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Yangdu

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31.5 inch 54 pounce Short Tibetan Sword by Ram Kumar. Hairline crack on horn handle. Bargain at $145. *SOLD*


22 inch 60 ounce Ganga Ram Special by Ram Kumar. Natural grain mark on horn handle. Steel cost at $135. *SOLD*



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18 inch 32 ounce Ang Khola by Ram Kumar. Satisal wood handle. Small rust spot on blade. Carda, chakma and frog are missing. $85. *SOLD*

18 inch 21 ounce Ang Khola by Ram Kumar. Red grain mark and hairline crack on horn handle. $90. *SOLD*



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16 inch 28 ounce Chiruwa Ang Khola by Purna. Used blade. Karda and chakma are missing. Leather cost at $50. *SOLD*

18 inch i1 ounce Kobra by Anil. Slight used blade. The sheath is loose. $60.



18 inch 20 ounce Chainpura Khukuri from Chainpur. Crack wood handle. Brass fittings are missing. $45. *SOLD*



Email to himimp@aol.com to order one or all
First come first served
 
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Oh! I sent payment for this already I think, but I wanna say it here too just in case!/
16 inch 28 ounce Chiruwa Ang Khola by Purna. Used blade. Karda and chakma are missing. Leather cost at $50.
 
ems 18 inch i1 ounce Kobra by Anil. Slight used blade. The sheath is loose. $60.
 
EMS sent 18 inch 21 ounce Ang Khola by Ram Kumar. Red grain mark and hairline crack on horn handle. $90. Done Deal!
 
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I'm a noob. Guess i should get with the protocol with ems and all. lol I was talking to Yangdu on email before i saw any of this so I uh...goofed.. I goofed boss.
 
Excellent bargains today, some fine knives.

You didn't really goof, don't lose no sleep over it. Your ok.
 
Bawanna said:
Excellent bargains today, some fine knives.

You didn't really goof, don't lose no sleep over it. Your ok.
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I appreciate it Bawanna! :P I also sent payment before confirmation came back. Now did I goof? :P I was supposed to be at work all night and morning so I wanted to make sure it got sent.
 
Jamiel said:
I appreciate it Bawanna! :p I also sent payment before confirmation came back. Now did I goof? :p I was supposed to be at work all night and morning so I wanted to make sure it got sent.
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Yup, now you really goofed. But with Yangdu you have no worries. If it's gone she'll just send your money back or offer you something (probably even better) to ease you pain.
If you didn't add anything for her shipping cost, you might want to send some more if you get it. She usually will tell you that cost along with the done deal, or much dreaded long gone.
Try not to goof no more today huh???
 
cul4u01 said:
ems 18 inch i1 ounce Kobra by Anil. Slight used blade. The sheath is loose. $60.
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DD..woohoo! Always wanted an 18" Kobra. If that ! is actually a 1, then it's 18" at 11oz?!, if so, that'll be overly awesome, way lighter than the magical 1 oz per inch!

I have a 26", but it's kinda unwieldy for me, this 18" ought to be a zinger!
 
I got the DD on my Purna CAK. :D Nice, and yea Bawanna I made sure to send enough, with a small mistake that was corrected.
I'm excited to make an extra sheath for it. I may end up doin wood inside, but since it comes with the scabbard I may hold off and make only leather. Ooh the choices!
 
There's definitely magic in the air, Jamiel. There are so many things you can do to personalize your own khuk & rig that it'll take you a month of Sundays to do'em all! Glad you got what you wanted.
 
Grats cul! That would be a nice size to have. IIRC some dude traded me some stuff for a 25" Kobra. I was bushwhacking last weekend and grabbed my 25" Siru but forgot I had your Kobra. Ill try it next time. Its very close in specs to my Siru but definitely lighter. You should have fun with that 18" They are fast and light and lots of fun in the light bush. They can chop some pretty heavy stuff too:D

$50 Purna CAK...did I read that right? That was a steal! Grats Jamiel!
 
Hello all, first post here, so hopefully I am doing this right:).

EMS on the 18 inch 32 ounce Ang Khola by Ram Kumar. Satisal wood handle. Small rust spot on blade. Carda, chakma and frog are missing. $85.

This is my first Kukri, and I had a couple of questions that I was hoping you kind gentlefolk that are experienced with Himalayan Import Kukri's could help me with.

1. In the picture for this Kukri, I believe it shows the Karda and Chakma, but the ad says they are missing. Am I getting my terminology mixed up or looking at the wrong photo?
2. Also, how sharp are these Kukri's?
3. I didn't realize there were so many different versions of Kukri's. Is there a link I can be directed to that explains the differences between the different versions of Himalayan Imports Kukri's?
4. Is this Ang Khola going to be a good Kukri for a first time Kukri owner?

Sorry for all the newbie questions. I look forward to joining and being a part of this great forum and appreciate the help!
 
James Sharpe said:
Hello all, first post here, so hopefully I am doing this right:).

EMS on the 18 inch 32 ounce Ang Khola by Ram Kumar. Satisal wood handle. Small rust spot on blade. Carda, chakma and frog are missing. $85.

This is my first Kukri, and I had a couple of questions that I was hoping you kind gentlefolk that are experienced with Himalayan Import Kukri's could help me with.

1. In the picture for this Kukri, I believe it shows the Karda and Chakma, but the ad says they are missing. Am I getting my terminology mixed up or looking at the wrong photo?
2. Also, how sharp are these Kukri's?
3. I didn't realize there were so many different versions of Kukri's. Is there a link I can be directed to that explains the differences between the different versions of Himalayan Imports Kukri's?
4. Is this Ang Khola going to be a good Kukri for a first time Kukri owner?

Sorry for all the newbie questions. I look forward to joining and being a part of this great forum and appreciate the help!
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Don't be sorry for asking questions. It would be worse if you didn't ask. :)

1. I think you're looking at the right photo, because the frog is missing. It does appear to have the karda and chakma. I wouldn't sweat it, since the karda and chakma are like vestigial organs that we can live with or without. Any small pocket knife will serve the same purpose as the karda, and any small piece of soft steel can substitute for a chakma.

2. HI knives usually come pretty sharp. Let's say, sharp enough to cut a sheet of paper without leaving ragged edges. Some people like "shaving sharp" knives, but the Ang Khola is a heavy chopper (almost like an axe), so there's no need for it to be super-sharp, and a super-sharp edge probably won't remain so after going through a few small trees or heavy branches. Occasionally an HI knife comes less sharp, but there are threads in this forum on the best way to sharpen them. I wouldn't worry about it until after you get your AK and see how sharp it is.

3. If you have enough time and interest you can find lots of information about the different models at the HI main web site. Some of the newer models are not included there, but you can also browse through this forum and use the search feature to find out about other models. The Ang Khola has been a standard model for many years.

HI models range from light, fast fighters at one end of the spectrum (such as the Kumar Kobra and some of the Reti Knives made from old files), to heavy choppers at the other end of the spectrum (Ang Khola, CAK, Ganga Ram, Bonecutter, M43). There are many in-between models that are good for all but the more extreme uses: Chitlangi, Chainpuri, Sirupati, Gelbu Special, KLVUK, and lots of others. The HI kamis are not only skilled but also creative, and over the years they have come up with many designs and variations on the more common designs; also they sometimes will make a special order for a customer and if it proves popular (on this forum) it might become a regular. This forum is the best source of information, and for many models it is the only source.

4. "Is this Ang Khola going to be a good Kukri for a first time Kukri owner?" It really depends on what you will use it for. As I already said, the AK is designed for heavy chopping, but of course it can be used for smaller tasks or self defense. At 32 ounces, the one you ordered is not unusually heavy for an 18" AK. What makes it a good chopper is the combination of mass, edge geometry and balance. By the way, I hope you realize that postings of HI knives always give the overall length, not the blade length. An 18" AK will probably have a blade about 13" and a handle about 5", though there is a lot of variability, as these are handmade with traditional tools and methods, and different kamis have different styles.

An 18" 32 oz AK is a good, hefty weight for someone of average or above-average strength. Some HI blades are a lot heavier, but unless the owner is built like Paul Bunyan those knives have a tendency to end up on the wall instead of out in the field.
 
ndoghouse said:
Grats cul! That would be a nice size to have. IIRC some dude traded me some stuff for a 25" Kobra. I was bushwhacking last weekend and grabbed my 25" Siru but forgot I had your Kobra. Ill try it next time. Its very close in specs to my Siru but definitely lighter. You should have fun with that 18" They are fast and light and lots of fun in the light bush. They can chop some pretty heavy stuff too:D

$50 Purna CAK...did I read that right? That was a steal! Grats Jamiel!
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Thanks Ndog. :D It is exactly what I wanted too! Especially since it's a bit worn, it's perfect for my custom ideas. I'm stoked! Now I just gotta keep my eyes out for kobra or sirupati in a month or two as well as any odd knifes for my friends/family!
 
davidf99 said:
Don't be sorry for asking questions. It would be worse if you didn't ask. :)

1. I think you're looking at the right photo, because the frog is missing. It does appear to have the karda and chakma. I wouldn't sweat it, since the karda and chakma are like vestigial organs that we can live with or without. Any small pocket knife will serve the same purpose as the karda, and any small piece of soft steel can substitute for a chakma.

2. HI knives usually come pretty sharp. Let's say, sharp enough to cut a sheet of paper without leaving ragged edges. Some people like "shaving sharp" knives, but the Ang Khola is a heavy chopper (almost like an axe), so there's no need for it to be super-sharp, and a super-sharp edge probably won't remain so after going through a few small trees or heavy branches. Occasionally an HI knife comes less sharp, but there are threads in this forum on the best way to sharpen them. I wouldn't worry about it until after you get your AK and see how sharp it is.

3. If you have enough time and interest you can find lots of information about the different models at the HI main web site. Some of the newer models are not included there, but you can also browse through this forum and use the search feature to find out about other models. The Ang Khola has been a standard model for many years.

HI models range from light, fast fighters at one end of the spectrum (such as the Kumar Kobra and some of the Reti Knives made from old files), to heavy choppers at the other end of the spectrum (Ang Khola, CAK, Ganga Ram, Bonecutter, M43). There are many in-between models that are good for all but the more extreme uses: Chitlangi, Chainpuri, Sirupati, Gelbu Special, KLVUK, and lots of others. The HI kamis are not only skilled but also creative, and over the years they have come up with many designs and variations on the more common designs; also they sometimes will make a special order for a customer and if it proves popular (on this forum) it might become a regular. This forum is the best source of information, and for many models it is the only source.

4. "Is this Ang Khola going to be a good Kukri for a first time Kukri owner?" It really depends on what you will use it for. As I already said, the AK is designed for heavy chopping, but of course it can be used for smaller tasks or self defense. At 32 ounces, the one you ordered is not unusually heavy for an 18" AK. What makes it a good chopper is the combination of mass, edge geometry and balance. By the way, I hope you realize that postings of HI knives always give the overall length, not the blade length. An 18" AK will probably have a blade about 13" and a handle about 5", though there is a lot of variability, as these are handmade with traditional tools and methods, and different kamis have different styles.

An 18" 32 oz AK is a good, hefty weight for someone of average or above-average strength. Some HI blades are a lot heavier, but unless the owner is built like Paul Bunyan those knives have a tendency to end up on the wall instead of out in the field.
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Thank you for the thoughtful response davidf99! I appreciate all the helpful info and look forward to being a part of these forums:)
 
Had I not just purchased the Sandbar Knife, I would have splurged on that massive Ganga Ram.

BTW ... James Sharpe, you will not find a better online community than this one. Whether regular contributors or lurkers, everyone comports themselves with grace, kindness, and humor.
 
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