Some of my blades

Post by **Yaj** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:32 am

Here are some pics I took of some of my blades before the battery on my digicam ran out. Will take pics of the others some time soon.

18" HI Gelbu special (best HI fighter in my opinion) by Kumar

HI 25" Sirupati by Bura

Hi Trio

My Katar (My favourite)

Pesh Kabz

Pesh kabz 2

PK Blade closeup

PK 2 blade closeup

Pesh Kabz pair

Tibetan Thees

!9 " HI BGRS A real "Whopper Chopper" !

Regards,
Yaj.

Post by **Vikram** » Sun May 31, 2009 3:43 am

Very nice looking knives,Yaj.Especially the Kukris.Thanks for sharing.

Best-
Vikram

Post by **Sakobav** » Sun May 31, 2009 5:08 am

Thanks for sharing Yaj would appreciate some brief write up on these ladies also whats the acronym for HI, BGRS?

best

herb · Post by **herb** » Sun May 31, 2009 6:33 am

Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing.

Herb

BJL · Post by **BJL** » Sun May 31, 2009 8:49 am

Nice knives, specially the pesh kabz'. What's the age on the katar?

Post by **Yaj** » Sun May 31, 2009 10:03 am

Thanks for the kind words guys.

ngrewal wrote:Thanks for sharing Yaj would appreciate some brief write up on these ladies also whats the acronym for HI, BGRS?

best

HI stands for Himalayan imports Vikram.It is an outfit based in Reno that has its own factory in Nepal making the best (arguably) khukris in the world. BGRS is Baby Ganga Ram Special, HI names many of its models after the smith(kami) who makes/designs it.

BJL wrote:Nice knives, specially the pesh kabz'. What's the age on the katar?

Wouldn't know the exact age of the katar but it definitely is an oldie.It shows remnants of silver koftgiri on the handle and the forging is wonderful.The pitting gets highlighted in the pics but it is in pretty good condition. The armour piercing tip is amazing, went through an Amby door(guilty) like the proverbial hot knife through butter!
Regards,
Yaj.

Olly · Post by **Olly** » Sun May 31, 2009 11:28 am

I share the Pesh Kabz with you... which I had posted earlier under 'What am I' thread.... very nice to know about its sibling, sleeping with you !!

I do also have 2 Tibetan Thees. Does the handle have wire work on it ? What is the material of the scabbard... I suspect it is some silverish alloy.... We have 3 amongst ourselves...

A great collection... keep it going...

Post by **kanwar76** » Sun May 31, 2009 5:33 pm

Ah..nice Knives Yaj, loved the khuks.

I saw one katar recently at a shop in Bangalore. Don't know why i missed it but after looking at yours looks like I will be visiting that shop again..

-Inder

biking3819 · Post by **biking3819** » Sun May 31, 2009 5:51 pm

lovely collection their Yaj.
cheers sanjiv

sniperdude · Post by **sniperdude** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:54 pm

Awesome collection bro, tells us more about the fascination with blades, is it only blades of the subcontinent? or is it knives in general?
Would love to hear more.

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:47 pm

Great Kukries Yaj. Just one question. Why are the blades chromed? most of mine have a matt finish. Is it that they are for export that they have the chromed finish? Will post pics of mine to illustrate the point. Lovely knives. Thanks for showing them.
regards
Bruno22

biking3819 · Post by **biking3819** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:32 pm

Bruno22 wrote:Great Kukries Yaj. Just one question. Why are the blades chromed? most of mine have a matt finish. Is it that they are for export that they have the chromed finish? Will post pics of mine to illustrate the point. Lovely knives. Thanks for showing them.
regards
Bruno22

i guess they are not chromed,even mine came with a mirror finish,looked like chromed,with use it lost its shine.
regards sanjiv

sudesh · Post by **sudesh** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:36 pm

Wonderful collection!!!!!!!!
Such sights give a relief to eyes.............

Sudesh........

Post by **Yaj** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:44 pm

sniperdude wrote:Awesome collection bro, tells us more about the fascination with blades, is it only blades of the subcontinent? or is it knives in general?
Would love to hear more.

Thanks.I started of with western knives but lately have moved to mostly subcontinental blades.

Bruno22 wrote:Great Kukries Yaj. Just one question. Why are the blades chromed? most of mine have a matt finish. Is it that they are for export that they have the chromed finish? Will post pics of mine to illustrate the point. Lovely knives. Thanks for showing them.
regards
Bruno22

Thanks.They are not chromed mate! I would never buy a chromed knife. The HI blades are polished to a mirror finish.
Regards,
Yaj.

sniperdude · Post by **sniperdude** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:00 pm

I left a good few in India when i moved, by no means a collector, these are the blades i use on a regular basis.
From left to right
Kukri
Fillet knife
Muela with Gut hook
Sword Skinner.
Sword utility.
Sword Boning knife.
Stanley Utility.
Leatherman Wave.
Spyderco Endura.

The kukri tackles brush and other odd jobbies around the yard admirably.
The Swords are remarkable in that they are 3 layers sandwiched, beautiful cutting edge.
Spyderco goes everywhere with me.

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