Who's mark is this?

SkagSig40

SkagSig40

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I bought these 2 matching Tin Chirra's a while back and I forget whos mark is who's. They also have a U.B. on the other side and if I recall correctly that was to mark Uncle Bills passing. Correct me if I'm worng but I think I bought these just after Bill passed away. Thank you!

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Not for over a year IIRC. But it may be not him, I hope someone confirms or corrects me tomorow. You have two great chiruwa tin chirra there and those are rare. But nowadays Kamis like Tirtha, Rajkumar, etc. create great blafes in their own right and at the moment are happy to take special orders (I do hope the sit rep in Nepal continues to improve politically!).
 
If they are made by Murali, what was his reputation like? I have not used them so I don't know if they are heat treated/hardened properly. A Nicholson file starts to grab in the curved area but not so much from 3 inches or so in front of the cho to the tip of the blades.
 
Murali has a very good rep, I believe, but these are hand-made so each is different in its own right. Etching (with mustard, vinegar, FeCl, etc.) is sometimes used to see the hardened edge as it gets darker than the rest of the blade. Usual khukuris are only hardened on the sweet spot, starting about 1"-1.5" from the tip and extending for 3" or so depending on the length off the khukuri. Once the recurve starts (at the inflection point), the edge is pretty soft down to the cho. The spine and tang are everywhere soft for beter shock resistance (toughness). The differential hardening process has variable success and some edges are harder or softer than average. Every khuk must be given a workout by the user before it can be trusted for hardness and toughness (in the metallurgical sense of the words). HI's warranty is quite generous but not all models are created equal and thus are not covered for the same tasks equally (consult the lifetime warranty link given in the sticky with the links on this forum, and the safety link).
Hope this helps, sorry if I am not clear or if I misrepresent facts; I am sure tomorow someone will be better able to help. You've come to the right place for this kind of info.
 
I believe your dui chirra are made by Vim Kami.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...an-Imports-Link-Library?p=8722982#post8722982 (at very bottom)

The only kamis to use this mark were Durba and Vim.
I will ask Auntie to confirm by reading the Kami Initials. The Initials look plenty similar enough that i'm pretty sure though.
As with everything there are minor variations when the initials are applied, because it is difficult to spell with a chisel.
 
Vim makes a great blade. I have a Chit Bowie, Boomerang AK, and I think my Kerambit is his work as well.

Based on the edge of the bowie and AK, he makes a very sharp thinnish and well tempered edge. Kumar-like:)
 
It was Vim now that you mention it I remember the name! I have never used a Vim blade. How good was his reputation and quality his heat treating? Is Vim still making knives? These Tin Chirras are my favority as far as looks go. I plan to use them in the future and I hope they hold up and the edge does not have any problems.
 
I dunno if Vim is around or not, but I have put my Chit bowie through the paces with no ill effect. The Boomerang AK has been almost beat to death. A solid two weeks of chopping downed wood at my step dad's cabin. hard wood, lots of hidden rocks, etc. I dinged the tip, but it sharpened up just fine:)
 
Vim kami made the best fullers after Bura and Rajkumar isn't far behind.

* I've send you an email Skagsig. Please PM me thanks.
 
Hey Chris, nice to see you posting again!

I agree with Raghorn, Looks like Kesar to me. He used the Flag of Nepal before anyone else did.
 
raghorn said:
Looks like Kesar to me.
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wildmanh said:
Hey Chris, nice to see you posting again!

I agree with Raghorn, Looks like Kesar to me. He used the Flag of Nepal before anyone else did.
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SkagSig40 said:
It was Vim now that you mention it I remember the name! I have never used a Vim blade. How good was his reputation and quality his heat treating? Is Vim still making knives? These Tin Chirras are my favority as far as looks go. I plan to use them in the future and I hope they hold up and the edge does not have any problems.
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We've already solved the mystery and it isnt Kesar.
 
wildmanh said:
Hey Chris, nice to see you posting again!

I agree with Raghorn, Looks like Kesar to me. He used the Flag of Nepal before anyone else did.
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Hi Heber,
Thanks! It is good to be back. I have been so busy with other things like my gun hobby and starting a family the knives took a back seat but I'm at the point again that I'm geting back into knives. I have a lot of catch up to do!
 
Which is Vim in the picture above? It is not labled with everyone so I'm no 100% sure who Vim is? Thanks!
 
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