Ang Khola vs Bonecutter vs Ganga Ram

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Hello All:

Would it be possible to get a quick listing of the differences of the three styles? As you can tell I'm looking for a chopper somewhere around 16" give or take.

thanks...
 
The blades are all three great choppers but there are some differences

1. The ang khola (back valley) has a pronounced fuller above the blades belly. Available in a stick tang or chiruwa. Usually a very thick spine. Spine has an angled bend to it, not a smooth curve.

2. Ganga ram, more belly heavy than the ang khola, no fuller but a slight hollow forge. Rounded spine angle, stick tang, more curve in the blade itself.

3. Bonecutter, even more belly heavy than the Ganga ram, curved spine, chiruwa handle only, high edge bevel.

What are your needs?
 
I'm looking for a heavy duty chopper, and I know these three fit the bill. While I am somewhat familiar with the first two, I don't know anything about the bone cutter.
 
Bonecutter is a full tang (chiruwa) Ganga Ram, to my knowledge. Plus all around a little beefier. I have always liked the hidden tangs for chopping, but of course I also love a good full tang.
 
I held AK's and a Bonecutter at Auntie's last week, probably a Ganga Ram to but I don't remember that one.

The Bonecutter was blatantly heavier, a lot heavier for the same blade size compared to the AK which is also heavy. It was a beast. I wanted it sooooo bad....

The AK which I had Auntie send me after I got home is really more than I could probably manage for any length of time but that Bonecutter would be really something for a few whacks for sure.

Pretty knife too. If you want a heavy beast of a chopper the Bonecutter is a good candidate.
 
I only have a Bonecutter. 16 inch and 36oz. I can't imagine a better chopper. It's a beast.
 
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I can't give a real informed opinion here as the three that I have are radically different sizes--my Ganga Ram is the Godzilla hunting version. I have a CAK that's about 18 inches and it is an amazing chopper. It has been used on a lot on ash and hedge--much of that dry wood--and continues to beg for more.

On the other hand, Ganga Ram is the funnest to say and allows the user to chop "Gung' Ram style".:)
 
Here are all 3 together. 18 inch bonecutter and CAK with a 17 inch ganga ram.

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I would particularly be interested in seeing the same pic of the spine width of the same knives. Been following this post because im interested in the same models for splitting short oak logs 6 to 10 inches diameter. Not very knotty but well dried. I have a small wood stove i need to feed during the winter so i have plenty of time to research but would love to see the difference. Dont tell me i need an ax...dont want to hear that:) I have a Stihl 362 for "chopping" but still need to split the stuff.
 
The weights are

18" bonecutter 36oz
17" Ganga Ram 32oz
18" CAK 42oz

I'll work on a photo of the spines, the CAK is the largest at 1/2 inch thick. I do have a lighter CAK too.
 
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For the splitting task I'd go probably a shorter Bonecutter or AK, 12" to maybe 16" max for a little better control.
The thickness of the AK would be a plus for splitting, but the Bonecutter was pretty thick through the spine too. Either or all 3 would get the job done.
Now I want a shorter Bonecutter or AK. Heck I want em all, I'm an addict.
 
If splitting wood is the primary task for the knife you should maybe think about buying a small axe/hatchet for that.
But a khukuri is a very versile tool for camping and clearing paths.��
Good luck
 
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