In my youth I only carried two large knives for camping, a Kukri and a Kabar. The Kabar usually remained in its Navy scabbard, because the Kukri was used for everything from wood-splitting, sparking a ferro rod, building camp, and food prep. I have nothing but respect for its design and the craftmen who continue to produce them.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your information.
@goodboi49392 жыл бұрын
Fr I can watch these guys craft traditional blades all day. They keep an ancient skill alive
@devilgamingff8566 Жыл бұрын
Online order da sakta
@556Justice4 жыл бұрын
I used to fly C-17 Globemasters, for the U.S. Air Force. On one of my trips, to Nepal, back in 2004, your guys met us at our plane and I bought twenty of your knives, These are THE BEST Khukuri knives I have ever had....bar none! One of them I use for debarking trees for woodworking, since I don't have a draw knife. Another I use for hunting, skinning, cleaning and butchering wild game! Neither of the knives ever loses their edges! Grade "A" craftsmanship! If ever I'm back in Nepal, I will buy more! Thanks guys and keep up the great work!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
M4 Justice thank u very much and much appreciated sir. Hope to see you again.
@@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse Dear team, my regards to your blacksmith artisans. This us not only a work.of art, but it's a tool that can be used for all sorts of work around the house. I am interested to purchase one of these, what is the lenght of the kukri shown being sharpened/given it's sheath? 12 inch blade? Thanks, Suthahar Malaysia
@Killbilly31 Жыл бұрын
I just forged one of these myself after watching this guy do it. I'm just a hobbyist maker, but this one was an awesome experience. I've been watching this over and over throughout the years and just had to try. Thanks for posting this and keeping it up.
@J-B8763 жыл бұрын
That’s an amazing craftsman. AND he’s got great friends. Nobody in my life would I trust that close to my hands and feet with sledge hammers. Wife especially. Great video!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Well said! Thank you!!
@KJV71549 ай бұрын
I'm telling your wife what you said
@williamhoward8319 Жыл бұрын
i believe the kukri is the most beautiful blade made
@markharrisllb4 жыл бұрын
Normally these days I prefer videos without music but it fitted in really well with this one. I bet this blacksmith has forgotten more than I'll ever know taking it up as a hobby later in life. I hope the younger men are the 'smit's sons to carry on his trade. Wonderful.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Mark Harris thank u very much for your comment. Much appreciated.
@tmmaya57372 жыл бұрын
नम्बर पनि हालीदिनुना सर
@aarontengberg4 жыл бұрын
An authentic kukri from a leaf spring using an angle grinder, a power drill, and a bench grinder. Nice.
@umeshtamang23144 жыл бұрын
Its easy and cheap to find leaf spring, if you are Nepalese then you can get khukuri in just 20 to 30 dollars from the blacksmith and its all made from little technology lol.
@TheADDFiles-yk4dc3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about the teapot for quenching. So very cool.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@abcdefghi230210 ай бұрын
It's not authentic only if it is made from stone by some tribal naked man
@lenblacksmith85594 жыл бұрын
Love it, those blacksmiths are so talented with so little equipment. I take my hat off to them they're real masters.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
thank you sir.
@Wildwestwrangler4 жыл бұрын
You should see some of the parang videos some of those guys literally don't even have access to power
@lenblacksmith85594 жыл бұрын
@@Wildwestwrangler Ok will try and find them.
@sushilabhattarai59144 жыл бұрын
Oqopaoi
@sushilabhattarai59144 жыл бұрын
@@Wildwestwrangler a
@johnboyd71584 жыл бұрын
Even though I am retired, I still use my 10" Kukri and keep it sharp. Amazing tool/ weapon.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@codycuppes6954 Жыл бұрын
You need one of your blacksmiths to compete on Forged in Fire. The judges would flip out when he quenches with a teapot.
@LookAtTheTrees2 жыл бұрын
Such a versatile tool for work and combat. Beautiful! Much Respect!!
@bowtiemountain3 жыл бұрын
Kukri, best damn tool I ever used in the woods. One inch thick vine maple branches are no match.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@jerryhammack1318 Жыл бұрын
True craftsmanship is a wonderful thing! The quality of work in those blades is amazing! Beautiful performance by tradesmen! Blessings to you and your family and workers! Lifetime of quality crafted into every aspect of your blades! May you be blessed with more business to support your family and way of life!
@ramblinonandon4 жыл бұрын
The craftsmanship is amazing..loved the heat treatment without fancy ovens. True workmanship.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@endutubecensorship3 жыл бұрын
I'd say watching your kukri being made this way would be worth the trip. Well done.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Thank Man!!
@justsomerandomostrich1906 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Leaf spring and power tools. Very Authentic
@billmelater64707 ай бұрын
Depends on what you mean by "authentic". If you think blacksmiths didn't source good steel to hammer on, then I'm not sure what you think they did because they sure didn't mine it themselves. As for grinders or drills, it's doing much the same work as a hand file or drill but faster. I take flintlock building courses from professional builders and one thing comes up a lot: "If the old boys had the technology we do, they would have used it". After all, they were paid by the piece, not how much they sweat doing it. That being said, I can appreciate things doing more traditionally AKA, "the hard way" but modern tools and modern steels are leagues better than what the old days had to offer. So that being said, as long as the blades coming out are of traditional form and function, I'm not sure what else you would want. Especially the steel. My god, modern 5160 compared to steel made over 100 years ago?
@shrayanshrestha25743 жыл бұрын
Proud to be Nepali 🇳🇵
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Yeahhh!!!
@warrentrueman8892 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to be gifted a traditionally made khukri with a full tang handle from napal. I feel very privileged to own such an exceptional blade
@fratercontenduntocculta81613 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my first of what will totally be a new obsession of mine. I got mine from a store on Etsy. Definitely an affordable handmade investment to pass down to the kids.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you so much!!!
@Khethatipet Жыл бұрын
I don't have a kukri house knife, its a kailash blades, but I am very happy with its performance. An excellent design brought from a traditional form. Nice to see them here, made in the same manner from spring steel.
@paulholmes1284 жыл бұрын
That music compliments everything in the video guys. Brilliant ✌️
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@paulholmes1284 жыл бұрын
@@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse your very welcome brother 🏴💙👍
@ganeshale45673 жыл бұрын
I have seen my neighbour blacksmith making so many equipments.They are talented and hardworking.
@jorgegonzalez-pv8mv4 жыл бұрын
It is wonderful that these craft techniques have not been lost. Congratulations on getting a quality product.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very Much!!!
@passionknife87213 жыл бұрын
A real handmade work, a kukri that will tell over time, a very well-soaked blade, result : of quality I could even be a buyer ;)
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Yes, We also believe quality. We went to serve a pure quality Gurkha blade.
@passionknife87213 жыл бұрын
@@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse i just visited the websites and i will place an order to encourage you, see yah dude
@neerajdhanoa57014 жыл бұрын
bhot hi behtreen bakmal khukri bnai hai ......................love from punjab
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@Thecrossforever3 жыл бұрын
The Khukuri house is bad ass! Sending love from Los Angeles, California! I’ve ordered all the Rambo knives over the past few years, they are all amazing and can handle absolutely anything you throw at them! Low price, best quality, and they custom make anything you want!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@kradikt6662 жыл бұрын
You guys make it look too easy top work. Would love a sideways carry sheath for my kukri
@calipirata88092 жыл бұрын
Soy argentino y por mí país somos Cuchilleros pero que hermoso cuchillo es el kukri👏👏👏
@abdrahmanmat8808 Жыл бұрын
Kesenian sungguh indah ciptaannya😊
@MakersMovementDIY4 жыл бұрын
This video is like a meditation, so much skill with such simple equipment , true mastery of the maker mindset.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@SpringDivers3 жыл бұрын
I've purchased over a dozen of these fine knives from Khukuri House. All simply exquisite.
@manojbhujel70534 жыл бұрын
Our pride khukuri. Jay Nepal. Jay Kali aayo gorkhali 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Gurkha blades
@ravin7474 жыл бұрын
Bought two knives from them , true craftsman.and great customer service.I highly recommend these craftsmen. Also there delivery is spot on,no mistakes.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank u very much sir.
@biakalawitlang79123 жыл бұрын
Jl L.kjjklkkko
@sarangnaudiyal10572 жыл бұрын
How to get one ?
@NaDa4swf11 ай бұрын
My brother just visited Nepal and brought me one of these beautifuly handcrafted Khukuri. I don't know if he got it from your company, but it looks very similar. Nothing but respect for your craftman-skills!
@facundoespindola5089Ай бұрын
Gorgeous Kruki. I hope someday making one for myself
@carlosalbertotaborda13864 жыл бұрын
EL MEJOR CUCHILLO DEL MUNDO!!!! EXCELENTE!!!! TRABAJO
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias!!!
@johnklockyer Жыл бұрын
I’ve just ordered the Villagers no.1 Khukuri (Pahade), looking forward to receiving it!!
@nikkof53843 жыл бұрын
Gurkhas were so bad ass to meet and the kukri is such a beautiful blade. Really cool to see the craftsmanship behind the blade that must always taste blood before being sheathed.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
We feel proud to be Gurkhas' and we love our Nation Weapon.
@longrider422 жыл бұрын
Some years ago, I purchases a Kukri, called the Kukri Cowboy, its almost a short sword. I was at the time working as a Ranch hand in Wyoming, so it was just the ticket. Very well made and even though it is rather heavy. I let the weight do the work, while I guide the blade where I want it to go. I still carry it to this day, when I go out hiking and camping. But I wear it on a sling system, since it is way to heavy to wear on a belt. And yes, it came directly from Nepal. So the money I spent on said Kukri, stayed in Nepal. I was glad to help.
@djyul4 жыл бұрын
Love it! The original power hammer! 2 young men!! I want one of those! Not bought in a store!
Speechless this peoples r true artists And they have even saved there traditional knowledge Lots of love from 🇮🇳Bharat 🇮🇳 But what is the price ?
@aaronyoung83013 жыл бұрын
I love it that smiths in the states will fight over what anvil style is the best, go on about rebound and what exact type of steel a tool they have is made from Napal: anvil: sledgehammer head in the ground; tools: whatever gets the job done. This is inspiring and just awesome
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
We used spring leaf for kukuri blade.
@aaronyoung83013 жыл бұрын
@@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse Yes, but a Smith that read the fancier books call tell the difference between 1065, 1075 and A2 tool steel in both chemistry wise and visually... such is cool, but doesn't help when the Smith doesn't know exactly what it is. From my research, I can image the Nepalese smiths went, "springs are really strong and can flex without breaking. We have a lot of it. Let's use that for blades."
@nomcc55224 жыл бұрын
I really love Kukris and I was wondering what kind would be best for camping?
@linkhajim4 жыл бұрын
"Sirupate" light and sharp
@nomcc55224 жыл бұрын
linkha Jim awesome thank you
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
I would suggest full tang small pocket knife!!
@douglasreed92372 жыл бұрын
True artist the kami's do awesome work with the tools they have. I love khukuris. Great job men keep up the good work.
@GovindVerma-wc1co4 ай бұрын
Very nice bhai bahut accha
@athulkoshythomas63584 жыл бұрын
Excellent tempering and good finishing through handle . powerful.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Athulkoshy Thomas thank u very much.
@davidvitale93382 жыл бұрын
I just got to see this video. Magnificent workmanship! I enjoyed the hand craftsmanship and would be very proud to carry one of your kukris! Bravo!
@kevingates503 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these knives I have the ww2 and it is my go to for everything. If I had to sell everything I would keep my kurkri
@Samearthapa1083 жыл бұрын
They are the real Gurkha who gave us the khukuri the symbol of Nepali
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we are authentic.
@vhgf81024 жыл бұрын
Cada Khukuri que hacen es una obra de arte y única, felicidades. Saludos desde Toluca, México.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por todo el cariño y apoyo mi amigo.
@shivendraavasthi38063 жыл бұрын
How to buy ???
@arunkumarnag16562 жыл бұрын
beautiful presentation I appreciate your narration hearings like thanks to you.
@slbandyopadhyay4 жыл бұрын
Magnificent... Please make & upload Sirupate/Chitlange Khukuri with Closed CHO making process in detail please
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
we will do soon sir.
@tctc85784 жыл бұрын
Great workmanship - thanks for the video
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MrSIXGUNZ4 жыл бұрын
Such amazing work my friend! You should be proud of what you do and make!! Blessings to you and your family 👼🇺🇸 stay safe!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
MrSIXGUNZ thank u very much.
@unrussleablejimmies44284 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and beautiful are rarely together, but these are well made. Thanks for upload
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Unrussleable Jimmies thank you very much .
@ianportter12573 жыл бұрын
sufri cuando te vi poner a prueba ese kukri.... hermoza hoja... un maestro
@michaelkav63453 жыл бұрын
These guys have hands of steel. My hat’s off to them.
@thudor14 жыл бұрын
Black buffalo horn is a good material to work with. The Japanese make personal name seals out of it. I was so impressed that I decided to have one custom-made for me! The Japanese stamp their name seals in red ink instead of writing their signature and the seals must be registered with their city or ward hall.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
oh really sir !
@thudor14 жыл бұрын
@@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse, yes. I have another, slightly bigger one made of tsuge wood and with a different design. Applying more than one seal helps foil alterations and counterfeiting. They also make them out of bone, acrylic and titanium!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
@@thudor1 yes sir, that is right !
@pyuthanbajipuryoutube.vidi24243 ай бұрын
Yo khukuri Nepal ma kaha painxa ho sir ❤
@leastamongyou11113 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Amazingly talented guys
@janlesinski47192 жыл бұрын
Love this mans skill i wonder how hard that edge really is
@otherpatrickgill3 жыл бұрын
as with knives from all over the world, you can see the difference between tools made for use and pieces made for show and to impress others. A Kukri is a good, general purpose chopping knife, the shape of the blade makes it good for tasks as varied as chopping firewood and slicing cloth. The hand guard and pommel are sometimes shaped like 2 discs which keep your wrist at a good angle for cutting - although this is more common when it is intended for use as a weapon, many swords from the region use a similar design. Kukris used as general purpose tools have a more practical handle of the type you'd see on a machete. What I'm seeing made here looks like a high quality handmade tool, not something made to hang on a tourist's wall. despite the questionable teapot quench...
@aaronoverby48303 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was thinking about that quench as well. That appears to be 5160 which is notorious for absolutely hating water.
@joejones95202 жыл бұрын
you should check out jayfisherknifemaker.com and see what he has to say about this type of knifemaking! He's an iconoclast but he's right. But I do still love carbon steel forging and crude heat treating.
@shovarajouria1104 жыл бұрын
Very good like it
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@Jaymahakal464 жыл бұрын
Kya baat hai dil khush kar diya aapane
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
suyog todkari thank u ji.
@kailashpatirai4 жыл бұрын
Wau I'm remembering my village'S work place of my neighbour
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
okay sir , Yes the process of making the khukuri are usually done at village .
@juliohutnik47854 жыл бұрын
Excelente trabajo , hecho a la uzansa , esto es arte !
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
bien gracias señor.
@gurangadsinghsandhu6205 Жыл бұрын
Very very good job.
@koshane15344 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. I love it so much. Real talent.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
thank you
@svenfischer78974 жыл бұрын
Wow, very impressive. I like knifes by hand made. Greeting from Germany. 👍
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
thank you very mcuh.
@HubsAlgarveKnives4 жыл бұрын
See on KZbin: Algarveknives 👍
@mickreid46424 жыл бұрын
amazing to see the use of such historic media as 5160 tool steel from truck springs and the ancient 4" angle grinder. Coupled with the circus trick of cutting annealed wire . A feel good story for the uninitiated, not being smug, just after 20 years of making knives the proper way I find it a bit amusing.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@mjd41242 жыл бұрын
Not to be smug... Just to be an asshole
@ranjanboruah17933 жыл бұрын
Love from India.🙏
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@jackavalon83664 жыл бұрын
Hi Adrian, Hello from Australia, I’m surprised you can get such a hard edge by quenching when the steel has reached only a dull red colour. Does it crack if you quench it from orange or yellow?
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Only fewer chances if of being crack. As the blade has to be a bit curved.
@iridios61274 жыл бұрын
+Jack Avalon It is a very fine truck leafspring steel.
@awatchmanoftrueisrael2 жыл бұрын
Master Craftsman ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
@soundmindtv29113 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I want one
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
There link sir below the video.thank u
@Vishalbhatty4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to watch their great effort. I hope that steel would be corrosion free.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, it is made with the best quality of the material so, it will not have corrosion.
@richardlacroix90694 жыл бұрын
It's a leaf spring. Gotta be clean and dry, after every use. Or yes. Rust. That spring steel doesn't have super high chromium content.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
@@richardlacroix9069 that is ture sir.
@PlastiForge3 жыл бұрын
@@richardlacroix9069 mystery steel
@BkVb-d8b11 ай бұрын
👌👌💯👍🥰
@FireCrackerFreeman2 жыл бұрын
I bought a Gurkha replica Kukri last year for hunting and skinning mainly. It hasn’t let me down yet. God bless you & the Ghurkhas 🇬🇧
@ramachandrannarayananiyer62744 жыл бұрын
Great job baai
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@daakudaddy54533 ай бұрын
This video wouod have been so much netter without any music... just sounds of the foundry
@adrianakau91174 жыл бұрын
I like the style of quenching by pouring water with a tea pot.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Adrian Akau thank u very much .
@eduardorojas72004 жыл бұрын
Wowww I want one
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir, If you want to buy please visit the link i have provide below or you can simply mail us for more details. Email Address: thegurkhakhukuri.com@gmail.com link: www.thegurkhakhukuri.com/product/mk-i-khukuri/
@JEJAK53964 жыл бұрын
The barefoot blacksmith! Awesome
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@missbackwoods4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, absolutely loved to see how you guys do it
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! We do all the process by hand.
@dramit4635 Жыл бұрын
1) is pouring water on edge of blade quenching it? 2) how was tempering done?
@RAJANSHARMA-pc9uq4 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
RAJAN SHARMA thank u .
@raphael93843 жыл бұрын
Those tools are for life!!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Yesss, They are for life time!!
@carlossalomonsabajaliaga18442 жыл бұрын
😎saludos desde chile sud america extraordinario trabajo de forja de un kukri a la manera original 🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏
@plywoodcarjohnson5412 Жыл бұрын
So cool!
@virtusleather4 жыл бұрын
The ole corded drill into left hand holding wood. My man.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man!
@sgtbaghel13644 жыл бұрын
@@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse can I get these khukuri online in india
@mrpresident71214 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@smokeymtnforge74444 жыл бұрын
Damn I give you guys your props. Looks like a very durable blade. Nice job.
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@truebluekit4 жыл бұрын
Such a well-balanced blade, even when it was still red-hot. Outstanding!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
yes sir it is, Thank you
@brlearning13514 жыл бұрын
amazing work please make more wounderfull lime this, you know I have made as your, but not high quality as you!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@yoursvillainksn52763 жыл бұрын
location नि राख्देको भए हुने थियो उहाँ हरुलाई धेरै नै राम्रो हुनेथियो साचै मलाई नि एउटा उहाँ हरुलाई बनाउन मन लाग्यो ठाउँ भन्दिनुभएको भए आभारी हुन्थे जय नेपाल !!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
we are located at the Lazimpat, Near the Hotel Radisson & Hotel Tibet.
@nishantverma9432 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me one thing...Indian Rosewood handle or Buffalo Horn handle... which is better ?
@nickjanczak96654 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@niklasfischer17813 жыл бұрын
Is this Neem Tanji ?
@sanjibbharali85203 жыл бұрын
This one How much money in Indian currency??? I need 2 buy this one
@FamousGurkhaKhukuriHouse3 жыл бұрын
Get me on WhatsApp sir +977- 9851026872
@jyeprice93822 жыл бұрын
Where can we buy these directly to support this awesome craft. 👌
@gregmundo61074 жыл бұрын
Agree with the last comment, excellent craftsmanship