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While I was in Katmandu, I enjoyed visiting my cousins and having dinner with them. After a great meal and lots of conversation, I decided to say goodnight for the evening.
On my way out I met a couple of older Tamang men in Katmandu for business. They approached me and asked if I "would buy a knife that had been in their family for two generations." They let me examine it and it had a good, sharp blade.
Even though it was a little rusty, it was a good knife and obviously had served its purpose, protecting the men and their families for two generations.
Both men had the same knife and, remembering the Kamis wanted more work, I offered to buy both of them. They declined, explaining that they needed one knife to protect themselves on the trip back to their village.
This Tamang Khukuri Knife is the only one available. A collector who appreciates a sharp, original blade might like to add this to their collection. If not, I will add it to my collection until the Kamis get the replicas made.
Overall length --16''
Weight --13 oz
Spine thickness --1/4''
Brass bolster and buttcap
Sisau wood handle
Leather scabbard
Price $100 even *SOLD*
Email to order
On my way out I met a couple of older Tamang men in Katmandu for business. They approached me and asked if I "would buy a knife that had been in their family for two generations." They let me examine it and it had a good, sharp blade.
Even though it was a little rusty, it was a good knife and obviously had served its purpose, protecting the men and their families for two generations.
Both men had the same knife and, remembering the Kamis wanted more work, I offered to buy both of them. They declined, explaining that they needed one knife to protect themselves on the trip back to their village.
This Tamang Khukuri Knife is the only one available. A collector who appreciates a sharp, original blade might like to add this to their collection. If not, I will add it to my collection until the Kamis get the replicas made.
Overall length --16''
Weight --13 oz
Spine thickness --1/4''
Brass bolster and buttcap
Sisau wood handle
Leather scabbard
Price $100 even *SOLD*
Email to order
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At 16" long and weighing just 13 ounces it has to be Phenomenal!!!:thumbup: 
