Sherpa Knife for 5/23

[Yangdu]

Late Kanchha Kami designed and made the original Sherpa Knife for my father several years ago.

Kumar made this one in 2020

18 inch 33 ounce Sherpa Knife by Kumar. Sisau wood handle. Leather sheath. Usual top notch work by Kumar. Add to your HI ongoing collection at $295

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[Howard Wallace]

See Bill Martino’s account of bear vs. Sherpa knife here. https://himalayan-imports.com/assets/images/Animals.htm

I have seen various other accounts of western bears being done in by axe strikes to the same location. Outdoor Life magazine used to publish various such accounts. Of course, you only get one shot.

A distinguishing characteristic of the Sherpa knives of Kancha Kami was the solid brass buttcap. I would expect this to give the knife a more neutral balance than most khukuris, although that is just a guess. I have never held one.