Stray Thought....

Walosi

Walosi

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Yeah, I know - most of mine are strays, but...there has been just enough mention of apprentices at BirGorkha that we know of their existence. I imagine that some come for training, and when ready, go back home able to help with their additional skills, and others run the gamut from young helpers to those almost ready for their craft, so....question:
Are there any currently working who can make a finished blade, and would anyone among us be interested in owning such a piece? If any of the lads are sons of the current kamis, or sponsored by them, owning one of their first attempts might be an interesting addition - "First commercial offering of the son of Kesar" (Bura, etc.). Any possibilities here?
 
Most of the apprentices are not offspring but nephews, cousins and in-laws. Most of the current generation of kami kids try to find something easier to do.
 
I'd be interested of course, but I am intrested in anything new or different...even if I dont have the money.:o

Can you imagine what Tsimi and "The son of Durba" could lead to?:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
"Most of the current generation of kami kids try to find something easier to do."

This is a excellent reflection on the HI company. Especially given the relative poverty of that nation and that these are children of a 'supposed' lower caste. The fact that HI's Kamis are paid well enough that their children may have a choice with their lives... :)
 
I know a couple of kami kid success stories. One was a buddy of mine when I lived in Nepal. He got his Phd is physics and was a professor at Tribuvan University.

Another was the son of an old kami who lived up in the Solu and was the only kami we knew besides Kanch Kami who made the "Sherpa Special." His son became a trekking guide. He took a group of Japanese on a trek and a very wealthy Japanese lady fell for him and they were married.

The last time we went to the old kami to try to get some Sherpa Specials he was running an upscale (for Nepal) trekking hotel purchased for him by his now wealthy son. He just chuckled when we asked him about the khukuris and said, "I don't do that anymore."

And there are more success stories in the making. Remember Sgt. Karka's son who used to sign all our khukuris? He'll be graduating from college soon. Sgt. Karka, by the way, is illiterate.
 
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