Hi Formites! ive gone through and read all the stuff on this site on Khurkris.
they said nothing about where to buy a good quaility new one. any ideas? or opinions? hands on reviews?

thanks All!


TS

Check out http://www.himalayan-imports.com/

http://www.khukurihouseonline.com/

See the link above. The prices are very low, so in retrospect I'm not sure how much there is left to be passed on to the workers, but I got a 15" blade Sirupate off them a while back and it is very strong, sharp, tight etc.. (I've used it for hedging and so on). They will alter their standard designs for you (I got one with a slightly straighter back - maybe 10 or 15 degrees less 'kink'). Finish is not up to Albion standards, but I thought it very good for the price. The sharpener and by-knife that come with the scabbard are not very impressive, but since I wasn't after them anyway, that wasn't a problem for me. Scabbard itself was plain but good. Production and delivery were on-time and trouble free. Overall, it must be the best value edged thing I've ever bought.
Geoff

Himalayan Imports, without a doubt.

Superb craftsmanship, a wide variety of sizes and styles, plus an unbeatable guarantee.
I have a dui chirra (double fullered) chitlangi that I just adore.

Another vote for HI here. Great folks to deal with.

There is always Patrick Barta at TEMPL if you are very patient and have some 700 EUROs to spend. Check it out at "
http://www.templ.net/english/weapons-unclassified.php

Thanks guys!!! i'll check them out.. i like HI but there prices are so cheap, am i getting quailty???


any one have one? are they tight? good steel!! im one the verge of buying one. give me that extra push!!


TS

Hey Trent,

John Cooksey has one, and this is what he thinks of HI...

John Cooksey wrote:

Himalayan Imports, without a doubt. Superb craftsmanship, a wide variety of sizes and styles, plus an unbeatable guarantee. I have a dui chirra (double fullered) chitlangi that I just adore.

Their stuff does look pretty darn impressive. There's your push :D

I add to the chorus praising Himalayan Imports. I bought a Sirupati second hand and it is an awesome deal for the money. Fittings are tight, blade is thick and robust. Got one with buffalo horn handle and it's beautiful.

I also like that it's individually crafted and no two are exactly alike.

As another note someone has 4 used ones up on the Bladeforums.com classifieds right now...