The Beginnings of an Addiction

Noah Zark

Noah Zark

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It's a start . . .

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Top: 18" Gelbu Special by Sher

Middle: 15" Wood Handled BAS by Sher

Bottom: 13" Katumjee, by Sher, UB marked. From one of last week's specials. Thanks very much, Yangdu!

The little Katumjee is actually my favorite thus far, I originally bought it for my wife but she doesn't like the handle size. So it gets relegated to my being "car khuk" as it fits between the seat and the console like it was made for it. I'd get another in a heartbeat if the opportunity presents.

The Gelbu Special is a wonderfully-handling knife and I use it frequently for weapon/knife katas.

The BAS is, well, a BAS. Nothing more need be said. Great chopper, and I used it to fit the end of a 2x4 this weekend. Did a great job.

Not shown, I also purchased a 16.5" WWII for a friend, and he'll be taking delivery in a few weeks. More about that when the time comes. I'd take a pic but it's already gift wrapped. Picture it between the Gelbu Special and the BAS.

It's a sickness, I tell you . . . ;)

Noah
 
Man...you *really* need some horn to balance your karma...

;)

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That little Katumjee caught my eye, too... good catch, Noah.

Addiction is such a harsh word... how about, you've decided to become a foster parent for honest, hard-working khukuris who have decided to broaden their horizons through emigration.

I'm pretty sure my 2nd or 3rd khuk mailed a postcard back to Nepal, because next thing I know, half of its relatives have come to stay... Plenty of Ballistol & good care in my house. So far, it's working out.


Ad Astra
 
Addiction is a harsh word. Let us say instead one is dedicated to the Khukuri. Thus qualities of faithfulness, studiousness, respect, hard work and an appreciation for the beauty of nature are emphasized.


munk
 
Slightly modified from DAMN YANKEES, the musical.


Whatever khukuri wants
Khukuri gets
And little man, little Khukuri wants you
Make up your mind to have no regrets
Recline yourself, resign yourself, you're through
I always get what I aim for
And your heart'n soul is what I came for

Whatever khukuri wants
Khukuri gets,
Take off your coat
Don't you know you can't win?
You're no exception to the rule,
I'm irresistible, you fool, give in!...Give in!...Give in
 
That movie played and played in the LA basin. I think it was channel Nine used to pick a Movie of the Week and show it every night. Right next to Wizard of Oz for wonder in my family, we watched the Damn Yankees.



munk
 
The khukuri is bad enough as a drug, but it also leads to other addictions like Indian and Philippine arms. The combination has been found to be impossible to treat, as when the craving for one is suppressed, the others increase in intensity. There are theories that minor cuts while using or polishing the first blades introduces some foreign substance or organism into the bloodstream. This substance either causes existing cells to subtly change or metamorph, or if it is an organism itself, to multiply. There are no current studies being done to find out which is the case, as subjects are completely un-cooperative, and sometimes when pressed, can become violent. They have no wish to be cured, and resist any such efforts. The only thing that keeps them as functioning members of society, is that they must continue working to procure more. The only treatment is a maintenance program, as when their homes become filled to the point of collapse, one or two pieces a month seem to be able to keep them "level". Not the glazed-eye high of early addiction, but just enogh to keep them feeling normal.

Gee whiz, I need to quit drinking coffee and get to work! ;) :p :D

Steve
 
munk said:
Addiction is a harsh word. Let us say instead one is dedicated to the Khukuri. Thus qualities of faithfulness, studiousness, respect, hard work and an appreciation for the beauty of nature are emphasized.


munk
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Now THAT is a keeper Munk! I need you to come by and say that to my wife. :D

Perfectly stated!

Norm
 
Noah Zark said:
The little Katumjee is actually my favorite thus far, I originally bought it for my wife but she doesn't like the handle size. So it gets relegated to my being "car khuk" as it fits between the seat and the console like it was made for it. I'd get another in a heartbeat if the opportunity presents.

Noah
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Noah, I have a twin to the Katumjee that I got from Uncle Bill last year and he called it a "Bhuduney". I guess the Nepalese incorporate all sorts of western names from us and begin to use them, and I suspect that is the source of the different names. To them, a khukri is a khukri. Differences are on mine is that it has no carving on the handle like yours (nice!) and has a red/white metal kothimoda sheath.

I can tell you with some certainty, that at least since late 2003 there has never been another of these exact "Katumjee's" offered for sale, so you have a one-off there, at least for the time being!

Regards,

Norm
 
Svashtar said:
Noah, I have a twin to the Katumjee that I got from Uncle Bill last year and he called it a "Bhuduney" . . . Differences are on mine is that it has no carving on the handle like yours (nice!) and has a red/white metal kothimoda sheath.

Regards,

Norm
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Norm, yours sounds like a gem in it's own right.

The UB mark is a really nice touch, and tells me it's a recent fabrication.

I appreciate the comments!

Noah
 
Noah, I should have also mentioned that wood-handled BAS's are also pretty hard to find. I waited probably 8 or 9 months before I was able to snag one by Kumar. I think I have seen fewer than a half-dozen. The wood on mine is not as nice as the one you have I don't think, so two of your four purchases are knives you could have gone months before ever seeing.

You're off to a great start!

Norm

P.S. Good pictures...!

P.S.S. Realized all of yours are by Sher. He has become MUCH more productive. He also makes Villagers with his mark, and I also believe he is the Y.B. kami as those blades also have his mark. My first blades were all by Amtrak or Kumar, with a few by Bura. I was up to a dozen purchases before I finally snagged a Sher. As you have found out his work is outstanding!

N.
 
Noah, I think I forgot to say in my earlier, silly post, that those are 3 really nice pieces. Good start!

Steve
 
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