A compliment to my m49... need your advice please

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I am the Very proud owner of a top notch m49 that is simply an awesome blade. Definitely 'The" heavy duty chopper that already has a reserved spot in my bug out bag. Now, what I am looking for is something that would be a "Compliment" to it . What I am looking for is a "lighter' weight utility blade that would be more of a fighter but still can do medium work without failing. That would mean, some chopping of lighter to medium sticks, brush and "lighter" camp work but Mostly for intimidation and if put to the test, defense of life and limb. I need lighter weight 20-22 ounces, longer length for "reach" and a robust character in build and "liveliness".. My M49 is really heavy duty and a great chopper. I had shot a deer with my bow , Legally of course and recovered it dead. After dragging it to my car and getting it home i hung it in my "walk in freezer" to cool off quickly. The next afternoon I thought about testing my m49 and
while the deer was hanging by its neck, I gave it a chop below its head about 8 inches in neck meat that is typically VERY tough after cooling off. The angle was downward from about 1 oclock to 7 o'clock. I am 6 ft 2 inches and 210 pounds and stocky from my job as a construction contractor. I swung Very hard and the cut , while not cutting the head off, it was pretty devastating ! I took pictures of the before and after but i will not post them so dont ask me please. a m49 is a scary scary thing! But getting back on topic, I want something that is a compliment to it! light weight, longer length and robust build! Mostly fighter but might need to do camp work in a pinch but MUST be tough and lively !! Show me a picture if you care too!! Thanks in advance , you guys rock!
 
I would look at a 18" sirupate, chitlangi, or bashpati. I will post pics later when I get home.

Sirupate:



Chitlangi:



Bashpati:

 
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Glad you enjoy your khukuri, and I agree with cul, a sirupati or chitlangi or kobra are exactly what you're looking for!

P.S. If I remember correctly, the model you got is an M43. No biggie, though! :)
 
Gelbu special-ask Auntie for a light one. I have a 21" that's 24oz, and an 18" that's 29oz so there's some variety-it's a hybrid work/fighter. I wish they made a 16".
 
Thanks guys, this was exactly what i needed from the forum and you delivered! Iwas leaning toward a Gelbu special and ill order one in a week or so. I will ask Auntie for a 'Light one".I would prefer one that is in the 24 oz. range.. Perfection !!
 
J W Bensinger said:
Gelbu special-ask Auntie for a light one. I have a 21" that's 24oz, and an 18" that's 29oz so there's some variety-it's a hybrid work/fighter. I wish they made a 16".
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They used to make a 16", I had one years ago. It was Fast and wicked sharp!
 
Here's something to consider. If your wanting something light and nimble but still capable of doing a good days work then the Gelbu Special may be a wise choice. The Siru and Chitlangi are wise choices as well but depends on which side of the fighter/chopper scale you want to go and what you want to use it for. here's why.
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Each line drawn here represents the thickness of the blade in millimeters. Notice how far from the edge the 5mm mark is on the chitlangi (far left) vs. the CAK (third blade from left). The CAK has 5mm of thickness right behind the edge because it needs the support for chopping. The Sirupati has a thick profile up to about 2mm thickness and then tapers off more gradually afterwards. The Single Fuller Chitlangi (2nd blade) is thin and gradual all across and is on the flesh eating side of the chart and fast as a greased roadrunner. Cant speak of the Bashpati due to lack of one in my arsenal but I believe it to be similar to Sirupati?

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Note the Gelbu Special how similar it is to the CAK in edge profile. This design gives the edge the thickness it needs for chopping and the deep fullers lighten the blade so you can take advantage of velocity rather than mass for getting things cut up. The KLVUK seems to be a compromise between everything and that's probably why it is such a great all around blade and hugely popular. Keep in mind that all blades vary to some extent between Kamis being handmade and all. Pardon all these lines for those who have seen them already but couldn't find the post where I put them before. I should have made a separate thread so I could add to them on request. Oh well. The choices and suggestions here are all so close that if you picked any of these blades I doubt you would be disappointed. Mainly I just wanted to point out a few characteristics that are not readily apparent by someone new to all these models. Hope this helps support your decision or is useful to someone.
 
Now that was simply an awesome explanation. I want a "longer" fighter that is on the light side of the scale. I am leaning toward a Gelbu special now more then ever. 18 inches and relatively light... What is the weight of a 18 inch Gelbu special or an average and can i ask Auntie for a Lighter one? thank you gang, you are rock stars !
 
Absolutely ask auntie for a light one. She'll always accommodate you the best she can. I sometimes swear she knows more what I want than I do myself.
 
That's was an awesome was to show and explain the differences between the different models HI offers
 
I love the look of the 17.5 chit, it looks like a good compromise between fighter and chopper
 
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