Kukri

Bill M · 31st August 2008, 03:21 PM

I think that two points are being made here.

1. New members need to read "Forum Rules and Guidelines."

2. We, who have been members for a while consider how overwhelmed and baffled a new member can feel, in many areas, from posting pictures to protocol.

Remember how it took awhile to feel comfortable and "moved in" here when we first joined? But now it seems OBVIOUS that everyone should know how to fit in.

I think that we do a good job of welcoming new members and appreciate all of us, especially Henk, working to help Peter feel comfortable here.

stekemest · 31st August 2008, 03:22 PM

Don't worry, I feel very comfortable and really appreciate your help.

Sorry for not reading the rules first.

Battara · 31st August 2008, 07:18 PM

Guess I'm wrong about the kuk.............

Yes there have been problems in the past. We could get sued or at least legally liable if giving pricing - at least that is what I remember.

Gonzalo G · 1st September 2008, 03:40 AM

I agree with you, Rod. I don´t think it is really a gar khukri (trousse)...only three pockets, apart from the main one. Maybe Spiral can tell us more.
My best regards

Gonzalo

Bill M · 1st September 2008, 04:18 AM

Gonzalo, you may have a point about the number of pockets. To clarify, I enclose pictures of two of mine. The first is a recent one from Himalayan Imports. Sorry I didn't take a picture better showing the pockets.

The second is an older native khuk. That the tools are not ensuite is not unusual, according to John Powell. The natives did not really care about matching tools.

inveterate · 1st September 2008, 06:47 AM

No this is not a Kukri that has been referered to as "Trousse" by western collectors, such as the two examples you show Bill. Rod

Bill M · 1st September 2008, 01:08 PM

I wonder if it has some name-type? It is different from the regular type. Mine have six to eight small pockets, his has three, the usual has two, I have some with no pockets.

I would guess, since these are individually made, the customer of the kami/smith would input what he wanted specifically for his needs. Perhaps we get over-specific in our desire to catalog?

It seems to me that it would be easier to carry if it was two separate items. The big blade khuk and the small kit?

1st September 2008, 04:18 AM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Gonzalo, you may have a point about the number of pockets. To clarify, I enclose pictures of two of mine. The first is a recent one from Himalayan Imports. Sorry I didn't take a picture better showing the pockets. The second is an older native khuk. That the tools are not ensuite is not unusual, according to John Powell. The natives did not really care about matching tools. Attached Images

31st August 2008, 03:21 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I think that two points are being made here. 1. New members need to read "Forum Rules and Guidelines." 2. We, who have been members for a while consider how overwhelmed and baffled a new member can feel, in many areas, from posting pictures to protocol. Remember how it took awhile to feel comfortable and "moved in" here when we first joined? But now it seems OBVIOUS that everyone should know how to fit in. I think that we do a good job of welcoming new members and appreciate all of us, especially Henk, working to help Peter feel comfortable here.

31st August 2008, 03:22 PM	#2
stekemest Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 183	Don't worry, I feel very comfortable and really appreciate your help. Sorry for not reading the rules first.

31st August 2008, 07:18 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Guess I'm wrong about the kuk............. Yes there have been problems in the past. We could get sued or at least legally liable if giving pricing - at least that is what I remember.

1st September 2008, 03:40 AM	#4
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	I agree with you, Rod. I don´t think it is really a gar khukri (trousse)...only three pockets, apart from the main one. Maybe Spiral can tell us more. My best regards Gonzalo

1st September 2008, 06:47 AM	#6
inveterate Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 58	No this is not a Kukri that has been referered to as "Trousse" by western collectors, such as the two examples you show Bill. Rod

1st September 2008, 01:08 PM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I wonder if it has some name-type? It is different from the regular type. Mine have six to eight small pockets, his has three, the usual has two, I have some with no pockets. I would guess, since these are individually made, the customer of the kami/smith would input what he wanted specifically for his needs. Perhaps we get over-specific in our desire to catalog? It seems to me that it would be easier to carry if it was two separate items. The big blade khuk and the small kit?