Karda styles?

WoodOwl · Apr 16, 2002

Does the style of the karda usually correspond to that of its khukuri?I've noticed my Sirupati's karda is more slender than that of my BAS,and the Siru karda's lines actually follow the those of the bigger blade pretty well,less so with the BAS' karda.So,are there formal karda styles or is it just up to the kami?

Thanks.

WoodOwl

Bill Martino · Apr 16, 2002

At BirGorkha like most of the stuff they do they make whatever they feel like. I think they get bored making the same thing over and over so vary the styles.

WoodOwl · Apr 16, 2002

Thanks,Uncle.

WoodOwl

Bill Martino · Apr 16, 2002

Actually, I think the variety is good for them and us both.

Berkley · Apr 16, 2002

Here's a scan of all the HI kardas in the room - I got all but 2 back in the proper scabbards; don't know where the other 2 belong

PS - one of those is actually a ckakma - oops!

Bill Martino · Apr 16, 2002

For some reason I laughed at that pix, Berk. I think it is because I am continually overwhelmed by your competency.

No two alike and I think that's good.

Vicks · Apr 16, 2002

Is it possible to order a special karda? I saw the 10 inch Kumar Karda but I'm thinking more along the lines of what comes in the YCS?

Those little knives are like needles in my big hands.

I have a feeling the answer I'm going to get is "order a YCS"

Bill Martino · Apr 17, 2002

Order a YCS. Three knives for the price of one with a blunt awl thrown in.

WoodOwl · Apr 17, 2002

Berk,loved the picture. Do you have a favorite among those?

WoodOwl

Bill Martino · Apr 17, 2002

I'm guessing the staghorn would be high on the list.

Karda styles?

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