lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 16, 2020 22:53:58 GMT
Following the lead of a few forumites, I placed a custom order with Mr. Purna Darnal, the proprietor of Great Gurkha Khukuri. I placed the order one week ago today. The sword was completed and prepared for shipment TODAY. That should give you an indication of how efficient this man is. I am truly shocked. The following testimonial is not a review as I have not received the item yet, but I can't contain my excitement.
What I wanted was a replica of a Greek kopis from an archaeological find. I provided Mr. Darnal with this image:
He already has something like this in stock, but I wanted something a bit more custom. I shared some other photos with him and we discussed the materials I wanted to use: copper, brown wood grips, copper pins, and what the blade profile would look like, including the fullers. We discussed the anthropomorphic qualities of these swords, e.g. falcata depict horses, kopoi depict birds (generally). He took my point about the bird and told me he would execute that quality his way.
A few days later I received this update:
Around 1:00am this morning I received these updates:
I received the final update around 4:00am this morning:
I haven't even received this yet and I am blown away. For the price I paid, this sword is the best bargain I will ever receive, bar none. It is also vastly superior to ANY reproduction kopis on the market right now, aesthetically speaking, because I have yet to handle this. It weighs in around 1050g, which is to be expected, the kopis is a nasty chopper. The blade is around 20 inches with a 5 inch grip (3.5 inches or so inside). The historical accuracy, or maybe we can call it authenticity instead, is off the charts. The only anachronistic thing about this is the scabbard, although maybe not. We really don't have many clues about what their scabbards looked like. I cannot wait to receive this bad boy so I can shout from the rooftops how much respect I have for this guy. The wood featured in the grip is what they call sadhan or sadhana wood. I did some research and it's what we call teak. It's quite stunning.
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Eric Bergeron
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Oct 16, 2020 23:57:51 GMT
WoW fantastic, Purna does amazing work, glad you were able to find something for him to work his magic on, can't wait to hear how it is in person when it arrives.
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Eric Bergeron
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Oct 16, 2020 23:58:58 GMT
I'm blown away by the color choices you chose, I wouldn't want to have that curve into me at all.
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 17, 2020 0:28:56 GMT
I'm blown away by the color choices you chose, I wouldn't want to have that curve into me at all. The kopis certainly is a nasty piece of work isn't it? When you absolutely must slice off every single limb, this is it. Given the excellence of his sharpening, I am already frightened of this. |
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Oct 17, 2020 0:31:03 GMT
I'm blown away by the color choices you chose, I wouldn't want to have that curve into me at all. The kopis certainly is a nasty piece of work isn't it? When you absolutely must slice of every single limb, this is it. Given the excellence of his sharpening, I am already frightened of this. It will de-limb right out of the box I'm sure. |
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 17, 2020 0:34:53 GMT
The kopis certainly is a nasty piece of work isn't it? When you absolutely must slice of every single limb, this is it. Given the excellence of his sharpening, I am already frightened of this. It will de-limb right out of the box I'm sure. That's what worries me. I am so thrilled with this guy's work that I already have an idea of what I want next. |
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Oct 17, 2020 0:37:53 GMT
It will de-limb right out of the box I'm sure. That's what worries me. I am so thrilled with this guy's work that I already have an idea of what I want next. Any hints? |
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 17, 2020 0:41:31 GMT
That's what worries me. I am so thrilled with this guy's work that I already have an idea of what I want next. Any hints? He makes these truly magnificent Chinese butterfly swords. I would like to commission him to make a Nepalese version. I made a VERY crude sketch recently. So it's ok to laugh when you look at it:
I would love to have the creature Cheppu depicted on the pommel caps, and the s guard feature snake heads.
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Oct 17, 2020 1:32:34 GMT
He makes these truly magnificent Chinese butterfly swords. I would like to commission him to make a Nepalese version. I made a VERY crude sketch recently. So it's ok to laugh when you look at it:
I would love to have the creature Cheppu depicted on the pommel caps, and the s guard feature snake heads.
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 17, 2020 1:36:12 GMT
Yes, I'm a shameless copycat. Utterly shameless. That tulwar is just too amazing not to rip off!
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Post by Brother Nathaniel on Oct 17, 2020 1:42:59 GMT
Yes, I'm a shameless copycat. Utterly shameless. That tulwar is just too amazing not to rip off! Lol I am just messing bro  |
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 17, 2020 1:46:40 GMT
Well, my design needs some tweaks, quite frankly. I'm brainstorming some ideas.
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Post by Scott on Oct 17, 2020 3:58:56 GMT
That's lovely! Really like the copper, look forward to hearing what you think when you've got it in your hand.
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Post by soulfromheart on Oct 17, 2020 7:51:42 GMT
Looking so awesome (yeah, yeah, I know, I am repeating myself...but it is deserved  ) ! I'd love me some copper fittings...hmmm... |
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Post by Dandelion on Oct 17, 2020 10:12:03 GMT
Following the lead of a few forumites, I placed a custom order with Mr. Purna Darnal, the proprietor of Great Gurkha Khukuri. I placed the order one week ago today. The sword was completed and prepared for shipment TODAY. That should give you an indication of how efficient this man is. I am truly shocked. The following testimonial is not a review as I have not received the item yet, but I can't contain my excitement.
What I wanted was a replica of a Greek kopis from an archaeological find. I provided Mr. Darnal with this image:
He already has something like this in stock, but I wanted something a bit more custom. I shared some other photos with him and we discussed the materials I wanted to use: copper, brown wood grips, copper pins, and what the blade profile would look like, including the fullers. We discussed the anthropomorphic qualities of these swords, e.g. falcata depict horses, kopoi depict birds (generally). He took my point about the bird and told me he would execute that quality his way.
A few days later I received this update:
Around 1:00am this morning I received these updates:
I received the final update around 4:00am this morning:
I haven't even received this yet and I am blown away. For the price I paid, this sword is the best bargain I will ever receive, bar none. It is also vastly superior to ANY reproduction kopis on the market right now, aesthetically speaking, because I have yet to handle this. It weighs in around 1050g, which is to be expected, the kopis is a nasty chopper. The blade is around 20 inches with a 5 inch grip (3.5 inches or so inside). The historical accuracy, or maybe we can call it authenticity instead, is off the charts. The only anachronistic thing about this is the scabbard, although maybe not. We really don't have many clues about what their scabbards looked like. I cannot wait to receive this bad boy so I can shout from the rooftops how much respect I have for this guy. The wood featured in the grip is what they call sadhan or sadhana wood. I did some research and it's what we call teak. It's quite stunning.
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 17, 2020 13:54:42 GMT
I'm reasonably sure they would make one for you. They may not start a custom order straight away as they have a week long festival coming up, starting on October 26, I think. After that, they should be game to make one. I'd love to see more people own a great reproduction kopis like this.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Oct 17, 2020 14:26:15 GMT
So...how much did that beauty run you?
PM me please.
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Post by paulmuaddib on Oct 17, 2020 21:27:52 GMT
Just going to repeat what everyone else is saying, wow, great design and I LOVE the copper fittings. Beautiful.
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Post by pellius on Oct 18, 2020 0:05:36 GMT
That looks very nice. The copper was a great choice!
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lebleuchevalier
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Post by lebleuchevalier on Oct 23, 2020 21:17:24 GMT
I received it today!!!!!! Review to follow this weekend.
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