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One thing that never ceases to amaze is how many surprises you will be met with when dealing with our Uncle Bill! Because of the recent problems associated with new software on BFC I have been reading the forums less lately, and especially the HI forum. When I did get a chance to read it last, everyone was discussing the Shop 2 kagas katne, which are the little mini-khukuris that Shop 2 is making like authentic khukuris instead of the traditional brass ones. Anyway, I lamented the fact that I was too late to get on the first run, but happily realized that another run was being planned, so I was in no hurry. The surprise came when i checked my mail at school and, unbeknownest to me, there was a package containing two of these little beauties with no warning from Bill at all!
Can you say "Christmas come early"? I enjoyed the surprise, for sure. These little knives are too cool for words. With the exception of the butt cap (there is none), these look just like HI village khkuris. Basically a scaled-down version of the typical 15" utility model. Cool little cho, nicely finished bolsters, and wonderfully shaped horn handles of exclellent materials and finish! These are superb! The blades are sharp and have a nice finish, too. The mini-sheaths are simply incredible and are exact replicas of their big brothers except for the chakma and karda. In short, these are high quality knives that any HI or khukuri fan must own. I think the buttcap-less handles look gorgeous that way, and the craftsmanship really is quite fine for these little suckers. In fact, I would say that a full-sized version of these knives would sell for $200 or more. The handles are just great (the one thing that doesn't quite match up with HI's kamis is the village handles I am used to). Another A+ for HI
and Uncle Bill. Get on the waiting list, guys!
Also, since I now have my own kagas katne, I can make those Kydex sheaths for people if they want them, and they can save on the shipping costs a bit now. I'll see if I can't get a prototype made with a price estimate scanned here soon.
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My Custom Kydex Sheath page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/kydex.html
Palmer College of Chiropractic
On Two Wheels
agocs_s@dd.palmer.edu
Madpoet (Mel Sorg, Jr.) Tribute page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/madpoet/main.html
Can you say "Christmas come early"? I enjoyed the surprise, for sure. These little knives are too cool for words. With the exception of the butt cap (there is none), these look just like HI village khkuris. Basically a scaled-down version of the typical 15" utility model. Cool little cho, nicely finished bolsters, and wonderfully shaped horn handles of exclellent materials and finish! These are superb! The blades are sharp and have a nice finish, too. The mini-sheaths are simply incredible and are exact replicas of their big brothers except for the chakma and karda. In short, these are high quality knives that any HI or khukuri fan must own. I think the buttcap-less handles look gorgeous that way, and the craftsmanship really is quite fine for these little suckers. In fact, I would say that a full-sized version of these knives would sell for $200 or more. The handles are just great (the one thing that doesn't quite match up with HI's kamis is the village handles I am used to). Another A+ for HI
and Uncle Bill. Get on the waiting list, guys!
Also, since I now have my own kagas katne, I can make those Kydex sheaths for people if they want them, and they can save on the shipping costs a bit now. I'll see if I can't get a prototype made with a price estimate scanned here soon.
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My Custom Kydex Sheath page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/kydex.html
Palmer College of Chiropractic
On Two Wheels
agocs_s@dd.palmer.edu
Madpoet (Mel Sorg, Jr.) Tribute page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/madpoet/main.html
