Sirupati vs. Service Number one

[OMRie]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the sirupati and the SN1? They are both 1 lb 2oz and 15 inches long. Is the only difference the sword of Shiva etching?

 

[Craig Gottlieb]

Although somebody usually gets to these questions before I do, I happened to log on early. So . . .

The Service Number One blade is "fatter" (edge to spine measurement) by about a half inch to an inch, and it is, of course, the "issue" khukuri in Nepal.

The Sirupati has a thinner profile, and is also usually thinner in thickness (the spine is thinner). They are usually about a 1/4 inch (maybe a hair thicker).

Also, as you pointed out, the sirupati has inlay and engraving work along the spine, whereas the SN1 does not.

I hope that helps.



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[mb]

Craig,

If the overall dimensions of the Sirupati are smaller why are they both listed at 1 lb., 2 oz.?

 

[Mike L.]

Nepalese khukuris are hand-made. The weights Craig gives are "nominal." Actual dimensions and weights are subject to some variation because of the hand-forging process.

(at least I think this is a good answer)

--Mike L.

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[Ossi]

I think this was a good question. I have thought about the same question when I looked at the khukuri specs. Craig, could you please measure weights of a Service Number one and a Sirupati (or possibly two or three of each) and tell examples of actual weights?

Craig, "Hyvää joulua" to you and your family!

Ossi

 

[tallwingedgoat]

I bought a SN1 and a Himalayan Imports BAS. These are actually two very different khukuris. Besides being simpler looking, the SN1 is much lighter. When I got it I thought, heh this is almost like a Sirupati.