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Ok, I think I have really outdone myself this time.
This represents probably about 20 hours work - don't ask where it came from.
Hopefully, this study will prove to help those having a tough time deciding which khukuri to buy.
Some of you may be familiar with my analysis methods already, so have patience with me while I explain for the rest of the crowd.
***NOTE: All drawings were created in AutoCAD based on various photographs of khukuris and from several collections. This is not meant to be a comprehensive or complete set of any/all khukuris offered by Himalayan Imports. I chose these particular models based on what khukuris I would reach for if I was to set out into the woods. I have included the tiny Kagas Katne as well as the massive Janawar Katne as extreme reference points. I specifically avoided the Kobra, Tarwar, etc. because they are considered swords and not primarily tool-knives. I also avoided models that are "done-up" versions of plain khukuris such as the Garud, Hanuman, etc. Lastly, I left out extremely fancy khukuris like the Kothimodas which (I hope) would not really be used out "in the field".
Also, it should be noted that the khukuris in these drawings may differ from yours depending on which maker created them. For this study, all khukuris have been rotated to sit as if both the blade and the handle were resting on a countertop. This is to create a datum - or, in other words, a consistent line of reference.
This study will try your patience at first because there is a lot of information and it requires careful attention to details. If you are willing to sit and stare at your screen for a minute or two (I guess if you got this far, you must be at least interested...) I think you'll find this information fascinating and valuable. I will try to post a copy of this eventually in an HTML-friendly format on a webpage somewhere. Until then...
Let's get started with an overall drawing of the models included in this analysis (all from Himalayan Imports):
Ok, I think I have really outdone myself this time.
This represents probably about 20 hours work - don't ask where it came from.
Hopefully, this study will prove to help those having a tough time deciding which khukuri to buy.
Some of you may be familiar with my analysis methods already, so have patience with me while I explain for the rest of the crowd.
***NOTE: All drawings were created in AutoCAD based on various photographs of khukuris and from several collections. This is not meant to be a comprehensive or complete set of any/all khukuris offered by Himalayan Imports. I chose these particular models based on what khukuris I would reach for if I was to set out into the woods. I have included the tiny Kagas Katne as well as the massive Janawar Katne as extreme reference points. I specifically avoided the Kobra, Tarwar, etc. because they are considered swords and not primarily tool-knives. I also avoided models that are "done-up" versions of plain khukuris such as the Garud, Hanuman, etc. Lastly, I left out extremely fancy khukuris like the Kothimodas which (I hope) would not really be used out "in the field".
Also, it should be noted that the khukuris in these drawings may differ from yours depending on which maker created them. For this study, all khukuris have been rotated to sit as if both the blade and the handle were resting on a countertop. This is to create a datum - or, in other words, a consistent line of reference.
This study will try your patience at first because there is a lot of information and it requires careful attention to details. If you are willing to sit and stare at your screen for a minute or two (I guess if you got this far, you must be at least interested...) I think you'll find this information fascinating and valuable. I will try to post a copy of this eventually in an HTML-friendly format on a webpage somewhere. Until then...
Let's get started with an overall drawing of the models included in this analysis (all from Himalayan Imports):
