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Berkley · 10th April 2005, 03:27 PM

Rod,
I have read that "The Sirupate is based on the siru leaf found in Eastern Nepal." I have been unable to locate any reference to the siru plant. Do you have any idea what sort of bush, tree, etc. it is, or where I might look for pictures or decriptions? Thanks,
Berk

BTW, I completely agree with your description of Derek's sirupate as "a nice pick up". Unlike the usual wood scabbard (which seems to be the product of necessity and poverty where leather is scarce or expensive), the choice of wood here seems to be for the purpose of showing off the woodcarver's skill in matching the level of craftsmanship shown by the knife itself.

10th April 2005, 03:27 PM	#5
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Question about Nepalese flora & kukri nomenclature Rod, I have read that "The Sirupate is based on the siru leaf found in Eastern Nepal." I have been unable to locate any reference to the siru plant. Do you have any idea what sort of bush, tree, etc. it is, or where I might look for pictures or decriptions? Thanks, Berk BTW, I completely agree with your description of Derek's sirupate as "a nice pick up". Unlike the usual wood scabbard (which seems to be the product of necessity and poverty where leather is scarce or expensive), the choice of wood here seems to be for the purpose of showing off the woodcarver's skill in matching the level of craftsmanship shown by the knife itself.