KHHI Kamis - The Makers

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KAMIS (BlackSmiths); The Born-Makers of Gurkha 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)
D.O.B : 24TH FED 1988
P. ADDRESS : MULPANI, WARD NO 2, DHADING, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 5
MARITAL STATUS : UMARRIED
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 : about 100
SPECIALIZATION : MINI REGULAR and SPECIAL VERSIONS & ACCOMPANYING KNIVES and TOOLS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 8

FULL NAME : PARSHURAM MANRATHI
D.O.B : 24th APRIL 1993
P. ADDRESS : GOWANE, BHOJPUR, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 7
MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : 2009 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE : MAY 2017
SPECIALIZATION : LEATHER WORKS (sheaths)
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 110 to 125 pcs
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 4

FULL NAME : BIKASH PARIYAR
D.O.B : 25TH SEPT 1987 A.D
P. ADDRESS : SANGA,WARD NO 4,BHAKTAPUR,NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 4 MEMBERS
MARITIAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : YEAR 2000 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE : YEAR 2011 A.D
SPECIALIZATION : LEATHER WORKS / SHEATHS
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 150 TO 180 pcs
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 5

FULL NAME : BHAKTA BDR BISWAKARMA
D.O.B : 12TH DEC 1975 A.D
P. ADDRESS : DHARAN,WARD NO 16, SUNSARI, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 3 MEMBERS
MARITIAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : YEAR 1995 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE : DAY 1 (24th Feb 2008)
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Numeric "4"
SPECIALISATION : MODERN and SPECIAL KHUKURIS and KNIVES
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 35 to 40 pcs
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : SLC PASSED

FULL NAME : CHAKRA BAHADUR BISWAKARMA
D.O.B : 17th APRIL 1970
P. ADDRESS : TAKSAR BAZAR, BHOJPURE, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 6
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : 1978 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAY 2013
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Alphabet "C"
SPECIALIZATION : TRADITIONAL and CLASSIC VERSIONS
QUANTITY PER MONTH : 30 to 35 pcs
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 2

FULL NAME: CHANDRA BAHADUR DARNAL
D.O.B : 24TH FEB 1985
P. ADDRESS : BICH GHOPA, DHARAN 17, SUNSARI, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 5 MEMBERS
MARITIAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: FEB 2005 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE : JUNE 2013 A.D
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK : Alphabet "Z"
SPECIALIZATION : TRADITIONAL & SPECIAL KHUKURIS (ALL ROUNDER)
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 50 to 70
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: 10+2 PASSED

FULL NAME : MANGALDHAN BISWAKARMA
D.O.B : 24TH NOVEMBER 1976
P. ADDRESS : KHARMI,WARD NO 3,KHOTANG,NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER : 8 MEMBERS
MARITIAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : YEAR 1996 A.D
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE : MARCH 2012 AD
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK: Alphabet "M"
SPECIALIZATION : TRADITIONAL PAROWAL and PANAWAL VERSION
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 30 to 35 pcs
ACEDEMIC QUALIFICATIONS : SLC PASSED

FULL NAME : BIR BAHADUR BK
D.O.B : 1st March 1969
P. ADDRESS : Daharan 11- Sunsari, Nepal
FAMILY MEMBER : 4
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : YEAR 1988 AD
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAY 2017
KHHI ID / MAKERS MARK: Alphabet "B"
SPECIALIZATION: Specialist of PRIMITIVE, Panawal & Parowal Versions
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 20 to 25 pcs
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : Grade 5

FULL NAME : AGAM BDR BARAILI
D.O.B : Nov 25th 1961
P. ADDRESS : BAKHRI CHOWK, BIRATNAGAR 16
FAMILY MEMBER : 6 MEMBERS
MARITIAL STATUS: MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMEN : APPRENTICE
WORKING AT KHHI: AUG 2017
KHHI ID/MAKERS MARK: : N/A
SPECIALISATION: ACCOMPANYING & BACK UP KNIVES
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 50-70 PAIRS
ACEDEMIC QUALIFICATIONS : GRADE 3

Full Name: Ramkumar Biswakarma
D.O.B: 24th January 1984
Permanent Address: Sunsari-03, Morang
Family Members: 4
Marital Status: Married
Working as a craftsman Since: 1997AD
Working at KHHI: 25th Dec 2017
KHHI ID/MAKERS MARK: Numeric "1"
Specialization: Machining & Finishing and Modern khukuris
Quantity per month: 50-55
Academic Qualification: Grade 7

Full Name: Rakhu Dev Bishwakarma (Raxu B.K)
D.O.B: 10th June 1980
Permanent Address: Bhojpur, Khawa
Family Members: 4
Marital Status: Married
Working as a craftsman Since: 1998AD
Working at KHHI: 25th Dec 2017
Specialization: TRADITIONAL PAROWAL and PANAWAL VERSION
KHHI ID/MAKERS MARK: Alphabet "X"

Full Name: Naresh Rasaily
D.O.B : 12th Mar 1988
P. ADDRESS : Railway Chowk, Dharan
FAMILY MEMBER : 4
MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : 2002
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAR 2018
SPECIALIZATION : Final Finishing
QUANTITY PER MONTH : 80-100 KNIVES
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 5
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK : N/A

Full Name: ARJUN BARAILY
D.O.B: 4TH NOV 1990
PERMANENT ADDRESS: DHARAN-11, SUNSARI, NEPAL
FAMILY MEMBER: 8
MARITAL STATUS: UNMARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE: mid 2007
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: FEB 2008
SPECIALIZATION: PANAWAL, SPECIAL, LARGE VERSIONS
QUANTITY PER MONTH: 35-40 PCS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: GRADE 10
KHHI ID / MAKER’S MARK : Alphabet “N”

Full Name: Santosh Rasaily
D.O.B : March 3rd Dec 1990
P. ADDRESS : Railway Chowk, Dharan
FAMILY MEMBER : 5
MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED
WORKING AS CRAFTSMAN SINCE : 2005
WORKING AT KHHI SINCE: MAY 2018
SPECIALIZATION : PANAWAL & MODERN VERSIONS
QUANTITY PER MONTH : 35-40 KNIVES
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : GRADE 5
KHHI ID / MAKER'S MARK : Alphabet "H"

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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