Thank you Bura

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DKP

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A few days ago, my son & I drove the 100 miles to Nashville for him to meet with the Coast Guard Recruiter. The day was dark & overcast, & we did not arrive until shortly before dark. I parked in front of the building the office is in; the parking area was basically deserted. While my son was in the recruiters' office, I sat in the truck drinking coffee & trying to get in a little reading before it got too dark. Two parking spaces away, a low-rider type vehicle pulled in with four occupants & whatever they call the music that has the bass "boom" about every 1 or 2 seconds. First thing I know, one dude is out of the car & standing by it & another is standing right next to the left front of my old Ford 4X4. I figured I might have a small problem......bald-headed fat man that I am; I don't think they were collecting for the Girl Scouts. I took my little Rag Weed Forge sharpening stone from around my neck(thanks Sarge for telling us about these) & reached down beside me & eased my 18.5" WWII out, flipped it edge up, rested it on the steering wheel & began 'sharpening' the blade. All of a sudden, some of the most foul language I have ever heard comes out of one of my visitors' mouth, & his buddy standing by the truck window hollers,"look at that $#%&*#@%$#^(&*% knife!" both jump back in the car with their two buddies, & peel out for parts unknown. Next time, when we visit the zoo, maybe they'll want to stay around long enough to see what other toys I brought to keep the "Bura blade" company....a 16" Sirupati & a little ole Glock + three extra magazines. Thank you Bura; I have no doubt if called upon that blade would have responded admirally.
 
Funny ain't it, a big khuk looks scary as he!! when someone else is holding it, and I'm fairly used to 'em by now. Bet them boys' hasty departure had something to do with the sudden need for a clean pair of drawers.:D :) :D

Sarge
 
If somebody wants to fight you while you are holding a khuk:
a) They are insane.
b) They have a gun.
c) They are a martial artist of unequalled ability.
d) They are blind.
In any case but d you are in serious trouble.
 
DKP

If you felt like driving down to Chattanooga this weekend I'd be happy to meet with your son and talk about the Coast Guard with him too. I am a Reserve Master Chief with 28 years in and will be drilling this weekend on board a bouy tender that services the Tennessee River. If you are interested, email me with your phone number and we'll make plans. The "unseen service" has a long and fantastic history, but it has an even better future. Matter of fact, even if you can't make it down I'd still be happy to give him the straight scoop.

Stephen
 
Good stuff and thanks.

Anybody remember the Letter from Lebanon?

Seems the Coast Guard has more to deal with today than anytime since WWII.
 
I remember that letter about an impending incident being forestalled and becoming a non-incident when a khukuri was unsheathed and displayed in or around Beirut.

Something to do with the principal of " get them by the scrotal sac and their hearts and minds will follow " wasn't it?:D :D ;)
 
I liked the story and to me the best ones of all are the true ones. I would say that some folks got a hell of a surprise. Like Sarge says, They look awful mean in someone elses hands.

I noticed that when my wife had the 15 inch Sirupati in her hands in the kitchen. It sure didn't seem that big when I was handling it.:) :D
 
I noticed that when my wife had the 15 inch Sirupati in her hands in the kitchen. It sure didn't seem that big when I was handling it.


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Pappy, remind me to send you an email, related to your comment. Not suitable for the forum, unfortunately. True story!
Dale
 
Brendan-
The Bura that was in the truck that day was one I got from another khukuri nut over in Ireland, I believe. Ring a bell? I love that kuk. It fits my hand, the weight is great.....what can i say? It takes an edge & just keeps it. Sam has been after me to shave with it, but I am afaid of what I would do to what little looks I have left!!!!! Stay well man & eat your McCanns.
 
Good to hear it's find the right home, those hombres must been a tad bit freaked !! It's a great knife - better story !!

Brendan


Don, I love your'e stories !!

:D
 
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