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Today I was fortunate enough to add two more handsome khukuris to my ever growing collection. (Up to eight now.)
The first is a Sanu made 15" Sirupati coming in at 5/16" across the spine and 13oz. total weight. The handle is a lovely grained dark rosewood.
I hate to sound like a broken record, but again I have to credit Rusty on a couple of accounts.
First, Sanu did a great job on this khukuri. The handle fits my hand as if he had measured it first, and the balance is wonderful. I am especially pleased with this piece.
This is indeed one lightning fast khukuri, at least as fast as the 18" Kumar Kobra and probably a bit quicker. It perfectly complements my stout 12" Sher made Sirupati and the aforementioned Kobra.
What a trinity! Like a pack of feral dogs. Sleek, aggressive and ready for action.
Ended up with two kardas in this rig, so they've gone back to Uncle Bill to find a chakma as a proper mate.
The second khukuri is the much talked about CBKC Dhankuta style. I had asked Uncle Bill if he had any of these laying about and my timing was just right to come across one.
This one is made by Bura and is much more of a khukuri and less of a novelty than I had expected.
I can get a full grip on the handle which has been radiused sufficiently not to dig in and cause discomfort. The combination of the brass and horn is quite striking.
The overall length is 9" or a tad over, with about 5.5" of blade. I don't know the weight.
The chakma and karda are cute but otherwise not going to be used for anything but window dressing.
Both khukuris bear the marks of their makers which is a nice change of pace from the norm.
With the addition of these two khukuris, my small collection now spans 9" to 21" giving me a good feel for a variety of sizes and weights.
Uncle Bill, please convey my appreciation and thanks to both Sanu and Bura in your next communications with the good people in Nepal.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
Some Knife Pix
[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 07-13-2000).]
The first is a Sanu made 15" Sirupati coming in at 5/16" across the spine and 13oz. total weight. The handle is a lovely grained dark rosewood.
I hate to sound like a broken record, but again I have to credit Rusty on a couple of accounts.
First, Sanu did a great job on this khukuri. The handle fits my hand as if he had measured it first, and the balance is wonderful. I am especially pleased with this piece.
This is indeed one lightning fast khukuri, at least as fast as the 18" Kumar Kobra and probably a bit quicker. It perfectly complements my stout 12" Sher made Sirupati and the aforementioned Kobra.
What a trinity! Like a pack of feral dogs. Sleek, aggressive and ready for action.
Ended up with two kardas in this rig, so they've gone back to Uncle Bill to find a chakma as a proper mate.
The second khukuri is the much talked about CBKC Dhankuta style. I had asked Uncle Bill if he had any of these laying about and my timing was just right to come across one.
This one is made by Bura and is much more of a khukuri and less of a novelty than I had expected.
I can get a full grip on the handle which has been radiused sufficiently not to dig in and cause discomfort. The combination of the brass and horn is quite striking.
The overall length is 9" or a tad over, with about 5.5" of blade. I don't know the weight.
The chakma and karda are cute but otherwise not going to be used for anything but window dressing.
Both khukuris bear the marks of their makers which is a nice change of pace from the norm.
With the addition of these two khukuris, my small collection now spans 9" to 21" giving me a good feel for a variety of sizes and weights.
Uncle Bill, please convey my appreciation and thanks to both Sanu and Bura in your next communications with the good people in Nepal.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
Some Knife Pix
[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 07-13-2000).]
