18.75" Chitlangi By Murali..............

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B.D.N.T

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Thought I'd stop by the Himalayan Imports Cantina and give some credit where credit is due. I recently picked up an 18.75" 22 oz. Chitlangi that was made by Murali and sent along to my home via Uncle Bill. I've only had this Khukuri a couple of days, but I am more impressed by it every time I pick it up--truly a beautiful knife.

I was looking for something different to add to my collection and already had a HI Sirupati that I was very pleased with. I'd never even heard of a Chitlangi until I saw one here on the forums and the conversations about this one kind of intrigued me to say the least.

Neat design with light fullers forged into the blade, markings etched into both the blade and wood handle, a heart shaped piercing through the blade and the weight is substantial, but it feels light and quick in the hand. Fit and finish are excellent and the blade is polished almost to a mirror. Nice sheath too. Murali really went all-out on this one and is obviously someone who knows his business with a hammer!

And I don't know how to explain this one................but the knife just seemed to "call out to me" and I figured that if there was a knife out there with my name one it...........well, may as well give it a new home! No regrets. Besides, one good Khukri always seems to lead to another for some strange reason.

Thanks to Uncle Bill, Murali and all the folks at Himalayan Imports for making these Khukuris possible. I'm a very happy camper indeed! SK

p.s. I'd post a pic if I could, but my scanner just took a nose dive. If anyone out there has an archived photo of a Chitlangi and can add it to my thread, I wouldn't mind atall--thanks!
 
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Thanks Pendentive, that's it! And I think that's the photo that started my interest in the Chitlani in the first place. I thought it was an interesting design, but actually holding the knife is quite an experience. I guess all the HI Khukuris have a certain "feel" to them. Well made, solid and maybe even historical.

All of that and the strange desire to go outside and whack a limb off the closest available tree!!!! What's up with that?!! I like trees. Thanks again Uncle Bill.

p.s. How do you get your "non-knifenut neighbors" to understand things like this?!
 
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p.s. How do you get your "non-knifenut neighbors" to understand things like this?!
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I wear a goofy hat and put on raggedy clothing so they think I'm just a clown - and perfectly harmless...:D:D

Although...it's kinda hard to put the makeup on over my beard...;)
 
B.D.N.T. - thanks for the report.

Each specific model in the HI line usually stays pretty close to the average length and weight for the model. But as with everything handmade, sometimes all the variables end up on one side or the other, and then you get a heavier or lighter one. Generally they are pretty close though.

Good to hear it'll be enjoyed.
 
Sleek, lethal design the chitlangi. Always liked the narrow bladed khuks best: sirupati, malla, chitlangi.

Everytime i take my khuks out for some exercise, I could swear that the trees shiver in fear. Fortunately I live just in front of a large overgrown plot of land where there are plenty of "test media". Banana trees and shrubs grow like they are on steriods here in Malaysia's tropical climate. Pretty satisfying to cut clean through a 4" diameter banana tree with one cut. My folks think I am nuts grinning like a maniac while I do this. Best of all, I clear the place then it grows back even thicker than before in a couple of months and I get to do it all over again. Nice aint it... :D

Andrew Limsk
 
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