Buying a Khukri in Nepal

[Moin.]

Amazing post Pistolero, must must visit. Mouth watering stuff....

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Moin

[kshitij]

Amazing post Pistolero, must must visit. Mouth watering stuff....

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Moin

Wahh! The thread managed to bring someone back from the dead!

[snIPer]

Nice write-up and a lot of lovely pics, Thank you .
Did you have any trouble with customs getting it to India?
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[Moin.]

Amazing post Pistolero, must must visit. Mouth watering stuff....

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Moin

Wahh! The thread managed to bring someone back from the dead!

all chaps already reachable on either Facebook or in Whatsapp contacts or groups K

[spyplayingcard]

The Khukuri (gurkha kukri), a semi-curve metal kukri, is synonymous with the valor of legendary Gurkha soldiers.

[pistolero]

Hi Moin,

Thanks for the kind words. Will post more photos soon....

Sniper: I came back via Sanauli border by Road. No hassles

[nitroex700]

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.

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! I think we need to have a museum for our medieval weapons and warfare tactics.. I have seen a few collections from a few museums here and there but none that is devoted exclusively to the art the way others have done.

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...

[goodboy_mentor]

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!

Ever thought what is the real reason behind all this mischief? In other words who are these "We" doing all this mischief and why?

[pistolero]

Would love to hear your opinion goodboy_mentor, please enlighten.

[goodboy_mentor]

Would love to hear your opinion goodboy_mentor, please enlighten.

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.

There are certain things that are universal truth that transcendent time or place. One such is attributed to Thomas Paine - When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. That is why asked if anyone thought about it?

[ckkalyan]

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.

[pistolero]

Hi Chief,

Good to hear from you.

Did see those pins you were mentioning, you had them for Caps and also Tie-Pins.


Regards,
-P

[sa_ali]

its an absolute treat man, some interesting blade shapes too.

I am proud owner of 2 khukri, you have ignited the love again

[Motorpsycho]

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.

[Inderjs]

My 22 inch khukri. Bought it from nepal


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