23in 40oz Chitilangi "Big Brother" arrived (pic heavy)

[gurkha berserka]

This is my new showpiece, its a monster and it is forged perfectly. It was listed with neem wood but I am not sure its neem. It looks more like Dhar but the karda and chakma are definitely neem. The handle arrived extremely dry but I worked my BLO and wet sandpaper magic on it. There are now pinks and reds showing in the grain. The sheath was made from a heavier leather which I much prefer. The khuk is perfect! Polish is Perfect! sharpness level is perfect!

To say I am pleased is an understatement. Here are some pics of the wood before and after. Let me know what you think...

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After... check out those pinks and reds

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Fiddle back sex appeal...

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Check out the fuller work. It looks aquatic and wave like which is nice IMHO...

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This thing is a monster! It has a 1/2 spine that tapers all the way to the tip very gracefully and uniformly...

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The pictures really don't do it justice. It needs to be held to be truly appreciated. Hope you enjoyed!

 

[DanTheKnifeMan]

Very nice GB, what a perfect addition to the collection. Who was the Kami?

 

[gurkha berserka]

Very nice GB, what a perfect addition to the collection. Who was the Kami?

The kami is Lachhu, I think he is becoming my favorite. I started being in love with Bhakta's work until I got my Bashpati, then Rajkumar quickly became my fav. I have three Lachhu's now and his stuff is just amazing. The level of fit and finish is great. Oh...Thamar made one hell of a Dui Chirra.

 

[ndoghouse]

That is one sexy blade alright:thumbup: I just love the sharp angle on the knee of the Chitlangi's. Didnt you get the brother to it also?

 

[philllll]

That thing is a beast. Very nice, gurk.

The wood is great, whatever it is.

 

[gurkha berserka]

Moparsbob got "little brother"... I wish I could of gotten both of them.

 

[philllll]

I guess this one is "Papa Chitlangi"

Villager F&F, 25" & 44 oz, by Kumar.

 

[ndoghouse]

44oz! Egads phillll! That's grandpappy! How long is that Siru? Is it a 30" model? Looks more like 28".

 

[DanTheKnifeMan]

Dang Phil, you're bordering Into sword territory...

You call that a knife? THIS is a knife! Haha

My Siru is about 20 inches? I'd love to weild some of the big ones

 

[Bookie]

You both have very nice blades.

 

[Scara]

Lachhu seems to have a lot of really nice work coming up as DOTDs lately. He made my first kukri, an 18" WWII.

 

[philllll]

44oz! Egads phillll! That's grandpappy! How long is that Siru? Is it a 30" model? Looks more like 28".

They are both 25" the perspective of the photo is just a bit weird. That one is a featherweight in comparison at only 32 oz, only about 0.5 oz heavier than my 25" kobra.

 

[ndoghouse]

My first long one. 25" Siru (Tirtha). They sure are pretty when shiny!

My first Chitlangi (Tirtha) 17.5", 15" AK (Rajkumar) and some Kagas Katnes (Dharan Kamis).

 

[Yangdu]

Nice pix and post , thank you for sharing