Sgt. Khadka's Tin Chirra

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15.5'' 27 ounce Tin Chirra by Sgt. Khadka. Beautiful sisau wood handle. All fitings are white metal. Field sharp rig at $145.00 *SOLD*

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Beautiful knife!!!:thumbup: As a relative newcomer to this forum, could someone tell me the story behind Sgt. Khadka? I have read little bits and pieces from various posts and would like to learn more. One thing for sure is that he was/is a Gurkha that makes amazing knives.
 
Big W said:
Beautiful knife!!!:thumbup: As a relative newcomer to this forum, could someone tell me the story behind Sgt. Khadka? I have read little bits and pieces from various posts and would like to learn more. One thing for sure is that he was/is a Gurkha that makes amazing knives.
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The story of Sgt. Khadka is shrouded in mystery. :eek:

The Sgt. goes his own way. He doesn't mark his blades and he doesn't officially "work" for HI. His son Ram is studying to become a doctor. He sends khuks to Steve Ferguson who took over Uncle Bills commitment to help Ram with his expenses. And he makes amazing knives. :thumbup:
 
It's worth saying again- a day later- that's an amazing khukuri.

The lines... the fullers... the Khadka pommel swell. Fairly traditional bolster and no cho creep.


Mike
 
Thank you guys for the kind words.

I'll provide you updates after I receive the Sgt. Khadka's Tin Chirra and have chance to compare it with the 15" Tin Chirra by Vim Bhadur Kami I got last December.

Best Regards,
Ted
 
The Sgt. Khadka's Tin Chirra was delivered in the usual USPS Triangle box on Friday, 4/18. This is the 3rd Tin Chirra's I've got.

Comparing with the 15" Tin Chirra made by Vim Bhadur Kami, here are the differences:

1. Sgt. Khaska's handle is almost 1" longer, which seems to fit my medium+ size hand better. Please see the attached pictures.

2. Vin Bhadur's blade is slightly thicker, wilder, and heavier. Wr can consider it's more powerful.

I'm not a serious Khuk user so that I cannot provide any hand-on comparison. But from swinging both ones, I felt more confortable with Sgt. Khaka's Tin Chirra; the pointy top end of the handle of Vin Bhadur's Tin Chirra may cause too much contact with my hand during heavy choppings.

I also have an 18" Tin Chirra by Bura. I like it's beautifully done 3 fullers. Comparing all 3 of them side by side, you can tell why Bura is THE Master Kami.

I took some pictures but culd not post them here. Can someone help me?

Thanks and Best Regards,
Ted
 
dragon said:
I took some pictures but culd not post them here. Can someone help me?

Thanks and Best Regards,
Ted
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Do you have a Photobucket account?

You could always email the pictures to me and I can post them for you. My email is ilbruche at gmail dot com.
 
Dragon sent me the pictures. Here they are.

I love the Tin Chirra and I REALLY love his 18" Bura. I have drooled over some of the old Tin Chirras he has done in the past. Just incredible fullers and the Sword of Shiva is amazing. :eek:

First some comparisons of the Sgt. Khadka and a Tin Chirra by Vim.

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In hand shots of both.

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And the three together.

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Did I already say how much I love the Bura. Thanks for sending the pictures to share with us. :thumbup:
 
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