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15th February 2012, 12:56 PM
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1927, I was close! Thanks buddy!  I think they are fantastic, I'd like one myself. |
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15th February 2012, 05:06 PM
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Simon, Gene and Berkley,
Thanks ever so much! You are again lifting the scales of ignorance from my eyes! Gentlemen, you have no idea how much I appreciate your scholarship and willingness to share! Bill |
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15th February 2012, 06:35 PM
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A pleasure Bill
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16th February 2012, 03:36 AM
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Simon, I'm not sure if I answered you correctly on the Sheffield-made knives.
I only recall one or two kukris that we had out of Sheffield, and we had LOTS of old stock from the factories there. It seems like the kukris came from Joseph Rodgers--I'm right sure Ben Lowe made the comment about religion re kukris. I will ask Sudhir Windlass about their sales to the British before Indian independence and to the Indian Government afterwards. If I recall correctly, their family name is Ved, and the shop was known as "Ved and Sons". I'll get back when I get hold of Sudhir. Thanks, Bill |
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16th February 2012, 08:26 AM
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That would be excellent Bill, many thanks, cheers Simon
PS do you still deal with Windlass? |
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16th February 2012, 11:40 PM
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Sure. I go by the Conyers office every now and then, and visit Sudhir and Pradeep and the guys I used to work with.
Bill |
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17th February 2012, 10:03 AM
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Cool
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