Sidearms & Scatterguns So here is a potential good deed... Buy Yourself a Christmas Kukri!

theLBC said:

in today's world of disposable consumer items (i hate it), it so cool to find out about products that are made by hand and that you can give and expect to be heirloom sort of possessions instead of tossed away or sold for a couple bucks at a yard sale.

of course it comes at a cost, but i am happy to pay and even happier if i can pass on some respect for craftsmanship to my nephew.

just for shits i googles chinese kukri knives. 15 bucks.

China Made CN210984 Gurkha Service Kukri

China made cn210984 gurkha service kukri. Includes one 12 overall kukri with 7 3/4 stainless blade. Black grooved composition handle with carved pommel end cap of lion's head. Black composition sheath with carved stainless chape and plain throat. Also includes a black composition belt frog.

www.weapons-universe.com

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crackerbrown said:

Took a while but it finally came in today. Couldn’t be happier, amazed at how well balanced it is.

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sirhrmechanic said:

So over the past 5 years, the UK Government has decimated the Gurkha Regiments. They are down to 1 from, I think, 5. This is a massive hit to the men of Nepal. But also to their traditional Kukri makers.

A real Kukri is less than $100 delivered....

This helps folks eat. It preserves a craft. And the knives are gorgeous. See it done.



Now think about getting yourself a cool stocking stuffer. A great all around knife. And an amazing piece of history.

British Gurkhas Standard Official Issue Khukuri (kukri knife) collection

Official standard British Gurkha Army issue BSI khukuris (kukri knives) issued for parade/duty, training/exercise, battle/war/conflict to new recruits. A must buy for Gurkha Kukri fan OR vivid collector. Know the importance, variation, development of each Gurkha knife.

www.thekhukurihouse.com

Not affiliated with this company. Getting nothing. But I have one that I ordered several years ago and they were outstanding. And I think the Gurkhas are amazing, lethal warriors whose traditions are inspirational. Maybe someday, the weenie UK will realize how much these warriors matter. But until then, they are going to be adrift. And for what a few boxes of ammo cost, you can have a piece of history and maybe help keep a factory running.

Send a Merry Christmas to some hard workers!

Sirhr

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