Skysmith, I have noted your comments concerning my editing of the Brigade of Gurkhas site and added relevant references supporting/confirming some points, although I have not as yet re-edited the page. I will not be re-submitting the other points as they are from Original Experience (personal knowledge) rather than Original Research - I find the former far more accurate! I have noted and been suitably impressed by the diversity of your submissions, but only took the time to check two which took my eye. In kukris you have repeated all the known myths about kukris but omitted some detail which would be known by anyone who has used one or served with those using them, rather than read about them: the only kukris made from leaf springs are those for sale to tourists as souvenirs in the market in Kathmandu - originals (never designed or intended to be used as weapons) are made from old railway line. There are two very different blade shapes: those from the east (Dharan area) are longer and thinner than those from the west (Pokhara area), which are shorter and heavier, reflecting the different vegetation they are used to cut. Kukris with longer, heavier blades (around 50cms) are not used as swords (unbelievable!) but are kept for de-capitating goats or, if available, cattle, especially prior to the feast of Dasheera - hence the need for a blood groove and the lack of any requirement for any type of handguard. In sipahi you have strangely overlooked a direct translation in Nepalese - soldier - which appears to be far more relevant to its origin and use than sepoy, etc, which while they may fit the bill conveniently are of very dubious connection at best.--Whygurkhas? (talk) 17:14, 22 December 2007 (UTC)Whygurkhas?
Dear Skysmith. An article you have noted as missing on WP has been written: Runamo. Best,--Berig 16:01, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
To Skysmith. Thanks for the information. LifeScience 17:12, 12 January 2007 (UTC)