Greneng

kronckew · 21st November 2007, 07:03 AM

i also belong to the himalayan imports forum, where the cho/kaudi debate comes up frequently. a recent thread-> Linky

the conclusion is normally 'no one knows why they have one, or why other nepali weapons do not, they just do'.

they are now a religious and traditional inclusion on the kukuhri's such that it is not considered a kukuhri if it does not have one. the kami's normally bless the new kukhri's in a mass ceremony involving sacrifice, so they are serious.

kukuhri cho/kaudi also come in a closed style rather than the more common notch:
examples:

so, the blood dripper/blade catcher theory falls a bit flat with those variants.

rasdan · 21st November 2007, 01:17 PM

Just for fun, here's some results of direct "translation" of one language (or perhaps culture; in our case) to another.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8gnLAvA3rM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCRl5vlMk1I

A. G. Maisey · 21st November 2007, 08:42 PM

Regarding the notch in a khukri blade.

What I might know about khuks could be written on the head of a pin, however, I do have a good friend who lives in Canada, and who, for the last 20 years or so, has been married to the daughter of a Nepalese Brahmin, who lives with them. Father in law was a professor of cultural studies at an Indian university, and my friend is a long-time student of the khukri, weapons culture in general, and Nepalese weaponry in particular. He is an intelligent man whose work involves logical investigation at a university level. He does not, to the best of my knowledge involve himself in internet forums and when I have raised this question with him he has indicated in a very forceful manner that he has no wish to use his time in this manner.

I asked him for his take on the notch in the blade of khuks. Here is his response:-

not one reason but a few.

the principle reason , which could be carved on stone,I was told by a nepalese of experience, not just a figured out theory, is to control blood flow, when chopping up people.

blood on the edge will flow along the edge to the notch then drips off the notch to the ground rather than running over the handle..

I tried it though with milk not blood and it works pretty well..

As well it forms a lock, when in scabbard bladedown and the notch helps lock it.,.

as well many people have told me it represents Mt kailas in tibet, where shiva is said to rest, so its religous symbol i.e. could be prayed to.

A. G. Maisey · 21st November 2007, 08:52 PM

Timely Brother Rasdan, and funny,

Djchengkis Khan is the most hilarious thing I've seen in six months or more.

Thank you.

rasdan · 22nd November 2007, 12:33 AM

You are most welcome Alan..

Rick · 22nd November 2007, 03:01 AM

Now it's stuck in my head ..........

A. G. Maisey · 22nd November 2007, 03:05 AM

I was too busy falling off my chair laughing to notice the melody.

JING!!!!

BluErf · 22nd March 2011, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasdan

Just for fun, here's some results of direct "translation" of one language (or perhaps culture; in our case) to another.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8gnLAvA3rM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCRl5vlMk1I

Ahahaha, never had such a belly-splitting laugh in a long time.

21st November 2007, 07:03 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	i also belong to the himalayan imports forum, where the cho/kaudi debate comes up frequently. a recent thread-> Linky the conclusion is normally 'no one knows why they have one, or why other nepali weapons do not, they just do'. they are now a religious and traditional inclusion on the kukuhri's such that it is not considered a kukuhri if it does not have one. the kami's normally bless the new kukhri's in a mass ceremony involving sacrifice, so they are serious. kukuhri cho/kaudi also come in a closed style rather than the more common notch: examples: so, the blood dripper/blade catcher theory falls a bit flat with those variants.

21st November 2007, 01:17 PM	#2
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Just for fun, here's some results of direct "translation" of one language (or perhaps culture; in our case) to another. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8gnLAvA3rM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCRl5vlMk1I

21st November 2007, 08:42 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	Regarding the notch in a khukri blade. What I might know about khuks could be written on the head of a pin, however, I do have a good friend who lives in Canada, and who, for the last 20 years or so, has been married to the daughter of a Nepalese Brahmin, who lives with them. Father in law was a professor of cultural studies at an Indian university, and my friend is a long-time student of the khukri, weapons culture in general, and Nepalese weaponry in particular. He is an intelligent man whose work involves logical investigation at a university level. He does not, to the best of my knowledge involve himself in internet forums and when I have raised this question with him he has indicated in a very forceful manner that he has no wish to use his time in this manner. I asked him for his take on the notch in the blade of khuks. Here is his response:- not one reason but a few. the principle reason , which could be carved on stone,I was told by a nepalese of experience, not just a figured out theory, is to control blood flow, when chopping up people. blood on the edge will flow along the edge to the notch then drips off the notch to the ground rather than running over the handle.. I tried it though with milk not blood and it works pretty well.. As well it forms a lock, when in scabbard bladedown and the notch helps lock it.,. as well many people have told me it represents Mt kailas in tibet, where shiva is said to rest, so its religous symbol i.e. could be prayed to.

21st November 2007, 08:52 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	Timely Brother Rasdan, and funny, Djchengkis Khan is the most hilarious thing I've seen in six months or more. Thank you.

22nd November 2007, 12:33 AM	#5
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	You are most welcome Alan..

22nd November 2007, 03:01 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Now it's stuck in my head ..........

22nd November 2007, 03:05 AM	#7
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	I was too busy falling off my chair laughing to notice the melody. JING!!!!