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10-10-2015, 09:27 AM #11Fatty Boom Boom
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Whoa, the manly version of pom pom girls.
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CUTS LANE WOOL HAIR LIKE A Saus-AGE!
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10-11-2015, 07:23 AM #12May your bone always be well buried
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Better than my small collection Bongo.
I actually have four, but only have a picture of these three.
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10-11-2015, 07:46 AM #13Senior Member
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Gorgeous Bongo....simply gorgeous! I am jealous and in awe!
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10-11-2015, 12:25 PM #14Senior Member
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Those are great Mick, perfect for camping and backpacking. Originally Posted by MickR
Better than my small collection Bongo.
I actually have four, but only have a picture of these three.
Mick
Better than a hatchet for woodcutting, butchering small game and
introducing young ones to woodcraft/camp chores.
Is that top blade a BSI ?WW243 likes this.http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/18504-welcome-workshop-how-do-i-where-do-i-what-do-i-answers-here.html
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10-12-2015, 10:13 AM #15May your bone always be well buried
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Originally Posted by bongo
The top one is the same model that was used in WWI and II by the Gurkha. The middle one is the standard military dress issue for todays Gurkha. The bottom one is just what you'd find used in many households in Nepal. The one not pictured is similar to, but just a cheap copy of the top one pictured. Cheap or not though, it is still a fearsome hacking tool.
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10-13-2015, 03:00 AM #16Senior Member
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John, is that the Windlass kukri ? Originally Posted by Hirlau
http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/18504-welcome-workshop-how-do-i-where-do-i-what-do-i-answers-here.html
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10-13-2015, 03:15 AM #17Senior Member
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Here is a good intro to the evolution of the kukri....it's very recent too, which is a plus.
LINK: Kukri-An Evolution in PicturesMickR likes this.http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/18504-welcome-workshop-how-do-i-where-do-i-what-do-i-answers-here.html
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It says Windlass on the left side of the blade near the handle, but you need a 5x manifier to see it. Originally Posted by bongo
I don't know what Windlass even means,,
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10-13-2015, 03:58 AM #19Senior Member
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My Friend, I can only direct you to this, it was written by a friend who is possibly Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER
the most knowledgeable western person on the subject.
LINK: http://www.torablades.com/accessibil...ory%5B1%5D.pdfLast edited by bongo; 10-13-2015 at 04:13 AM.
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10-13-2015, 04:04 AM #20Senior Member
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Gorgeous blades, too bad they all have a frown near heel.
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