Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:11 am
Nepalese Kukri.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:18 pm
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:31 pm
Glad you like it, David.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:44 pm
You're on a hot streak, GSPTOPDOG. May it continue!
Edit: here are a couple of mine. The Morakniv Garberg doesn't see as much carry time as I'd like, but the ESEE Izula II has been a constant companion as of late.
Edit: here are a couple of mine. The Morakniv Garberg doesn't see as much carry time as I'd like, but the ESEE Izula II has been a constant companion as of late.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:50 pm
Another great group of solid knives Dog! You're amassing quite he collection of fixed blades, which is always a good thing. Now, all that's left to do is put those beauties to work! 
You're amassing quite he collection of fixed blades, which is always a good thing. Now, all that's left to do is put those beauties to work! Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:58 pm
Very cool, almost looks brand new Garry. I've only ever seen these pretty beat-up from use. It's refreshing to see a nice n' shiny copy!
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:13 pm
It is virtually brand new, Marco. The importer, who also makes fixed blades, brings these in from Nepal. Another source is Atlanta Cutlery who brings in all the military spec Kukris. The prices are not at all bad especially given the cutting ability one gets.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:48 pm
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:13 pm It is virtually brand new, Marco. The importer, who also makes fixed blades, brings these in from Nepal. Another source is Atlanta Cutlery who brings in all the military spec Kukris. The prices are not at all bad especially given the cutting ability one gets.
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:30 pm
QS, what is the purpose of the dingus between the blade and the bolster? Neat looking kukri!Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:13 pm It is virtually brand new, Marco. The importer, who also makes fixed blades, brings these in from Nepal. Another source is Atlanta Cutlery who brings in all the military spec Kukris. The prices are not at all bad especially given the cutting ability one gets.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:49 pm
Steve, the correct answer to your question is that no one knows for sure. There are many theories. The one that I'm inclined to favor is that it is a Hindu fertility symbol. Also it reminds the Gurkha that he will not harm women or children.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:20 am
Here is one of my Clyde Fischer knives, made circa 1973. The handle is Oosik.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:19 am
Prober, you have a wonderfully realized knife. Superlative work.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:27 am
Thanks QS. Here's the other one. I inherited both of these from my father, who bought them new from Clyde Fischer.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:25 am
Is it the 2 little notches in the blade you're referring to Garry?Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:49 pm Steve, the correct answer to your question is that no one knows for sure. There are many theories. The one that I'm inclined to favor is that it is a Hindu fertility symbol. Also it reminds the Gurkha that he will not harm women or children.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:39 am
Great photos!!! I love Kukris! I love them so much I flew to Nepal several years ago and brought back a pack full of them. I traveled to different towns around Nepal on a "Kukri quest" of sorts trying to find some older ones and some blacksmiths making them as well.Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:13 pm It is virtually brand new, Marco. The importer, who also makes fixed blades, brings these in from Nepal. Another source is Atlanta Cutlery who brings in all the military spec Kukris. The prices are not at all bad especially given the cutting ability one gets.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:45 am
I have heard it called a blood dripper, so as blood runs down the blade it hits that spot and is force to fall of the blade. I have also heard that it represents a cow hoof like that of Nandi, also known as Nandikeshwara or Nandideva, who is the bull ridden by the Hindu god Shiva.steve99f wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:30 pmQS, what is the purpose of the dingus between the blade and the bolster? Neat looking kukri!Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:13 pm It is virtually brand new, Marco. The importer, who also makes fixed blades, brings these in from Nepal. Another source is Atlanta Cutlery who brings in all the military spec Kukris. The prices are not at all bad especially given the cutting ability one gets.
And of course it is said it represents a lingus... 
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:46 am
Is there anywhere you haven't visited Dog? You certainly didn't waste your youth on girls and drugs, 
you actually did something with it! 
Good for you man!
You certainly didn't waste your youth on girls and drugs, you actually did something with it! Good for you man! Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:46 am
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:57 am
Well, I have been to 50 countries and I can't seem to break that 50 mark, Mark
I just can't seem to break that 50 number and land in a new country...I want to keep seeing new places, But I have not done much traveling out of the US lately. getting a dog, plus several other things and of course Covid has had a lot to do with it 
Covid is the worst! 
it has ruined my travel planes going on 3 years now Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:08 am
Have you been up here in Canada? If not, that could be 51 and break the no travel streak! 
If not, that could be 51 and break the no travel streak! Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:23 am
I have been to Canada and it was a great trip!
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide
I would like to go back... maybe look for some old ax heads in some 2nd hand stores... take the train across the country... visit the Arctic circle...
Most importantly... Drink a lot of BEER!!!
And of course a little Whisky too...
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide I would like to go back... maybe look for some old ax heads in some 2nd hand stores... take the train across the country... visit the Arctic circle...
Most importantly... Drink a lot of BEER!!!
And of course a little Whisky too... Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:47 pm
Marco, yes we are referring to those small notches at the bottom of the blade.
TOPDOG, have you posted photos of your kudri collection? If so, can you direct me to the post? If not, I hope you will do so.
TOPDOG, have you posted photos of your kudri collection? If so, can you direct me to the post? If not, I hope you will do so.
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:54 pm
Thanks, GSPTOPDOG! 
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:53 pm
Very good Dog! Plenty of home grown Canadians don't know the words to our National Anthem. I did a 2 day train trip from home here in Winnipeg, MB. to Vancouver, B.C., and as much fun as it was, I was kindda happy when it ended. Mind you, we didn't rent a berth or any sort of private room, so we were doing everything from coach where there's really nothing but hard uncomfortable seating. Under those circumstances sleeping is a bit rough. Going through the Rocky Mountains in the dome-car was a highlight of the trip, something everyone should experience.GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:23 am I have been to Canada and it was a great trip!
I would like to go back... maybe look for some old ax heads in some 2nd hand stores... take the train across the country... visit the Arctic circle...
Most importantly... Drink a lot of BEER!!!
A funny thing happened on that trip. As soon as we boarded we headed for the bar-car for drinks, which were served to us no questions asked, but when we ordered our 3rd round the barman asked us for I.D.. When we asked him why he wants I.D. now but not when we first boarded, he replied "When you ordered your first drinks you were in Manitoba where the legal age is 18, but now you're in Saskatchewan where the legal age is 19, so you got some I.D.?" So, we had to wait for another 18 legal age province to resume our partying! Who'd of thunk legal age applies on a moving train!
Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:58 pm
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:47 pm Marco, yes we are referring to those small notches at the bottom of the blade.
Thanks Garry. I was getting some answers but no one was pin-pointing on the notches, so I was unsure if that was the section of the knife we were talking about.
TOPDOG, have you posted photos of your kudri collection? If so, can you direct me to the post? If not, I hope you will do so.