Ram Kumar Bull eye and Jungle Knive for 5/10

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Beautifully done 12 inch 11 ounce Bull eye Knife by Ram Kumar. Carved saur wood handle. One new addition to your collection at $95. *Bull eye Knife went to WA*







18 inch 20 ounce Ram Kumar Jungle Knife by Ram Kumar. Satisal wood handle. Great deal at $175. *SOLD*





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10.5 inch Kumar Karda by Kumar. Bamboo root handle. $60.

10.5 inch 6 ounce Itihas Knife by Ram Kumar. Satisal wood handle. $59.

10 inch 9 ounce YCS Karda by Kumar. Satisal wood handle. $59.



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Fair warning gang, that Bull Eye knife just might not be there come morning.

That SINGS!
 
That Jungle knife looks like a giant KK! I';m really digging it, if it's around tomorrow, I may just have to bring it home.
 
Are the lengths the overall length (OAL) or the blade length? Can you start providing OAL, blade length, and handle length? That will make it easier to decide if it will fit my preferences.
 
As far as I know, HI lengths are always overall length. That's probably because it's too confusing to try to measure around the curvature of a khukuri, which is by far the most common type of HI blade. In any case it's been an HI tradition for a long time.

The general practice on the Bladeforums Exchange seems to be to give just the blade length. Personally that bothers me because a few inches difference in blade length might not even matter for most purposes, but even an inch difference in handle length can make a knife comfortable or clumsy to hold.

What I normally do in the case of an HI blade is estimate the handle length in relation to the overall length, based on the photo. I don't think we're going to get more information than that. Anyway, where does it stop? Handle girth is also important. I've had knives that were a good size in every other way, but the handle was just too fat (or occasionally, too skinny) for my hand. One tries to live with uncertainty. :)
 
davidf99 said:
What I normally do in the case of an HI blade is estimate the handle length in relation to the overall length, based on the photo.
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That's a good idea. However, it's pretty easy to measure the handle and blade lengths with a sewing measuring tape along the spine. Even with a curvy blade, it would add only about 5 seconds of time to the OAL measurement. Either way, the blade length is the most desired fact, so if only 1 measurement is given, it makes sense for it to be the blade length.
 
The measuring system will not change, it's been this way since the beginning. Yangdu being a one woman show, probably squeezes 15 hours into 12 so 5 seconds to measure the handle and the time required to add that information to the post adds up.
It gets very confusing even for just a few knives, I'm sure it's crazy for her trying to keep track of all the knives. I've seen it.
That being said you can always email her and ask additional questions.
You can call. You will not find a more helpful person on the planet and if your not happy, she isn't happy.

We also go both ways, many prefer larger western size handles, others, myself and I think Bookie is the same prefer the smaller more traditional handles. Most khukri's we see have larger handles. One thing I loved about Thamar, he did traditional looks wise and handle wise.

Some here are darn good at estimating handle size, you can get answers here one way or another.
 
Hard to believe. The forum has been very slow of late.
I know the Bull Eye knife is still there, I've checked more than once.
I'm hoping somebody gives it a good home. I love it but I really don't need it, well actually loving it creates a need I guess.
But I'm in financial clean up mode. BUT a few more days without being grabbed and I won't be able to control myself.
 
EMS 18 inch 20 ounce Ram Kumar Jungle Knife by Ram Kumar. Satisal wood handle. Great deal at $175.

Couldn't take it anymore!
 
Good deal Cul. We're entitled to lose our willpower from time to time. I'm right behind you.
Haven't checked on the Bull Eye for a couple days.
 
The beautiful Bull Eye knife came to live with me, thought I'd post some more pics and ramble since it boringly slow around here except for Yangdu's recent offerings which are extremely exciting.
I love this Bull Eye Knife.

It's really light and just feels great in hand. It's slightly large to get away with carrying every day and this is another one I would love to see a micro version of. Out in the woods walking around it would be a great companion.

The handle is stop sign shaped and as mentioned really makes a nice grip. Ram also did a super nice job decorating it. This is one handle I would not change a thing on. Having the flat sides just feels good on this knife.


The blade is thin by HI standards and perfect. I caught this shot that I thought was pretty cool.
We had a couple very warm summer like days and that bright sphere in the sky caused that reflection, something not always possible in Washington.

The little turned up tip I'm sure makes sheath building a challenge but I like the look. There is no sharpened swedge on top which is just the way I would prefer it.

Great little (by HI standards) knife. I'm so glad it came to live with me and join the family.
 
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