KHHI Kamis - The Makers

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KAMIS (BlackSmiths); The Born-Makers of Khukuri
Bladesmith at its pinnacle...

KHHI has always led the way and this is yet another outstanding way to show how we do simple but special thing that really matters. KHHI enhances its production system by introducing a new concept of giving a face to a product by introducing its maker. With this new initiative, each khukuri will be shipped along with its maker's bio-data with his signature and thumb print so that the buyer can know about the maker of the knife which he ordered. He can get an up-close glimpse of the maker and perhaps share a special bond with the knife and its maker in the process. The buyer can admire at his knife and appreciate its maker for all his hard work, skill, time and sweat. Please note that the maker's initial is either engraved in blade (near peak) or in handle (on rivet).

Benefits of introducing the maker are:

• Since the maker's name is on the line he will work harder to deliver better as a result quality gets higher
• Buyer will know who made his knife and can pick the same maker to make all his knives (Favorite Maker)
• The buyer, the knife and the maker may develop a special bond and get emotionally attached
• The maker can be tracked should there be something wrong/weakness in the knife, even at later stages
• Buying gets interesting for buyer and maker gets motivated to making as the whole process of acquiring a knife from an unknown source has a face and identity to it
• Donating becomes direct and easy

FULL NAME: AJAY MAGAR (LAURE)
SPECIALIZATION: SPECIAL, MODERN, and CUSTOM 
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: EARLY 2008 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: May 2012 A.D
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Alphabet "A"
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 50-60 pcs

D.O.B: 24TH FEB 1988
P. ADDRESS: MULPANI, WARD NO 2, DHADING, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 5
MARITAL STATUS: UNMARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: GRADE 8

FULL NAME: BIKASH PARIYAR
SPECIALIZATION: LEATHER WORKS / SHEATHS
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 2000 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: 2011 A.D
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 150 TO 180 pcs

D.O.B : 25TH SEPT 1987 A.D
P. ADDRESS : SANGA,WARD NO 4,BHAKTAPUR,NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 4
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: GRADE 5

FULL NAME : BHAKTA BDR BISWAKARMA
SPECIALIZATION: MILITARY, TRADITIONAL, and CUSTOM
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 1990 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: DAY 1 (24th Feb 2008)
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Numeric "4"
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 35 to 40 pcs

D.O.B: 12TH DEC 1975 A.D
P. ADDRESS: DHARAN, WARD NO 16, SUNSARI, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 3
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: SLC PASSED

FULL NAME : CHAKRA BAHADUR BISWAKARMA
SPECIALIZATION: TRADITIONAL, CLASSIC, and PRIMITIVE
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 1983 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAY 2013
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Alphabet "C"
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 30 to 35 pcs

D.O.B: 17th APRIL 1970
P. ADDRESS : TAKSAR BAZAR, BHOJPURE, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 6
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: GRADE 2

FULL NAME: CHANDRA BAHADUR DARNAL
SPECIALIZATION: TRADITIONAL, ARMY and SPECIAL
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: FEB 2005 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: JUNE 2013 A.D
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Alphabet "Z"
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 35-50 pcs

D.O.B: 24TH FEB 1985
P. ADDRESS: BICH GHOPA, DHARAN 17, SUNSARI, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 5
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: 10+2 PASSED

FULL NAME : MANGALDHAN BISWAKARMA
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 1996 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MARCH 2012 AD
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Alphabet "M"
SPECIALIZATION: ALL TYPES and OTHER EDGED knives/weapon
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 50 to 60 pcs

D.O.B: 24TH NOVEMBER 1976
P. ADDRESS: KHARMI, WARD NO 3, KHOTANG, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 8
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: SLC PASSED

FULL NAME : BIR BAHADUR BK
SPECIALIZATION: Specialist of PRIMITIVE, ALL TYPES Panawal & Parowal (traditional)
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 1988 AD
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAY 2017
KHHI ID / MAKERS MARK: Alphabet "B"
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 30 to 40 pcs

D.O.B : 1st March 1969
P. ADDRESS: Daharan 11- Sunsari, Nepal
FAMILY MEMBER: 4
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: Grade 5

Full Name: Rakhu Dev Bishwakarma (Raxu BK)
Specialization: TRADITIONAL, ARMY, and CHIRRA-WAL
Working as a craftsman Since 1998AD
Working at KHHI: 25th Dec 2017
Quantity per month: 50-70
KHHI ID/MAKERS MARK: Alphabet "X"

D.O.B: 10th June 1980
Permanent Address: Bhojpur, Khawa
Family Members: 4
Marital Status: Married

Full Name: Naresh Rasaily
SPECIALIZATION: Final Finishing and Repairing
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 2002
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAR 2018

D.O.B: 12th Mar 1988
P. ADDRESS: Railway Chowk, Dharan
FAMILY MEMBER: 4
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: GRADE 5

Full Name: ARJUN BARAILY
SPECIALIZATION: ALL TYPES from REGULAR to CUSTOM TO EXCLUSIVE
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: mid-2007
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: FEB 2008
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 40-50 PCS
KHHI ID / MAKER’S MARK: Alphabet “N”

D.O.B: 4TH NOV 1990
PERMANENT ADDRESS: DHARAN-11, SUNSARI, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 5
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: GRADE 10

Full Name: Santosh Rasaily
SPECIALIZATION : TRADITIONAL, CHIRRA-WAL, MODERN and SPECIAL (all rounder)
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: 2005
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAY 2018
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK : Alphabet "H"
QUANTITY PER MONTH : 35-40 KNIVES

D.O.B : March 3rd Dec 1990
P. ADDRESS : Railway Chowk, Dharan
FAMILY MEMBER : 5
MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 5

It is our great pleasure to say that Khukuri House Handicraft Industry not only indulges in commercial activities but also does social welfare services for its makers; a noble cause to help kamis in need
 

“Support Our Kamis” is a program that we have undertaken to uplifting the living standard of the Kamis (Blacksmiths). It aims to provide them with the basic needs that they have no or limited access to. However it is an enormous task and KHHI alone cannot support the Kamis and work for the betterment of their status. Hence by working hand in hand and combining our efforts we can make a difference in providing them a chance for a better and prosperous future.

Kamis (Blacksmith) are a minority community of Nepal. They are often neglected and ostracized by Nepalese society because they are considered to be among the so-called lower castes. Despite their friendly behavior and artistic skills, they have been victims for generations because of traditional myths, blind faith and social stigma. They certainly do not deserve this kind of treatment. They also have right and freedom to live their lives to the fullest like any citizen of the country. The future generations of Kamis must have an opportunity to reach out beyond their world, make a decent living and most importantly get much respect for what they do. Otherwise it is our belief that there would be no makers, no khukuri and soon our beloved khukuri would get lost amidst time, negligence and business. We therefore seek for your support and understanding in this endeavor. Let us unite and fight to remove the barriers and hardships that the Kamis have been enduring and give them a chance to better their lives. You can make a very great difference in helping to change their lives.

KHHI also promises that any fund or donation WILL NOT BE MISUSED. All the money collected in a month will be invested in the “Support Our Kamis” fund and spent for their benefit.  We look forward to your support in this significant effort that we have started. Together, we can and will make a difference.
 

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