Already thinking about next purchase - guidance?

[snow and steel]

I'm already planning, scheming and plotting out my funds for my next purchase. I'm thinking I want a lighter, faster blade. This would strictly be a blade for Slicing, I'm thinking like a martial arts type blade. A CAK will do my serious heavy duty chopping, and the M43 will make a fantastic all around camping/utility knife, and I've got a bilton for the kitchen - I need a fast, light slicing one to round out a collection! I seem to favor blades in the 16-18" range, so I'm looking at all 18" blades for this.

[oh my, I AM in deep with my HI virus now, aren't I?]

So I'm looking and debating;
Chitlangi?
Serupati?
Kobra?

So here's my thoughts;
the Chitlangi - at 18" its about 24 ounces, and has the ang khola like double fullers - just beautful, and I think the most atractive looking blade of the three because of the fullers. wood handle only, which I don't lie quite as much, although I wouldn;t say they look bad, I just prefer horn.
Sirupati - at 18" its about 20 - 24 ounces, so it's lighter, and I can get it in horn handle which I personally seem to like a litle better for whatever reason. plain blade style. a "median" choice of the three.
Kobra - at 18" the kobra is only bout 18 ounces - by far the lightest [theoretically also the fastest?]. Also available in horn handle.

They are all theoretically close, but there are minor differances, which could be both a plus or a minus.

So I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on these models, and hear talking points about how you'd talk me into or out of any of these models for my desired purpose. any and allr eason I would consider valid - is there something I'm overlooking? Lets hear your thoughts!

 

[JayGoliath]

[oh my, I AM in deep with my HI virus now, aren't I?]

That happens to everyone on HI forum.

Nevermind the sequence. You will find yourself getting EVERY single model.

Just ask Svashtar.

Edit: I've got a very special Chitlangi Gelbu hybrid from Norm so that takes care of the Chitty group.

My Murali-made ASTK always look like Sirupati on 'roids.

Kobra made from file metal was something i've always wanted. Kumar version most def. At 30", i would imagine any Cobra at sight would flee for sure whenever this bad boy trail blaze.

 

[Cpl Punishment]

The Chitlangi is the most beautiful of the three by far.

My Sirupate is a light and fast number.

But you want to know what really slices? I mean slices like no tomorrow?

A Tamang.

 

[7rip13a]

Oh yeah, there were a few 18 inch Tamangs a few months back. Tamang is a slicing DEMON, no joke. It's much thinner than other khuks, which can be good and bad, but if you're after a slasher khuk, look no further. If you want a slasher knife, check out items like the Farm knife/Farmcata as well.

 

[ivan51]

16"-18" WW2 is nice to

 

[Wolf_1989]

I have a 20" Sirupati made by Bura which is lighter than most of the Kobras I've seen offered within the last few years. Very fast, very agile, with deep fullers on either side of the blade making it more of s Sirupati/Gelbu hybrid.

BUT I have more Chitlangi's than any other style of khukri.

I love the Chitlangi for it's elegant and graceful appearance... but I also love it because it's a good all around user. It has more chopping power than a Sirupati but it's much lighter than an Ang Khola. I consider it the halfway point between Tool and Weapon. I also find the distinctively shaped handle very comfortable.

Behold! and try to resist the allure of the majestic chitlangi:

 

[seanmizusmc]

that chiruwa chit looks fantastic. i can only imagine that the balance on it is spectacular, making for a great martial weapon/machete use tool.

 

[javand]

Unfortunately, my understanding is that there aren't currently any Tamangs being made. I don't think Vim Kami came back after the holidays.

I could be wrong about this, and would be happy, since I'd still like to get another Tamang to replace the one that had issues.

 

[Karda]

Unfortunately, my understanding is that there aren't currently any Tamangs being made. I don't think Vim Kami came back after the holidays.

I could be wrong about this, and would be happy, since I'd still like to get another Tamang to replace the one that had issues.

Vim Kami is still employed by H.I.
He is working at shop 1 which has no generator, so production is difficult and spotty at best.
The Tamang khukuri will still be made. Currently all the "special orders" are putting a bit of a crimp in regular production and the shop 2 is backlogged. Every effort is being made to get thru the backlog and rectify the situation. All Auntie asks is that you all be patient and understanding. She hasnt forgotten.

 

[snow and steel]

I have a 20" Sirupati made by Bura which is lighter than most of the Kobras I've seen offered within the last few years.

That's odd, because the specs on the website would indicate that a Kobra should be lighter, if both were the same length.

Are the Kobras not being produced as often, or otherwisehard to get now? are they only making longer kobras these days? just trying to understand what you mean here, or wondering if I got myself confused.

 

[Wolf_1989]

That's odd, because the specs on the website would indicate that a Kobra should be lighter, if both were the same length.

Are the Kobras not being produced as often, or otherwisehard to get now? are they only making longer kobras these days? just trying to understand what you mean here, or wondering if I got myself confused.

The Kobra is basically a Sirupati variant designed to use primarily as a weapon. As such it generally has a narrower and lighter blade than a sirupati in the same length range.

However, these khukris are hand made. There's never any two exactly alike. Master Kami Bura I think was inspired to make that Sirupati with really deep fullers like found on a Gelbu Special, resulting in a remarkably lightweight and wickedly fast Sirupati.

 

[alexs]

that chiruwa chit looks fantastic. i can only imagine that the balance on it is spectacular, making for a great martial weapon/machete use tool.

It is magnificent indeed, both balance and looks. But at roughly 45oz, I wouldn't use it as a weapon or a machete unless holding it two handed as an axe or a sword. Wolf was kind enough to let me steal it from him and despite selling off many other kuks, this one will stay with me forever.

 

[Wolf_1989]

Glad you are happy together

I too have found what I consider the perfect khukri: the one and only original Super CAK, which was in turn also offered to me by another member here.

20" long and about 34oz, relatively light and quick with amazing cutting power. It seems to have traces of M43, Dui Chirra, and Bonecutter in its DNA. I often think of it as the WW3 model.

 

[BFH44]

Glad you are happy together

I too have found what I consider the perfect khukri: the one and only original Super CAK, which was in turn also offered to me by another member here.

20" long and about 34oz, relatively light and quick with amazing cutting power. It seems to have traces of M43, Dui Chirra, and Bonecutter in its DNA. I often think of it as the WW3 model.

I have a 20 inch CAK that i just got last month from Yangdu through coincidence i had told her i was looking for one - and she wrote me that one was avaialble it is one heck of a big bad bone busting; blitzkrieg blade.

What is the difference between a 20 inch CAK and a super CAK?

 

[Wolf_1989]

The CAK name is a misnomer as it is more of a chiruwa Dui Chirra than anything else.

BUT what makes it "super" is it is very lightweight in relation to its size. At 20" OAL it is only about 34oz and the balance, speed, and agility from that is nothing short of amazing... but it still has WHOMP when it strikes. It cuts much like a large M43 and handles more like a Sirupati. It has to be experienced first hand to really understand.

 

[pmwc78]

Ah Wolf, every time I see that pic I want the WWIII or Orig. SCAK a little more.

My Scak from Sgt. Khadka must've gotten loose in his shop and eaten a bonecutter, It's over a pound heavier than yours.

Like you said, all hand-made = no two alike.

 

[BFH44]

ok - cool i have a super CAK - i thought it was just a 20 inch CAK -- SCAK the way to go

better to have a SCAK than a Scank

 

[BFH44]

i doesn't weigh as much as i thought it would - it is very sweet blade with the two long what i thought were fullers but i found out they are called something else on a CAK

i think they are called "back hollows" instead of "fullers"

 

[BFH44]

as for the original post - i want to try the Kobra for the lighter swifter slicing type blade