Thamar Samsher

ndoghouse

ndoghouse

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Thamar Samsher from DOTD:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1255140-Thamr-Samsher-and-Yuvraj-M-43-for-1-22
Specs:
18" overal
31 ounces
Drop 2.910"
Spine thickness at bolster=0.314"
Spine thickness 1 inch behind tip= 0.235"
Handle length 6"


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This is a blade worthy of its own class! Not quite sure what to think of it yet but this piece is definitely like none other in my collection. When I first pulled it from the sheath I thought it looked like my Yek Chirra from Thamar but it felt quite different. If you ever had the opportunity to handle a Hanshee you might know what i mean. It has the drop reminiscent of a weapon for flesh removal if you know what I mean. Upon a bit of examination the first thing I noticed was the overtly obtuse almost Ang Khola edge but it quickly terminated into a nice flat to the spine. No chirras just simple form. Quite confusing. What it this blade supposed to be! It has a very forward weight distribution that makes it feel like an Ang Khola but also the Hanshee shape of a light fast fighter. I will say I dont have anything like this in my collection so far and the closest thing I can think it may resemble is the Curved Spine made by Thamar (wich I dont have) but the drop is Hanshee. The handle is also more like a hand and a half sword hilt. Maybe some one more educated can tell me more but my impression is this Samsher was made for a warrior with a purpose. OK ill shut up now and show you what i mean.:D

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Note the extended handle and drop compared to Thamars Yek Chirra. The blade has a very similar profile but thats about it.

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Spine thickness is about 3/8" and nice distil taper chiruwa handle. The scales on this one are really nice as well. Another nice accent is the addition of brass around the pins on the handle.

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Double peened on the end with no keeper.

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Simple elegant and bad to the bone.

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Check out this balance point. Way forward! Yall dont worry about my finger now its mine! Ill do what i want to with it:D

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Curved spine dogo in the back:D Simple elegant but like none other. These are special blades guys. After I shot these pics I did a bit of bush whacking and playing around but this weight and drop is going to take a bit to get used to. Not like the other guys im telling ya:thumbup: Did I say WICKED!
 
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Daggon it Ndog! Making me get the willies. hoping that my longleaf that comes in the mail is similar to a samsher, saw a huge article on AC and IMA's longleaf khuks with a few predominant types, one looked very samsher-ish. Maybe I'll get lucky! Of course I wouldn't complain if I got one of those honkin' choppers either. Anyway, when khuk money appears and one of these rears it's head I'm hoping I'll be there to snag it into my loving arms. Really though, sweet as heck blade, jealous of the lack of snow too.
 
Wow :eek: That khuk is in a class by itself. I find myself envious... Just take a deep breath .... Ok I am back:D . Serious though Ndog, it's one hell of a piece. I was five minutes to late. I am truly happy it was you that won it. Thanks for the pictures
 
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Have no fear, when I was emailing Auntie she said there'd be more where that came from, from Thamar at least.
 
Asked Yangdu to mail mine on Monday; I have more faith in the USPS office that ships in that area - so I'll get it at the company's office. Hopefully no one too curious about what's in that big box :P.

Guess who is excited now... :D. It deff. looks to me like more of a weapon; a big one, at that, and slightly faster than an AK. Did you whack anything hard with it, to see how it stands up to such abuse?
 
DarthTaco123 said:
Daggon it Ndog! Making me get the willies. hoping that my longleaf that comes in the mail is similar to a samsher, saw a huge article on AC and IMA's longleaf khuks with a few predominant types, one looked very samsher-ish. Maybe I'll get lucky! Of course I wouldn't complain if I got one of those honkin' choppers either. Anyway, when khuk money appears and one of these rears it's head I'm hoping I'll be there to snag it into my loving arms. Really though, sweet as heck blade, jealous of the lack of snow too.
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Well...I wouldnt count on them being the same animal. Your Longleaf will be a great experience but as you can see they are two different animals. I think the Longleaf has a bit more utilitarian use built into it for chopping and more general chores because the Gurkhas didnt have the affordability to carry an HI collection around like we do. This shamsher I believe was made for a more specific purpose. Im no Khukri expert by any means. I got into this just like you did and hope you enjoy your longleaf like I do mine. Keep sharkin man.
 
Mind if I trouble you for some specs on your longleaf bolster later? Trying to recreate one as best as possible out of copper pipe once my blade comes in. Thank's for the idea on how the longleaf is gonna look next to a HI knife (that samsher is a LOT like my Purna Dui Chirra in shape but with a longer handle). Hoping to recreate it as accurate as it was back then, although the handle is where I might deviate.
 
Claiming territory already? I'd watch out ndog, this Gehazi fellow seems a bit suspicious. He might be in touch with that voodoo master I hear lives in the corn patch.
 
Gehazi said:
remember when ndog dies, this one is mine!
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You do realize that if he dies unexpectedly you will be a prime suspect, right?

Muahahaha! Now when I take it for myself, everyone will suspect Gehazi! It's the perfect crime.
 
DarthTaco123 said:
Mind if I trouble you for some specs on your longleaf bolster later? Trying to recreate one as best as possible out of copper pipe once my blade comes in. Thank's for the idea on how the longleaf is gonna look next to a HI knife (that samsher is a LOT like my Purna Dui Chirra in shape but with a longer handle). Hoping to recreate it as accurate as it was back then, although the handle is where I might deviate.
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No problem man! Let me know when you get it. I can do a grid background photo or something so you can copy it.

I aint dead yet Gehazi. Now that I got this Samsher to protect me i might live a hell of a lot longer now:D I normally reach for my .45 but this might just go on my night table now in case the tooth fairy comes empty handed.
 
Sounds good to me Gehazi, thank ya much. Got some copper piping that, with a cut here and a nick there (and some heating back together) will make a good looking bolster once polished up. Almost surprised that AC and IMA didn't save bolsters to sell with their handles.
 
Darth, I have instructions/pattern for making a new bolster which I found on the internet.
 
I just made one a few hours ago using a plug of copper for the form and a copper pipe slice. Doesnt have a habaki but that could be done too.

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See the copper plug bottom right of pic. I sanded off the sides so that the would be the same width as the guard. If you want to do one for a blade with out a guard then you could do the same thing but cut those bevels on the plug deeper to equal the blade thickness and slip it inside the pipe and hammer the sides of the pipe down fitting down to match the plug. dont forget to account for the thickness of the fitting.
 
That thing does scream Hanshee don't it. Whole lot of curve to it. Beautiful thing.
 
I just had to check how a Hanshee looks. Wowza! It seems to me, that those are almost 100% fighting blades, while the Samsher is asomewhat heavier fighter that still would chop better. All in theory, of course...what do I know.
 
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I just had to check how a Hanshee looks. Wowza! It seems to me, that those are almost 100% fighting blades, while the Samsher is asomewhat heavier fighter that still would chop better. All in theory, of course...what do I know.
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A theory I would love to put to the test by being lucky enough to own one!
 
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