the kamis don't seem to deal with pictures very well.

my two cents...

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Tatsuo
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Uncle,

Tatsuo is correct. I was thinking of possibly sending one of the aluminum swords over as a model and having the kamis forge a real one from steel.

The real thing should be thinner at the spine so it will be light & quick in the spirit of a Kumar Cobra. The handle ... chiruwa (sp?) - the slabs could be of horn or wood (which ever is best for the length). The sheath ... standard HI Khukuri sheath (with whatever modifications are necessary to accomodate this blade of course). No chakma or karda, but possibly a knife with a 7" blade (and properly proportioned handle) made in the same style as the sword so they make a matched sword & knife set. My main concern is the sword though.

If you think they could do it, please give me a ball park idea of how much it would cost so I can determine if it's possible.

Thanks.

Dave.
 
Sorry for the misunderstanding. I am not always swift my first hour at this screen -- or last hour, either, for that matter!

Sure, we can send the aluminum model over and get an opinion. I am fairly sure they can duplicate it in steel. If somebody sends the model I'll send it over and we'll see what they say.

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Dave -

If for any reason the kamis feel they can't or don't want to tackle this project, I know a guy over here who'd do it (and no, I don't mean me)

We'll see what BirGorkha says first, tho'.
 
Uncle,

Circumstances beyond my control force me to put this on hold for now. I hope to revive this project at a later date, but would not have any problems if someone else were to pick up the ball and run with it.

Thanks.

Dave.
 
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