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I thought this might be of interest to most. I'm doing a little puja for MSgt. Sikes and if others would like to join in I'm sure he'd appreciate it and it wouldn't do him any harm. We're with you, Sarge.
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Subj: Khukuris of Enduring Freedom
Date: 5/28/02 6:29:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: GSikes7509@aol.com
To: unclebill@himalayan-imports.com
Greetings,
I recently received my 12" Sirupati, made by Kumar. Please pass on to him
my thanks and complements on an excellent piece of work. I didn't purchase
this Khukuri to hang on the wall, or chop two by fours in my back yard. I'll
be leaving soon for a tour of duty in eastern Afghanistan, and I wanted a
good Khukuri along with me this time. I got exposed to them back in Desert
Storm when I had the privilege of spending time with some Ghurkas in Tabuk,
Saudi Arabia.
A friend of mine who's already on the ground in Afghanistan e-mailed me
today (wish we'd had that luxury last war). Seems he's been pulling missions
with some Royal Marines, many of whom carry Khukuris as their field knife of
choice, and now he's just got to have one. He wanted to know if I knew where
he could acquire one of good quality. Expect his order soon. I pointed him
your way, not simply because of the quality of your blades, but also because
of the honor and integrity of the folks behind them. My complements again to
Kumar, and all the other kamis, and to you for all you've done in bringing
these great blades to the world.
Sincerely,
MSgt. Gregory Sikes
p.s.: I also purchased a Kagnas Katne, paper cutter indeed, when mine's not
in my BDU pocket it's hanging on a cord around my neck ;-)
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Subj: Khukuris of Enduring Freedom
Date: 5/28/02 6:29:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: GSikes7509@aol.com
To: unclebill@himalayan-imports.com
Greetings,
I recently received my 12" Sirupati, made by Kumar. Please pass on to him
my thanks and complements on an excellent piece of work. I didn't purchase
this Khukuri to hang on the wall, or chop two by fours in my back yard. I'll
be leaving soon for a tour of duty in eastern Afghanistan, and I wanted a
good Khukuri along with me this time. I got exposed to them back in Desert
Storm when I had the privilege of spending time with some Ghurkas in Tabuk,
Saudi Arabia.
A friend of mine who's already on the ground in Afghanistan e-mailed me
today (wish we'd had that luxury last war). Seems he's been pulling missions
with some Royal Marines, many of whom carry Khukuris as their field knife of
choice, and now he's just got to have one. He wanted to know if I knew where
he could acquire one of good quality. Expect his order soon. I pointed him
your way, not simply because of the quality of your blades, but also because
of the honor and integrity of the folks behind them. My complements again to
Kumar, and all the other kamis, and to you for all you've done in bringing
these great blades to the world.
Sincerely,
MSgt. Gregory Sikes
p.s.: I also purchased a Kagnas Katne, paper cutter indeed, when mine's not
in my BDU pocket it's hanging on a cord around my neck ;-)