Letters for Alan / HI
Letter 2
Hi Alan,
We have been brainstorming to see how you can help us, and how we can help you.
We have come up with an idea based on the Arizona Custom Knives consignment plan. Our biggest concern with our plan, has to do with shipping costs and getting items to you. Otherwise, we think it may be a win-win for all involved, and help you with your unspoken current issues.
I'm laying out our thoughts below, not to be exact, but in order to try to help us all for additional brainstorming.
1) Himalayan Imports wouldn't have to purchase anything upfront.
- We would send items to HI, then HI would sell them and there would be a 50/50 split of the items sale price between HI and mom (Nicola Kilpatrick). Himalayan Imports would send Nicola Kilpatrick a check after each sale or once per month.
2) Together, we would come up with two items that you would initially like to sell for us.
- We'd prefer to not send more than one sword at a time. So, the second item would be a knife or khukuri.
3) Once an item was sold and paid for, we would ship you more items (so that you have an inventory of 4 blades at any one time, after the initial two starter-blades as mentioned above); noting, your inventory would only have one sword at a time from us.
4) Shipping needs to be determined by the brainstorming method, as shipping the medium sized knife to you was around $50. So, we need to figure this out in order to see if this consignment idea is even a viable option.
- QUESTION: Can HI send a pre-paid shipping label? Or, can you think of any other ideas in regard to shipping?
5) HI chooses and determines pricing for the items being sold. But, we'd like to have a rough idea as to what that pricing might be before sending said item.
6) HI is responsible for any cleaning, repairs, pictures, write-ups, etc., plus selling the item.
7) For blemished items, we thought it may make sense to sell two or more items as a lot, instead of selling them as individual items.
8) Due to your company having issues, we thought you might like to consider this possible wording in regard to advertising/selling these vintage/collectible items. I ran across similar wording in a Facebook ad this morning and tried to apply it to this current situation:
- "Someone has kindly consigned their Himalyan Imports khukuri collection to us, which will help us rebuild our company."
(The idea being, that a possible way to save your business, is to pivot and start consigning blades, etc., like Arizona Custom Knives does.)
- "Help us rebuild with every purchase of a collectible khukuri."
- "Help us rebuild with every purchase of a 'lot' of blemished collectible khukuris."
9) Alternatively, if HI isn't interested in the consignment option as a business, we welcome your consideration in doing this as an individual.
Lastly, I noticed I need to correct something in my initial note to you. While I understand that you do not want to purchase the entire lot, I still want to clarify for general reference. I wrote that the the "Lot Price" was estimated at $14,000 (for a company purchasing all items at once). However, with the standard purchase at a 50% discount on the actual valuation of a "lot", I think the number should have been closer to $11,000. That said, this number may still be off.
We are hoping you can look over our individual pricing added to the rectangular boxes below (which we've tried to base on the information you have provided up to this point), and possibly guide us toward the proper valuation on each piece (in the event that this consignment idea doesn't work out and we still need to sell on the open market).
Thank you so much for your help and we look forward to your thoughts.
Hi Alan,
This page provides all the photos and general details on our Himalayan Imports blade collection. Conditions vary from Like New to "with rust", by our untrained eyes.
We have tried to determine what we think would be "lot" pricing for the 79 items, taking into consideration all of the detailed information you have provided so far, which is: Lot price = $14,000.
At this point, we would like to ask if you could find the time in your busy schedule to look over the list, and let us know:
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If the lot pricing seems fair?
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If we are off base in the pricing (and need to adjust up or down)?
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Or, if you prefer to make an offer?
If you do decide Himalayan Imports is interested in purchasing the lot (or a portion of the lot), we'd be happy to move forward. We know you have timing concerns, and just ask for a few considerations if the sale isn't expected to happen quickly.
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If you do find you are interested, can you provide us with a general time-line you are thinking about for purchase?
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If your time line for purchase isn't soon, we would like the opportunity to offer these Himalayan Imports items during a private blade sale we plan to host sometime in the coming month or so, for about 15 people we know. In the case that something you had hoped to purchase was sold, we would amend the lot pricing accordingly.
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If you only wanted to purchase a portion of the lot, would you be open to helping us determine pricing for anything left over?
Last, we would like to send you this AK Bowie that you said you really liked, as a token of our gratitude for all of your help with this project.
Could you please give us your mailing address, so that we can do so?
And, of course, if you time to consider all of this, we understand and look forward to your reply.
Letter 1
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma ; the last kami to make blades for the last King of Nepal, his family and cohorts. He was the best kami and shop foreman. His blades command a premium now at 2X to 4X their original selling price.
1) S4 - Everest Katana - Standard
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 36½"
Blade Length: 25"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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4) S44 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Blade and Engraved Handle (Old Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good/Like New
Overall Length: 26½"
Blade Length: 19¼"
(1 of 4 available)
Hand engraved by the Royal Kami, with hammer and chisel.
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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7) S49 - Medium Himalayan Sword (Dagga/Pinuti)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 21"
Blade Length: 12½"
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Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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10) Q3 - Napoleon Sword (per HI owner, Yangdu)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear/Fair with some rust.
Overall Length: 31¼"
Blade Length: 22½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = L.B.; two suns - both with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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13) Q1 - Yvsa Cherokee Rose Large Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear/Fair
Left tip has 3¾" rough area.
Overall Length: 20"
Blade Length: 12¾"
(1 of 4 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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16) Q5 - Munk Chuck Cleaver (AK Bowie?)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear/Fair
Overall Length: 14¾"
Blade Length: 8"
(1 of 2 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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19) U2 - The Mellennium Special Khukuri in the Gelbu Special Style (Somewhat Rare)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good
Overall Length: 21"
One run of these made, to commemorate the year 2000.
Blade thickness about 1/2 inch, width 2.25 inches, estimated weight two pounds.
Blade marked Millennium 3 in English. Three roses engraved on each side of the blade. "Peace" engraved on one side in English and "Santi" (peace) engraved on the other side in Devanagari.
Blades numbered serially as MS 1, MS 2, etc.
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Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma "Bura",
and his son, Prakash.
All engraving by Bura.
Makers Mark = MS4 (4th khukuri in the run) and additional swirl marks.
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22) H33 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration/rust.
Overall Length: 18½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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25) H36 - Ang Khola with Satisaal Wood Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust spot near hilt.
Overall Length: 18"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; additional marks.
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28) H31 - Bura Dui Chirra with Buffalo Horn Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 18½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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31) H32 - (??) Himalayan Imports Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 17¼"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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2) S42 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Blade and Engraved Handle (Old Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good/Like New
Overall Length: 26½"
Blade Length: 19¼"
(1 of 4 available)
Hand engraved by the Royal Kami, with hammer and chisel.
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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5) S45 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Blade and Engraved Handle (Old Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good/Like New
Overall Length: 26½"
Blade Length: 19¼"
(1 of 4 available)
Hand engraved by the Royal Kami, with hammer and chisel.
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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8) S50 - Medium Himalayan Sword (Dagga/Pinuti)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 20"
Blade Length: 12½"
(1 of 2 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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11) S46 - Yvsa Cherokee Rose Large Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 20¾"
Blade Length: 12½"
(1 of 4 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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14) Q2 - Yvsa Cherokee Rose Large Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with Blade Blemishes
Overall Length: 20¼"
Blade Length: 12½"
(1 of 4 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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17) Q6 - Munk Chuck Cleaver (AK Bowie?)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good blade, with rust at end of handle.
Overall Length: 15¼"
Blade Length: 8"
(1 of 2 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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20) H40 - Kumar Kobra Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with discoloration and rust.
Overall Length: 19½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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23) H38 - WWII Model Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with minor amount of rust.
Overall Length: 15¼"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; additional marks.
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26) H30 - Ang Khola with Buffalo Horn Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with rust.
Overall Length: 18¼"
Nick in the handle.
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; additional marks.
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29) H42 - Bura Dui Chirra with Horn Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 18½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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32) H35 - (??) Himalayan Imports Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration/rust.
Overall Length: 18"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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3) S43 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Blade and Engraved Handle (Old Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good/Like New
Overall Length: 26½"
Blade Length: 19¼"
(1 of 4 available)
Hand engraved by the Royal Kami, with hammer and chisel.
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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6) S48 - Long Himalayan Sword (Espada/Pinuti)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good
Wooden Sheath has some discoloration.
Overall Length: 28½"
Blade Length: 21"
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Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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9) S51 - Medium Himalayan Sword (Dagga/Pinuti)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear/Fair
With Pitting at end of blade and rust on handle.
Overall Length: 20¼"
Blade Length: 13"
(1 of 2 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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12) S47 - Yvsa Cherokee Rose Large Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 20¼"
Blade Length: 12¼"
(1 of 4 available)
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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15) Q4 - AK Bowie with Engraved Handle (Munk Chunk Cleaver?) - Gift for Alan
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good blade, with rust at end of handle.
Overall Length: 15¼"
Blade Length: 8½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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18) Q7 - Munk Chuck Cleaver (AK Bowie?)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good, but considered Wear due to a little rust on blade and rust at end of handle.
Overall Length: 15"
Blade Length: 8"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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21) H37 - Kumar Kobra Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with rust.
Overall Length: 19½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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24) H34 - Ang Khola with Cast Aluminum Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 18"
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Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; additional marks.
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27) H39 - Bura Dui Chirra with Satisaal Wood Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with rust on blade.
MODIFIED with Grip Tape on handle.
Overall Length: 18"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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30) H41 - M-43 Model Khukuri Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with a little rust.
Overall Length: 15½"
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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Maker: Kumar ; second best kami. He still works for Himalayan Imports.
38) H9 - Kerambit
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 9¼"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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41) H8 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 18¾"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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44) H21 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with a bit of pitting.
Overall Length: 19"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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47) H23 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust or discoloration.
Overall Length: 20"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks.
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50) H22 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust.
Overall Length: 20½"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks.
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53) H15 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust on tools.
Overall Length: 15¾"
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Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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56) H7 - WWII Model Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with some rust.
Overall Length: 17¼"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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59) H29 - Chiruwa Ang Khola with Nepali Spotted Deer Horn Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 15¾"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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62) H24 - Chiruwa Ang Khola (CAK)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with a small amount of rust.
Overall Length: 16½"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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39) H10 - Kerambit
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 9¼"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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42) H25 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration and rust on tools.
Overall Length: 19"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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45) H19 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with minimal rust.
Overall Length: 21½"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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48) H16 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust.
Overall Length: 20½"
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Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks.
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51) H4 - Ang Khola with Carved Satisaal Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good with minimal pitting.
Overall Length: 15½"
Carved handle.
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Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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54) H27 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with minimal pitting near spine of blade.
Overall Length: 15½"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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57) H14 - WWII Model Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 18"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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60) H5 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with verdigris.
Overall Length: 16¼"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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63) H28 - Chiruwa Ang Khola (CAK)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair
Overall Length: 20"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks.
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40) H11 - Kerambit
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 9¼"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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43) H20 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 22"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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46) H18 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust.
Overall Length: 22"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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49) H17 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with rust.
Overall Length: 20½"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks.
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52) H12 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 15½"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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55) H26 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with blemishes.
Overall Length: 15¾"
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Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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58) H13 - WWII Model Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear/Fair
Overall Length: 18¼"
Can't get the Chakmak or Karda out of holders in sheath.
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; additional marks.
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61) H6 - Chiruwa Ang Khola (CAK) Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good
Overall Length: 16¼"
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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Maker: Sher Bishwakarma ; third best kami and has been with Himalayan Imports for a long time.
33) V1 - Kumar Karda Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Very Good
Overall Length: 10¼"
Blade Length: 5"
Maker: Sher Bishwakarma (rising sun mark)
Makers Mark = rising sun; S.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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36) H3 - Gelbu Special Khukuri (designed by Yangdu's brother)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good with small chip in handle.
Overall Length: 13¼"
Maker: Sher Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = rising sun mark; S.B.; additional marks.
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34) S52 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Handle (Current Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust.
Overall Length: 27¾"
Blade Length: 20¼"
Carved handle.
Maker: Sher Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = rising sun mark; S.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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37) H2 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good with minimal rust.
Overall Length: 17¼"
Maker: Sher Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = rising sun mark; writing; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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35) H1 - Chitlangi with Satisaal (Rosewood) Handle Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with a small amount of rust.
Overall Length: 21½"
Maker: Sher Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = rising sun mark; S.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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Maker: Rajesh Rasaili ; highly collectible in past.
64) H46 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration/ minor rust. Rust on tools.
Overall Length: 15½"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; additional marks.
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67) H48 - Gelbu Special Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with pitting and discoloration.
Overall Length: 21¼"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; additional marks.
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70) H43 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration. Rust on tool.
Overall Length: 15½"
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Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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73) H50 - M-43 Model Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with discoloration.
Overall Length: 17¼"
Nicks in handle.
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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65) H52 - Sirupate
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust on tools.
Overall Length: 20¼"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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68) H53 - Sirupate Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with discoloration.
Overall Length: 20½"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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71) H44 - Chiruwa Ang Khola (CAK) Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with small amount of discoloration.
Overall Length: 16¼"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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74) H45 - Ang Khola with White Brass Bolster (Nickle Silver) Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with rust/discoloration. Rust on tools. Rust at bottom of handle.
Overall Length: 21½"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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66) H51 - Gelbu Special Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration.
Overall Length: 21¼"
Spot near tip of blade.
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; additional marks.
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69) H49 - Ang Khola Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with discoloration.
Overall Length: 15¼"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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72) H47 - Chiruwa Ang Khola (CAK) Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with some rust spots and discoloration.
Overall Length: 16½"
Maker: Rajesh Rasaili
Makers Mark = clockwise sun symbol; R.R.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
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Maker: Durba and Dil Bishwakarma ; Durba has since left Himalayan Imports; Dil Bishwakarma has been with Himalayan Imports for a long time.
75) V2 - Hunting Knife R3, from the 'R' Series
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair
Overall Length: 7½"
Blade Length: 2¾"
Maker: Dil Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = some kind of flower; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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76) U5 - Chiruwa Ang Khola (CAK) Khukuri (Older Version)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with nick out of handle.
Overall Length: 16"
Maker: Durba [due to the age of the collection]
Makers Mark = two pointed mountains or sails; additional marks.
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Maker: Himalayan Imports Unknown Makers ; these three have been confirmed as Himalayan Imports items.
77) U7 - Kagas Katne (Paper Knife) Letter Opener
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair/Good
Overall Length: 6¼"
by Himalayan Imports
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78) U6 - File Khukuri (Reti Knife)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
MODIFIED Handle: has grip tape.
Overall Length: 18¼"
Made from shop files.
by Himalayan Imports
Makers Mark = swirl marks.
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79) U3 - British Army Service Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with minimal rust.
Overall Length: 16¼"
by: Himalayan Imports
Makers Mark = swirl marks.
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