I NEED THIS, calling all yanks!

[Big_T_UK]

I knew I should not have moved next door to you!

[whisky77]

Nice one.

Never seen that presentation anywhere before, really nice.

[Big_T_UK]

I am just dubious about the quality of the knife. I know a good combat/survival/tactical (whatever euphemism for “good” you care to use) when I handle one and I have no details on this knife. The deal is still cheap assuming the cigars are not shocking. I guess I want the case most of all, silly sod I know.

[rokkitsci]

I want want want........

http://www.coronacigar.com/products/gurkha-special-ops-humidor-cigars-knife-combo.html

Not a problem, Trev. In fact, why don't you put together that cutter order you've been considering and I can consolidate it all into a nice, neat bundle for you. PM me if you're interested.

[bambini]

I don't get it. What do cigars have to do with a knife? It's like making a humidor that's also a microwave: interesting but pointless

[Lilyboo]

I don't get it. What do cigars have to do with a knife? It's like making a humidor that's also a microwave: interesting but pointless

The answer is in this thread. It is a gimmick, a marketing ploy. Something that Gurkha are pretty good at. The idea alone has generated a lot of interest and as a result people will want to buy it.

I guess the marketing guys think that the potential customers are mostly male and they know that males love knifes and special forces and that most males secretly dream of being a special forces operative so will buy this set to try and be close to that.

It is purely an advertising feature that does seem to be working.

[bambini]

It is purely an advertising feature that does seem to be working.

Well it's certainly got us talking about their products.

Most men also want to be a jedi - any chance of a light sabre cutter?

[MarkSDMF]

Most men also want to be a jedi - any chance of a light sabre cutter?

How awesome would this be though, truly awesome !

[Lee Nub]

Someone please develop one lol, for the love of god. Come on George, your a rocket scientist, make us a prototype

[Mo_Robusto]

I don't get it. What do cigars have to do with a knife? It's like making a humidor that's also a microwave: interesting but pointless

Just in case your in the jungle and a alien is hunting you bambini....

[rokkitsci]

No, no, no!

One needs historical perspective to understand. Ago, we orchestrated a shipment of Cuban Crafters cigar cutters of various design which was so successful that it then generated further interest. Big T and I have been loosely collaborating on the idea of putting together another order. Thus, when I read he was desirous of the Gurkha thingie, I thought p'raps we could just roll the whole thing into a combined packet. The cutter, being a form of knife, albeit designed for beheading stogies (or performing amateur circumcisions), then plays perfectly with stogies.

hth.

I don't get it. What do cigars have to do with a knife? It's like making a humidor that's also a microwave: interesting but pointless

[Big_T_UK]

Okay, some perspective....

The Ghurka's are a bunch of fuzzy-wuzzys that once belonged to the Empire, I am not sure from exactly where but they all look the same to me. We used these insane, hard as heat treated nails guys as cannon fodder, allowing the fine English officer to continue to drink G&T in the mid-day sun. The Ghurka soldiers carried a unique weapon, the Kukri knife. This is a particularly odd and mean implement but has an interesting history. A true Kukri knife can be made from only one thing, the springs from a Mercedes truck. The Ghurka guys salvaged these springs and fashioned these nasty knives.

The image of Kukri has become synonymous with the Ghurka troops as strongly as the Fairbairn-Sykes dagger has with the SAS.

The knife/Ghurka relationship must be the reason for the inclusion of the knife. I am aware, however, that the knife in the humidor is not a Kukri, but still looks interesting. I do not know who made it or from what grade of steel, that is my main concern. I have a wide selection of fine knives and once you have handled something like a Chris Reeve knife, a shoddy blade stands out a mile.

Twenty cigars, a travel humi and a good knife seems to good to be true for $150.

Thanks George, Jimmeh is here and we are about to make use of you......

[El Catador]

A true Kukri knife can be made from only one thing, the springs from a Mercedes truck. The Ghurka guys salvaged these springs and fashioned these nasty knives.

Ahh, the Kukri. . .

To nick someone elses line:

"Not as clumsy or random as a blaster; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age."

The only drawback? Tradition dictates that every-time you withdraw the blade from its sheath, it must 'taste blood' - make sure you've got plenty of sticking plasters!



(or, for a translation: 'Band-aids' - for the hairy barbarians)

[Lee Nub]

Don't know if its relevant, but they do state the Knife is worth over 300 dollars, I've no idea if that's a good price for one or not

[bambini]

I have a wide selection of fine knives and once you have handled something like a Chris Reeve knife, a shoddy blade stands out a mile

oooooook...I'll remember to stay on your good side