Gurkha Spec Ops

jjmitchem · 10-02-2010, 07:30 AM

Just heard about the Gurkha Spec Ops cigar on their facebook page

Does anyone know anything about these?

NCRadioMan · 10-02-2010, 01:16 PM

Hey Jim! We just got in two cases. I must say, they are very nice and *gasp* a pretty good deal.

They come in a Otter Box/Cigar Caddy type case w/ purge valve that will hold 30 cigars (officially). Only 20 cigars come in it and only two 10 ct. foam trays are included. You would need to purchase a third to use it to it's full potential. It also comes with a commemorative coin and a really cool, high quality, fixed blade knife with sheath that straps around the leg.

By far the most intriguing Gurkha product, imo.

kelmac07 · 10-02-2010, 02:08 PM

Is this one different? Says "SEALS" cigars and only 105 boxes produced. ???? Bobby...where ya at brother?

http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/news-...a-seals-cigars

NCRadioMan · 10-02-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Is this one different? Says "SEALS" cigars and only 105 boxes produced. ???? Bobby...where ya at brother?

http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/news-...a-seals-cigars

That one is a bit different than the ones I have. The cigars have a second band that says Special Ops and the knives in them are all black. The coin looks the same. Trust me when I say it's a really nice knife and case. Can't say much about the cigars.

Emjaysmash · 10-02-2010, 02:13 PM

This looks like an excellent idea on Gurkha's part. Nicely done.

s15driftking · 10-02-2010, 02:56 PM

From what I heard a while back; Gurkha put out 3 new cigars at the same point in time about 6 months ago...

in this "run" the Special Ops, Ninja, and Viper were introduced. The special Ops box also comes with a D-2 knife. I have not had any of them. In the last year its been insanely tough to keep up with all their releases!

icehog3 · 10-02-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

In the last year its been insanely tough to keep up with all their releases!

Sure, when they put out eleventy billion new blends a year.

s15driftking · 10-02-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sure, when they put out eleventy billion new blends a year.

more than that!!

icehog3 · 10-02-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

more than that!!

10-02-2010, 04:56 PM

HaHa!

kelmac07 · 10-02-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

more than that!!

Ah yes...the "micro batches".

s15driftking · 10-02-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Ah yes...the "micro batches".

Which are DEE-Lish!!

The Master Select is also amazing... (Amongst others, teehee)

hammondc · 10-02-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

... In the last year its been insanely tough to keep up with all their releases!

Big ...huge...massive understatement. Gurkha and Rocky Patel both need to chill the hell out. They need to pick a couple styles and do them well instead of a bunch of overpriced mediocre sticks.
The only Gurkhas I really like are the ORIGINAL RELEASE (4 years ago or so?) of the Titan, Beast & Black Beauty. The couple Centurians were pretty good, but not worth the cash. Rockys original 1990 was very good, but seriously. He has been making the same blend for years nd years now. How long can he cling the 20 year old tobacco story.

Adriftpanda · 10-02-2010, 03:25 PM

As much as I am not a fan of their cigars, you gotta give it up for their marketing team.

jjmitchem · 10-02-2010, 11:54 PM

I have yet to smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky Patel I did not like -- my problem with them is that I keep going back instead of expanding my pallet

10-03-2010, 12:05 AM

Hey Chappy,
I agree 100% with you. Gurkha and RP are always a pleasure!

BTcigars · 10-03-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

I have yet to smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky Patel I did not like -- my problem with them is that I keep going back instead of expanding my pallet

There is nothing wrong with smoking what you like!

jjmitchem · 10-03-2010, 02:11 AM

Ok Greg

I have to ask - how much?

nick2021 · 10-03-2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

Ok Greg

I have to ask - how much?

I'd be curious to hear what these run for as well and a little more about the cigar. Seems like the case/coin/knife would be the marketing point for this new product.

NCRadioMan · 10-03-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

Ok Greg

I have to ask - how much?

Around $200 for the entire package. Considering it's Gurkha and you get a great traveldor and slick knife, a good deal if you like the cigars.

10-02-2010, 07:30 AM	#1
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Gurkha Spec Ops Just heard about the Gurkha Spec Ops cigar on their facebook page Does anyone know anything about these?

10-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Hey Jim! We just got in two cases. I must say, they are very nice and gasp a pretty good deal. They come in a Otter Box/Cigar Caddy type case w/ purge valve that will hold 30 cigars (officially). Only 20 cigars come in it and only two 10 ct. foam trays are included. You would need to purchase a third to use it to it's full potential. It also comes with a commemorative coin and a really cool, high quality, fixed blade knife with sheath that straps around the leg. By far the most intriguing Gurkha product, imo. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

10-02-2010, 02:08 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Is this one different? Says "SEALS" cigars and only 105 boxes produced. ???? Bobby...where ya at brother? http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/news-...a-seals-cigars __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#5
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops This looks like an excellent idea on Gurkha's part. Nicely done. __________________

10-02-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops From what I heard a while back; Gurkha put out 3 new cigars at the same point in time about 6 months ago... in this "run" the Special Ops, Ninja, and Viper were introduced. The special Ops box also comes with a D-2 knife. I have not had any of them. In the last year its been insanely tough to keep up with all their releases! __________________ diamonds/guns

10-02-2010, 04:56 PM	#10
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops HaHa!

10-02-2010, 03:25 PM	#14
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops As much as I am not a fan of their cigars, you gotta give it up for their marketing team.

10-02-2010, 11:54 PM	#15
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops I have yet to smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky Patel I did not like -- my problem with them is that I keep going back instead of expanding my pallet

10-03-2010, 12:05 AM	#16
ABNMP619 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Hey Chappy, I agree 100% with you. Gurkha and RP are always a pleasure!

10-03-2010, 02:11 AM	#18
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Ok Greg I have to ask - how much?