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Post by Simpleman on Dec 17, 2021 22:42:01 GMT
Aldarith: The fit of the khukuri in the scabbard is an always ongoing issue/discussion. What is to tight, what is to loose, what is perfect? If its the loosest you have had, it sounds to loose. It really should have been marked as a repair by Kailash, because it was. I thought your orders were to be smoother then they were, it seems like things failed in their end. I wished your experience to be different but I am glad you share this with us. pgandy: A tongue depressor? I wouldnt have guessed one would end up in a khukuri scabbard. 
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Post by aldarith on Dec 21, 2021 4:48:08 GMT
A tongue depressor as a shim is fantastic idea and it may be the balm I need!
The scabbard is the looses I have ever seen on a kukri ever. If I turn it upside down it falls straight out, if I shake it I have a half inch of play forwards and backwards.
I'll have to shim it for sure.
Aye, it was a bad interaction. I've already sold off the micarta handle knife as it was not a happymaker and just never fit my vision. They finally got around to sending a sheath for that too, so now I have an empty sheath with no kukri.
If anyone wants a kydex sheath for a Kylash 13" fort william you can have this one for free.
I probably just won't go with them again, too many delays and screwups compounded. I know it was festival season and all (and the guys work hard, they do need to take a break) but a lot of these delays were related to missed communication and I felt like I wasn't taken seriously after the fact. Oh well, lessons all.
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Post by pgandy on Dec 21, 2021 12:47:08 GMT
I prefer the more traditional materials for my kukris such as horn or wood grips, and wood core scabbards. When it comes to horn unpolished is my favourite. The wood with an overcoat is what is served when it comes to wood and I’ll have to admit are eye pleasing. Having said that my preferred is w/o the overcoat and I finish myself with oil. The last was raw and not an eye pleaser but I love the feel of it. Most members here I think go for GGK’s kukris and some narrow it down to a man named Pulma with GGK who does beautiful work. Most of mine come from KHHI and lately I’ve been ordering through the head man, Saroj Lama Tamang, in order to tweak to my tastes. I am completely satisfied with my KHHI’s and Tamang is a pleasure to deal with. Most importantly I find KHHI somewhat cheaper than GGK.
I'm am sorry for your unfortunate experiences.
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Post by aldarith on Dec 21, 2021 23:24:05 GMT
The one I ended up keeping is a wooden handled one with a rubbed leather dap sheath and a Ft William style frog for carriage. It's nice enough, I just haven't warmed up to it yet because the circumstances were not good.
Hoping I get a chance to carry it in the bush this winter and change my mind.
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Post by mrbadexample on Dec 24, 2021 14:48:02 GMT
I just now ordered myself a present from Kailash. A service model 1 with the short, wooden grip and a performance grind should be along anon. I have an antique that I really enjoy handling. The grip is perfect for my hand. The weight and balance allow for nimble movements with power, and point alignment with the wrist is surprisingly intuitive. But, the antique has a worrisome crack that goes across the edge and is visible on both sides near the point. After some careful measurements and a comparison with the stats from Kailash, I believe that my new kukri should be nearly identical to my antique. I’m very much looking forward to receiving and using it!
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Post by pgandy on Dec 24, 2021 15:30:46 GMT
Reading your comments on your original I’m agreeing and saying ya, ya, and was about to respond with I find my antiques superior in handling to the new stuff and then I saw your crack. What I disappointment for you. By all means let us know your comments about Kailash and your new kukri. I would really like to see the comparison of both kukris.
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Post by Simpleman on Dec 26, 2021 13:01:44 GMT
If only a blade is needed and nothing else one could buy from any of several manufacturers. But be very cautious about historical claims they make, in other words many manufacturers can make a blade but its not the place to learn Gurkha or Khukuri history and use. Seek other sources or risk get the sales pitch version of history. Kailash has been somewhat successful in bringing up the term "Kami", as something problematic using. See The "K" word. So there are also good examples. Worth posting again: The Kukri notebook. www.oregonknifeclub.org/Kukri%20Articles.pdfButchering using Khukuris. I know atleast one person that likes these videos. mrbadexample: Nice, keep us updated. |
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Post by pgandy on Dec 26, 2021 14:28:25 GMT
Thanks, that one was interesting. I was amazed at how easily those kukris sliced through the joints then noticed later the chopping required for the bone itself. Part of the reason that I went with KHHI’s standard edge although I had yet to cut bone. I also noticed at 4:08 the fellow sharpening his but couldn’t tell what he was using but not a rock or flat stone I’ve seen in the past. As far as hair removal I’ve seen them wrap the animal in plastic using hot water. We would submerge the body in a large pot of hot water. I can’t remember if it was boiling, I don’t think so. I also noticed the executioner moving his wood block so as not to make a ground strike, something a do my best to avoid. I have a dedicated machete for that and recently given the task to my Windlass Mk3 but never would with my better kukris. That pump also brought back memories.
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Post by howler on Dec 26, 2021 21:27:44 GMT
Thanks, that one was interesting. I was amazed at how easily those kukris sliced through the joints then noticed later the chopping required for the bone itself. Part of the reason that I went with KHHI’s standard edge although I had yet to cut bone. I also noticed at 4:08 the fellow sharpening his but couldn’t tell what he was using but not a rock or flat stone I’ve seen in the past. As far as hair removal I’ve seen them wrap the animal in plastic using hot water. We would submerge the body in a large pot of hot water. I can’t remember if it was boiling, I don’t think so. I also noticed the executioner moving his wood block so as not to make a ground strike, something a do my best to avoid. I have a dedicated machete for that and recently given the task to my Windlass Mk3 but never would with my better kukris. That pump also brought back memories. Pretty cool watching this animal processing, makes you want MORE kukri blades. Notice at 11:15 the way they have both a kukri and sickle (farther back) upside down and are sliding the meat across the inverted blade while stabilizing the tool with their feet, holding the handle with their toes. |
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Post by Simpleman on Dec 26, 2021 21:50:02 GMT
A lot of animal sacrifice during festivals so plenty of videos like this.  Tools from a butcher, please note the khukuri without any kaudi at all.  |
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Post by pgandy on Dec 26, 2021 22:58:10 GMT
Sickles are very popular as is the practice of inverting and holding with a foot although it’s more common to see a kukri inverted and braced against the abdomen. I love the videos showing the life styles of the Nepalese and the different techniques amongst the different groups.
At first I thought the above video was a repeat of the previous one and almost missed it.
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Post by Simpleman on Feb 11, 2022 5:09:32 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Feb 11, 2022 12:13:28 GMT
Great photo. Thanks. It will take some time for me to study the details. Many thanks.
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Post by Simpleman on Feb 11, 2022 15:56:43 GMT
Great photo. Thanks. It will take some time for me to study the details. Many thanks. Thanks. I must admit that I consider context as very important, in this case the context of Khukuris. Shamans often carry one, or two, Or one and a sword (Kirat Rai Community).  |
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Post by pgandy on Feb 11, 2022 18:15:48 GMT
I wasn’t aware of the Kirat Rai people. Another group that I will add to the list. From the few photos I’ve seen wearing a kukri in a sash is more common than the previous Nepalese I been studying. The positioning is about like my favourite carry but but I omit the sash, I just shove the scabbard in my belt over my abdomen. I have no intention of taking the time to fetch a sash and put one on. It’s been years since I’ve worn one. I have substituted a second belt that works better than my traditional carry but not worth the time to fetch and put on. When I feel the need I’ll just grab a kukri, shove in my belt, and attack whatever chore is at hand.
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Post by Simpleman on Feb 11, 2022 18:37:35 GMT
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Post by Murffy on Feb 15, 2022 16:56:21 GMT
Interesting picture. Looks like a pretty formidable loadout for light-armed warrior in mountainous terrain. |
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Post by Simpleman on Feb 16, 2022 18:49:38 GMT
Interesting picture. Looks like a pretty formidable loadout for light-armed warrior in mountainous terrain. Wiki have cut it, here it is showing more of him... and some more Khukuri photos.    |
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Sept 1, 2022 19:58:11 GMT
Dunno if anyone posted this, but I found a fun video.
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Post by pgandy on Sept 1, 2022 21:15:06 GMT
I had seen that and there is a similar out there somewhere. My impression was that the display was colourful, eye catching, and interesting. At the same time I think ‘tourist’, not they are junk as such but designed with the western in mind. Something a man can carry back home and show off to his friends saying... Not that there is anything wrong with that, but not exactly my cup of tea.
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