Indians For Guns

This is a very common knife in the northeast and can be seen at almost every home in Meghalaya.. Very useable

Very nice Jonah, does the blade lock into place ? What is the extension for at the end of the blade.... ?

Regards
Moin.

Thats the 'lock' more of a stopper which prevents it from doing a 360

is it possible ot get one of these jonah bro ?

hmmm.. I did say common, but Meghalaya is another state, let me ask around first

sure bro

Jonah,

Managed to dig out this cousin of yours from my chest....

He's seems a lil' better dressed, as I took the liberty of painting him on his metals and give him a good rub of wax on his woodens... !!!

Since he's from your part of the woods, hope you wouldn't mind the indiscretion ...




PS - Thanks for getting me his name - KHASI !!!!

Nice work done, Anupam.
reg
amit

Its used for betel nut (KWAI) cutting mostly in Meghalaya. Other everyday usage is also common.

@Olly,
Khasi is the name of the tribe, the folder IIRC is called tarij in Khasi or Kotari in Assamese.

regards

OUP

It appears this folder does not have a locking mechanism to keep the blade firmly in locked position once opened like as in rampuri knives.

Apart from its usual purpose as a kwai (betel nut) knife, and somewhat skinny blade, an incredibly versatile knife. Very popular and available in many sizes at weekly bazaar rates.

I have a couple of them. Love the versatility of these folders

goodboy_mentor wrote:It appears this folder does not have a locking mechanism to keep the blade firmly in locked position once opened like as in rampuri knives.

I suspect that the elongated back of the tang, which extends over to the woodens, is supposed to act like a lock when gripped firmly.... I crude but effective jugaad, I believe... !