Best Of The Season

Yannis · 20th December 2004, 11:35 PM

This is real big khyber knife!

I suppose it is bigger than my christmas tree

Jim McDougall · 21st December 2004, 03:35 AM

Happy Ho Ho Ho Rick!!!
Now thats what I call festive decorating!!!

I agree with Yannis...that Khyber is really something....reminds me of Crocodile Dundee's line...."now THIS is a Khyber Knife!".

Seriously though.....
I would really like to wish everyone out there in Forumland , the most wonderful Christmas and the very happiest new year!!!
I guess this is the time of year when we can all reflect on the things we are all grateful for and look forward to new hopes in the coming year.
One of the things, among many, that I am grateful for, is for the priviledge of being part of this forum, and the camraderie we all share, learning together in our common interests.
All the very best wishes everyone!!!
Jim

jwpettipas · 21st December 2004, 10:44 AM

=) I just wanted to send out a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody here on the forum (while everybody is feeling festive in this thread). I put "The Complete Bladesmith" on my christmas list, and I have a good feeling that Santa already has a copy tucked aside for me. So, after reading that I'm hoping to know a little more about some of the issues you all talk about here (seeing as I'm illiterate in the world of knives and swords, I couldn't even tell you which blade on the wall is a Khyber in that picture posted here). Bear with me, and hopefully someday I'll be able to contribute to the forum =)

Yannis · 21st December 2004, 12:35 PM

Wellcome to the forum jwpettipas.

Few years ago, when I found this forum, I couldnt tell the difference between a kitchen knife and a rapier!

Now i think i know some things (thanx everybody!) and i still learn.

The khyber knife is the far left sword. This one is huge. Normally they are about 15 inches long. The name "khyber" comes from "Khyber Pass" that is between Pakistan and Afghanistan. If you search old threads of the forum (from the first page, 2000-2004) you will find more information about it.

Rick · 21st December 2004, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jwpettipas

=) I just wanted to send out a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody here on the forum (while everybody is feeling festive in this thread). I put "The Complete Bladesmith" on my christmas list, and I have a good feeling that Santa already has a copy tucked aside for me. So, after reading that I'm hoping to know a little more about some of the issues you all talk about here (seeing as I'm illiterate in the world of knives and swords, I couldn't even tell you which blade on the wall is a Khyber in that picture posted here). Bear with me, and hopefully someday I'll be able to contribute to the forum =)

A copy of George Cameron Stone's book is also a must for identification , a good but flawed book on arms worldwide, tons of illustrations , can be had cheap via author search at abebooks.com .

wilked aka Khun Deng · 24th December 2004, 07:28 AM

To All, Be you Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist .. White, Black, Asian, or just all mixed up like me, I hope this season brings you as much Joy and Freindship as I have received from this forum. May your families prosper, your health remain, and your collections and knowledge increase.

Blessing and Tidings

Dan and Gaed

nechesh · 24th December 2004, 01:55 PM

Sometimes the old Christmas cliches are the most appropriate and now is as good a time as any to suggest, "PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARDS MEN!".

Rick · 24th December 2004, 02:20 PM

Right now I am full of the cheer and happiness of the season .

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When late March hits , it's another story ............

24th December 2004, 07:28 AM	#6
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Happy Holidays To All, Be you Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist .. White, Black, Asian, or just all mixed up like me, I hope this season brings you as much Joy and Freindship as I have received from this forum. May your families prosper, your health remain, and your collections and knowledge increase. Blessing and Tidings Dan and Gaed

24th December 2004, 02:20 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Good Words Gentlemen Right now I am full of the cheer and happiness of the season . . . BUT !! . . When late March hits , it's another story ............ Attached Images

20th December 2004, 11:35 PM	#1
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	This is real big khyber knife! I suppose it is bigger than my christmas tree

21st December 2004, 03:35 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,443	Happy Ho Ho Ho Rick!!! Now thats what I call festive decorating!!! I agree with Yannis...that Khyber is really something....reminds me of Crocodile Dundee's line...."now THIS is a Khyber Knife!". Seriously though..... I would really like to wish everyone out there in Forumland , the most wonderful Christmas and the very happiest new year!!! I guess this is the time of year when we can all reflect on the things we are all grateful for and look forward to new hopes in the coming year. One of the things, among many, that I am grateful for, is for the priviledge of being part of this forum, and the camraderie we all share, learning together in our common interests. All the very best wishes everyone!!! Jim

21st December 2004, 10:44 AM	#3
jwpettipas Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 12	=) I just wanted to send out a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody here on the forum (while everybody is feeling festive in this thread). I put "The Complete Bladesmith" on my christmas list, and I have a good feeling that Santa already has a copy tucked aside for me. So, after reading that I'm hoping to know a little more about some of the issues you all talk about here (seeing as I'm illiterate in the world of knives and swords, I couldn't even tell you which blade on the wall is a Khyber in that picture posted here). Bear with me, and hopefully someday I'll be able to contribute to the forum =)

21st December 2004, 12:35 PM	#4
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Wellcome to the forum jwpettipas. Few years ago, when I found this forum, I couldnt tell the difference between a kitchen knife and a rapier! Now i think i know some things (thanx everybody!) and i still learn. The khyber knife is the far left sword. This one is huge. Normally they are about 15 inches long. The name "khyber" comes from "Khyber Pass" that is between Pakistan and Afghanistan. If you search old threads of the forum (from the first page, 2000-2004) you will find more information about it.

24th December 2004, 01:55 PM	#7
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Sometimes the old Christmas cliches are the most appropriate and now is as good a time as any to suggest, "PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARDS MEN!".