2 Chitlangis - Raghorn made me do it!

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When Raghorn posted the pic a few days ago of his horn handled Chitlangi, he pushed me over the edge. I've been wanting one forever, and when Bill had his "pick your own special" I jumped. When it came in the horn had shrunken away from the buttcap, so I mixed up some black epoxy and fixed her up. Deepened the checkering on the handle a little, and put a convex edge on her. She's made by Kumar and is pictured next to the Chitlangi by Durba that I bought from Walosi. The difference in these two 22" blades is amazing. The old Durba weighs in at 1 lb. 8 oz and the Kumar at a whopping 2 lbs. even. The lighter Durba is pure weapon, while the Kumar could serve double duty as a medium chopper. Thanks Raghorn and especially Uncle Bill for the excellent deal on this amazing blade.

Steve
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I also went for a 21" wood hanlded Chit, made by Sher during the deal. Needed one to replace the 21" GS i traded...

Note the only HI stuff I own is by the "S" kamis--Sher and Sanu. My Current inventory is three from each.

Keith
 
I now like my 18in horn-handled Chitlangi by Bura almost as much as my 18in horn-handled WW2 by Bura. No doubt that it looks better.
 
I went for a UBE on the madness sale (and like it a lot). Now I wish I'd gone for an 18" Chitlangi as well! Beautiful pair of khuks there.
 
Steve, nice snag on the khuk. I have a question for you: the black epoxy...where did you get it? I have been getting ready to do some epoxy work on mine and this has been a thought...How do I make this epoxy black? Thanks for the help.

Ben
 
Originally posted by btice
I have a question for you: the black epoxy...where did you get it? I have been getting ready to do some epoxy work on mine and this has been a thought...How do I make this epoxy black? Thanks for the help.

Ben
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Ben, I just use regular Devcon 2-ton epoxy that's available most anywhere. The next time I have to fill a large gap, I might use something that sets up quicker, like Devcon 5-minute. To color it, I buy epoxy colorant from
Texas Knifemakers Supply
in Houston. I'll be glad to send you enough to do several knives. I found a little bottle in my wife's makeup drawer. Just alert Momma not to use the Este Lauder eye cream when it gets there.:rolleyes:

Steve
 
I would really apprecitate that, Steve. I don't want to put you out, though. I would hate for you to be caught short.

Ben
 
Steve did my Bro Walosi do the handle on that Durba or did you?;)

Stripey how do you find the handle on your UBE? Mine is still, well anyway it still feels, way too big!!!!:rolleyes:
My Bro Flynn says that the large handle actually makes it easier to hold onto when using it, but I still haven't Groked that.;)
One of these days I may actually decide to take it down a peg or two, but time will only tell.

Ben don't worry about anyone cutting themselves short around here when they offer something and say they have plenty, they do.:D
And usually, read always, their good deed and yours will return 10 fold, or at least that's been my experience.:cool:
 
Yvsa, thanks for reminding me. It's been my experience that good deeds do return. I have a 20" Sirupati that's proof positive.

Ben
 
Originally posted by Yvsa
Steve did my Bro Walosi do the handle on that Durba or did you?;)
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Yvsa my friend. That chitlangi that I bought from Walosi needed no work when I bought it.:) No handle finish or polishing was needed. Man that thing is a slicer and a dicer. If I was backed into a corner and had only a blade, it's the one I would prefer to reach out and touch someone. The checkered part of the handle really gives you a good grip. Don't think I would want that on a worker though.

The horn handled one by Kumar has a much larger handle and weighs a half pound more. Much more like a Sirupati of the same length.

Be well.

Steve
 
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