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
That is a very interesting Khukuri, Yangdu! I'll leave this specimen for a more advanced collector than I am- But I am keenly interested in the HI versions to come. :thumbup: Thanks for sharing this story, and little bit of culture with us!
First sentence, Hayv!!!! Second sentence, I know why I don't have any money but it still sucks beans!:thumbdn: Once upon a time in a land far away this beautiful knife would've been mine!!!! Can y'all imagine the distal taper this knife must have? At 16" long and weighing just 13 ounces it has to be Phenomenal!!!:thumbup: What a Knife, And Absolutely NO Cho Creep!!!!:thumbup:
Well, 'cause you done spent it all on kuks! (Which is the right thing to do, by the way...) Yangdu - great knife, and great story too. thx - cpr
I see it sold... Hopefully HI will make some "replicas" of it... of course I would consider the HI version to be an Original it its own way...but with the same Superb quality of the HI line!!
BUMP ...In case some of the newbies, such as myself, are interested in the history behind the Tamang model. This is so far forming to be the year of the Tamang and the ASTK (just like 2008 was the year of the Bonecutters) alex
ya'll might be interested to know this knife still looks just like the pictures. I couldn't bring myself to scour it clean. It has a slick/greasy feel to the blade and an odor of meat. That probably explains some of the stains. Peace
Is there a current link on this forum with specifics about the current HI Tamang model? I searched but was unable to find it. I noticed the blade appears to have a different finish and was looking for some additional info on it. Thanks!
It is a cool story to go along with the blade too. I wish I wasn't so messed up physically now that I can't travel anymore. I would be the first one on a plane to Nepal if I was still able to travel like I used to do. I have been a lot of places but never there...
My HI Tamang knife arrived today and all I can say is, "WOW!" I absolutely love it. The handle is thinner than I thought and it fits my hand about as perfectly as is possible. To be as forward balanced as it is, it doesn't feel blade heavy at all.
