Knives from Khukuri House Nepal

[Moin.]

I agree that these are hand forged blades and will have their quirks. However, to actually get a khuk with a different blade geometry, as Moin has pointed out, is a bit deflating. I can understand that the fit and finish might vary.

No! No, you should not agree with this (although not much may be done now about it) that this difference in blade geometry comes from the fact that these were handcrafted. I know handcrafted products, there might be a difference in the finish / colour or some marks or spots here and there or other minor quirks and there but apart from this there should have been no difference. I have seen lines of handcrafted products all exactly identical. After all there are craftsmen working on these in a organised export based production unit and this is not a result of amateur craftsmanship.

You are simply being nice and understanding

Totally agree Rajat, the Sakligars in Rajastan churn up better products from what little I have seen. I take your point. Will drop an email to KKHI, let's see if we can get the owner Tamnak to review & comment.


Regards
Moin.

[essdee1972]

Gentlemen, any idea how easy (or the other way) it is to bring Khukris from Nepal to India as personal baggage?

I might (just might!) be taking a trip to Kathmandu sometime later this year, and obviously wanted to stock up on Khukris! I would probably be flying to and from Delhi.

[Moin.]

Gentlemen, any idea how easy (or the other way) it is to bring Khukris from Nepal to India as personal baggage?

I might (just might!) be taking a trip to Kathmandu sometime later this year, and obviously wanted to stock up on Khukris! I would probably be flying to and from Delhi.

Essdee why risk when it is possible to have the blades couriered however long it may take... Check with Bruno, I do recall him mentioning bringing back seven khuks on his way bach from Nepal during his college years. Times have changed though.
But please do visit Khukri House and Himalayan Imports and get us a lot of pics...
P.S: Visited home centre today at Vikhroli, prices of tools ridiculously high. Which is the can of rustoleum you brought, i could'nt figure out the correct one.

Regards
Moin.

[jayanta mukherjee]

One of my firends on her return from the Himalayan Kingdom got for me a KH Sirupati and she never had a problem at Calcutta Airport. Was keeping my fingers crossed though.
Cheers
Jayanta

[Skyman]

Gents, can you tell me what steel was used and how they have held up? Also, now that i know the pics on the site were done up, my enthusiasm has dampened.So Rajasthani blades are a better option for the money?

[slingshot]

Skyman,

The steel is truck leaf spring. It is hand forged, but I can assure you that the heat treat is good. I am giving pictures of the Churi below. The blade is almost a quarter of an inch thick and I have put a vinegar and mustard patina on the blade, since it has a tendency to rust and gather spots. I then convexed the knife and the entire bevel is going to get a mirror polish ....still work in progress... This has been my practice knife for convexing. This knife has beautiful forward heft and a very slight recurve at the belly. Great blade for camping. The sheath is absolutely terrible though...but suffices.\

No need to lose the enthusiasm. They are still good knives

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[Skyman]

Think this is an esee substitute? Thanks for the pics.

[slingshot]

Think this is an esee substitute? Thanks for the pics.

I dont think it can be an ESEE substitute. But it is a very good all round utility blade. If there is a knife i really want to pound on, I will reach for this. It has a tendency to lose the edge...but can be re-sharpened very easily.

[Skyman]

Hmm, while esee's hold the edge quite well?

[slingshot]

Hmm, while esee's hold the edge quite well?

Yes they do.

[tirpassion]

I have put a vinegar and mustard patina on the blade, since it has a tendency to rust and gather spots.

Dear slingshot sir,
Could you please explain the process? My Mercator blade got darkened after it was cleaned with a kitchen duster (which was slightly humid). I put Ballistol on the blade immediately but the dark stain stayed back.

best regards
tirpassion

[brihacharan]

I have put a vinegar and mustard patina on the blade, since it has a tendency to rust and gather spots.

Dear slingshot sir,
Could you please explain the process? My Mercator blade got darkened after it was cleaned with a kitchen duster (which was slightly humid). I put Ballistol on the blade immediately but the dark stain stayed back.
best regards
tirpassion

Hey Me Too
A couple of my blades (been with me for over 30yrs!!!) both made out of Lorry Leaf Spring (images can be seen in my earlier post 'Briha's Blades') have gathered some spots
Tried '0' emery - still they exist - need advice.
Briha

[tirpassion]

Dear all,
the small leaflet of my Mercator says though that the blade will get darker but it will in no way affect the quality or the sharpness.

best regards
tirpassion

[brihacharan]

Dear all,
the small leaflet of my Mercator says though that the blade will get darker but it will in no way affect the quality or the sharpness.
best regards
tirpassion

Hi Tir,
> That's a great consolation
> All said & done a knife that can keep an edge is a true knife
> Now looking at some of my knives (approx. 30yrs old) they have developed tiny dark patches which persist even after giving them a good rub with '0' grade emery cloth.
> I don't feel disheartened anymore - My knives look like battle scarred veterans ready to take on where they left off rather than guys who are afraid to go out in the sun for the fear of ruining their complexion.
Briha

[Skyman]

What is 0 grade emery? The roughest possible grit?