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Here is the first Malla khukuri to come in -- special order and especially made for RayC. It is one of the finest khukuris to come out of BirGorkha and we are proud to offer it. It is made pretty much to spec by Kumar and carries his mark. The carved handle which Ray requested is excellently done in rare gray horn as you can see. Ray's name is engraved on the blade, right side, near HI logo. What more can I say?
Now I know there may be more than a few who will say, why does this guy, Ray C, get his khukuri in 3 weeks when I've been waiting for mine for 4 months. Well, here's the reason.
Loyalty is one of the things that is very high on the list of "what is valued most?" at BirGorkha and Himalayan Imports. In fact, we have a hard time finding something more noble and valuable than loyalty. And this is why Ray C gets his khukuri done on a top priority basis and here's the story.
Back in 1991 when I was living in Nepal having a good time and drinking good Iceberg beer every night at Bugles and Tigers or the Dualagiri bar and trying to figure out if I wanted to stay full time in Nepal and live out my life there it was Ray C who was back here in the US running Himalayan Imports at night after he put in a full day at his regular job -- and for no pay!
It was not easy then. We had no computer, website, fax machine, nothing. We ran ads in mags which ate up half our revenues and I know for a fact that Ray answered many letters writing in longhand at the kitchen table at night after his wife had gone to bed. If it had not been for Ray C there might well not be any Himalayan Imports today so for this great help you extended to all of us we thank you brother. We all thank you, everybody from the apprentices at BirGorkha to the owner, Kami Sherpa. Take this khukuri with our love. May it serve you well and never fail. We pray you never have to draw this knife in anger or to defend yourself -- but if you must you know you have the prayers and blessings of the kamis and old Gorkhas with you.
And if you want another khukuri of any kind you will go to the top of the priority list again. We are loyal to old friends, brothers and nephews who have helped us and you have helped more than anybody.
And Broken Arrow got his, too. He rode in with Ray C. Perhaps they thought at BirGorkha that Ray C and Ray T were the same fellow.
Those who are waiting for the Malla take heart and be patient. It is a great khukuri and we will get them here soon but first we must repay old debts. I know you will all understand everything I have said here and will agree with it.
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