Buying a Khukri in Nepal
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Re: Buying a Khukri in Nepal
Amazing post Pistolero, must must visit. Mouth watering stuff....
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Wahh! The thread managed to bring someone back from the dead!Moin. wrote:Amazing post Pistolero, must must visit. Mouth watering stuff....
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Re: Buying a Khukri in Nepal
Nice write-up and a lot of lovely pics, Thank you
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Did you have any trouble with customs getting it to India?
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kshitij wrote:Wahh! The thread managed to bring someone back from the dead!Moin. wrote:Amazing post Pistolero, must must visit. Mouth watering stuff....
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Re: Buying a Khukri in Nepal
The Khukuri (gurkha kukri), a semi-curve metal kukri, is synonymous with the valor of legendary Gurkha soldiers.
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Hi Moin,
Thanks for the kind words. Will post more photos soon....
Sniper: I came back via Sanauli border by Road. No hassles
Thanks for the kind words. Will post more photos soon....
Sniper: I came back via Sanauli border by Road. No hassles
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The Japs have their own museums of swords, the Chinese respect their own martial traditions, the Gurkhas swear by their Khukris and martial culture... We ban our citizens from holding weapons and encourage them to be pencil pushers!pistolero wrote:With no patrons, the art of the Sikligar's is diminishing, thanks to Globalization and the Internet, the art is slowly making a come back in Rajasthan to my understanding. The village Lohar/Black smith focuses on tools and implements, you need a Bladesmith for making blades. That is where the Sikligars comes in.
If you are truly interested in investing in a Shinken made in Japan in the traditional methods, I could offer some help, with a few people I know there, otherwise you can look for a decent NBTHK certified blade.
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As far as the Nihonto is concerned, thanks a lot for your offer, you're very kind indeed. Will definitely contact you whenever I go for it. I have been issued multiple eviction notices by my bitter half angry over my 'Hathiyaar Factory' at home, so will need to wait for a while until the home ministry sanctions the big ticket purchase...
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Ever thought what is the real reason behind all this mischief? In other words who are these "We" doing all this mischief and why?nitroex700 wrote:The Japs have their own museums of swords, the Chinese respect their own martial traditions, the Gurkhas swear by their Khukris and martial culture... We ban our citizens from holding weapons and encourage them to be pencil pushers!
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Would love to hear your opinion goodboy_mentor, please enlighten.
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Well, do not have exact answer at the moment. Answer probably lies in the socio-political forces in play for last two centuries on this sub continent. Trying to find answer to this important question. Once answer is found or rather what I believe to be the answer, will surely share whatever my little understanding of this matter.pistolero wrote:Would love to hear your opinion goodboy_mentor, please enlighten.
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Re: Buying a Khukri in Nepal
Thank you pistolero for the nice write up on Khukri buying in Nepal. It sure sounded like an amazing experience - you must have been really glad to get the two days off.
I was fascinated by one blade that had multiple waves on - never seen one like that!
Did you spot any miniature khukhri's the type that actually come out of the sheath? These are to pin on to the Gurkha Cap.
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I was fascinated by one blade that had multiple waves on - never seen one like that!
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Hi Chief,
Good to hear from you.
Did see those pins you were mentioning, you had them for Caps and also Tie-Pins.
Regards,
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Good to hear from you.
Did see those pins you were mentioning, you had them for Caps and also Tie-Pins.
Regards,
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Re: Buying a Khukri in Nepal
its an absolute treat man, some interesting blade shapes too.
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I am proud owner of 2 khukri, you have ignited the love again
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Re: Buying a Khukri in Nepal
Awesome post, I love kukri's. I do have one, but I suspect it's a tourist piece, however I do not use it and it's more of a show piece.
I am looking forward to getting a Sirupate made from a local blacksmith after I get a sword made.
I am looking forward to getting a Sirupate made from a local blacksmith after I get a sword made.
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My 22 inch khukri. Bought it from nepal
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