17" Sirupati--18" Malla--a few questions

[yiterp]

i just picked up a great 18" Malla by Kumar--a excellent rig in all aspects--excellent horn handle-finish--feels great in the hand
here's my question i don't see hardly any difference in the 18" Malla from the 17" Sirupati--could some of the experts here explain the differences in the two--seems almost like the same knife to me

 

[wildmanh]

I think the Mala has a wider belly and possibly more drop at the shoulder.. Not sure exactly, never actually had one.. Some one with both Khukuris should be along shortly to help you out.

Heber

 

[munk]

It has long been true that samples from the Malla, Sirup, Chit, and Gelbu can be nearly identical, depending upon the individual specimen held in hand. The cho's wont be.


munk

 

[Svashtar]

The Malla's have a flat spine, and that alone gives it a different and unique balance. No brass accents on the Sword of Shiva like the Sirus. Also has the most unique cho of all khuks I think. The vast majority of Malla's I've seen were made by Kumar, who really knows what he is doing, and he usually sharpens them nicely as well.

regards,

Norm

 

[yiterp]

yea you're right on the Cho's both are very curved like the blade of a AK--this malla is a really nice addition to my slowly growing collection--have 12 HI's so far--and so many more i want and NEED--lol