18" Chiruwa WWII Outstanding

btice · Jul 7, 2003

Went to run a work related errand during lunch and when I got back to the office there was a triangle shaped box in my chair. Guys and gals, this is one outstanding knife. I can't believe the difference in feel between this and my other khuks. It feels like it floats at the end of my hand. Do all 18" WWII's feel like this? If they do, I understand why UB likes them. This one is lighter than most at only a pound and a half. The wood handle is beautiful. I have to fill a small gap between one slab and the tang where the epoxy is missing. Not a big deal in the least.

The first word I thought of when I pulled it from the scabbard was "elegant." Kumar did a good job all around. I think this is one of the sharpest blades (out of the box) that I've gotten to date.

Uncle Bill, thanks for making it such a pleasure to do business with you. A rare commodity now-a-days to say the least.

If any of you all have been debating about putting the WWII on your "must have" list, stop and add it to the list. You will love it.

ferguson · Jul 8, 2003

Originally posted by btice
I have to fill a small gap between one slab and the tang where the epoxy is missing. Not a big deal in the least.

I can tell now that you are hooked. Nothing like working on your own khuks!

The WWII is a wonderful piece.

Steve

Bill Martino · Jul 8, 2003

I think the WWII is the best all round khukuri we offer. Not everybody agrees including Pala but it's the one I'd take if I could take only one.

btice · Jul 8, 2003

Steve, my hip was really hurting last night...my son comes in and says I thought you were going to the store to get knife stuff...I told him I couldn't...I don't know how he found out what I needed but he shows up back at the house with Tru-Oil and 0000 steel wool. Yipee. That's what I'll be doing after the surgery. Can you fit a bench grinder to a hospital bed?

Uncle Bill, I do believe you are right in that the WWII would be the one to carry if you had to choose. This one is only a pound and a half. I'm finding myself trying to imagine how the 2 pounder would balance out.

DKP · Jul 8, 2003

Listen to your Uncle Bill!!!!!!

Snarlin Stef · Jul 8, 2003

UB

now imagine if the WWIIs came with a sexy xtra wide fuller and a 7/16ths inch spine

i know you want one as much as i do!

Bill Martino · Jul 9, 2003

Then it wouldn't be a WWII.

Skeletor · Jul 9, 2003

Jeez Bill, you'll make the poor guy cry.

btice · Jul 9, 2003

Could it be called a WWIII?

Roger Smith · Jul 9, 2003

Wow, a khuk named after an argument between my wife and her sister.

:footinmou