Well Done that Man!

[Sukerkin]

http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100

There is nothing quite like the self-effacing modesty of a Gurkha who has just done what the rest of us mortals would consider to be an action of incredible courage :sensei rei:.

 

[Steve]

Damn. Great story.

 

[Big Don]

Another bad *** Ghurkha story?
Are there any other kinds of Ghurkha stories? I haven't seen them...

 

[seasoned]

This did the trick for sure........... Great story.

 

[Makalakumu]

That is what I call protecting liberty. Well done!

 

[Big Don]

This did the trick for sure........... Great story.

Question: What purpose does the cutout portion near the hilt serve?

 

[jks9199]

There are a couple of explanations offered for the cutout. One is that it's a religious symbol (if you look at a large number of kukri, you'll see differences in the design). Others say that it helps prevent blood from running down the blade onto the hilt. Another claims use of it to break swords. Take that one for what it's worth... Lots of information is available at Khukuri House.

 

[Big Don]

Thank you

 

[oftheherd1]

Good man, good soldier! Nothing more need be said, other than we can use as many like him as we can get.

 

[arnisador]

Excellent!

 

[Mauthos]

Awesome story! I have had the privilidge in my military days to have worked alongside Ghurka's and I have to say that they are the nicest and most polite men I have ever met. An honour to have seen them at work as it were, much more professional and down to earth than some Paras I have also worked with.