Best heavy duty blade.

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bobwill1

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Okay, I've got four khukuris now. I've got 3 light to mid-weight knives, for their length anyways, and I have an 18" Ang Kohla. After playing with the Ang Kohla, I've decided I need another really excellent chopper. What's everyone think???

I've been thinking about a GS, and I really like the HI Machaera. Here's a pic thanks to Howard's Khukuri FAQ. <img src = "http://www.tx3.net/~howardw/Khukuris/Machaera1.jpg">
That Machaera just looks like a great lopper and chopper. I don't think the GS is quite <i>heavy duty</i> enough, and does anybody have any reviews of the Machaera???
Also, the GRS seems to be another good candidate for a heavyweight chopper. The question is, how does she compare to an Ang Kohla?
Also, I guess you have to mention the Super Salyan. :) It might be ugly, but I bet if you needed a can opener to get to the crew of a tank this might be your best pick. :D Then, there is the Hanuman and the YCS. Anybody have the guts to cut with their Hanuman??? :D The YCS I would think of being kind of a fungus, it took me a while to get used to it, but it kinda grows on you and, appears to be infectious. :D:D:D We all know that this thing's a good cutter.

So, tell me and everyone else here, what's your favorite heavyweight??? Sorry if I left your fav's out, if I knew all the good ones I wouldn't be asking. ;)

Thanks,

Bob

<i>took out one of the references to the GRS</i>
 
The UBE might just squeeze into the category as well, besides, if I don't like it, I'm sure Bella will buy it off me. :D

Bob
 
Bob, I love my AK and my GRS! They both chop extremley well. To tell you the truth I don't see much difference in performance! I have a Super Salayan that I got from Jaeger and WOW does it chop!!! It's kind of heavy though for regular use. I love to use it though. You might want to ask Uncle Bill if the SS is still being made,I heard it might be discontinued
 
We still make the SS on special order but why not take a GRS off the shelf or a 20 inch AK. These are about as heavy duty as one can get.
 
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I don't think H.I. makes any light duty blades.
Even the smallest Sirupati, 12 inch, is larger than most Bowies. :D
But if you want a heavy duty khukuri listen to what Uncle Bill is telling you.:D
And though the SS is definitely a good chopper the GRS is easier to use and a better balance for me, the SS makes a better wood splitter.:0
 
Bob:

I have just had my Garud out, to check the silver (and to wub it an pet it an scwatch its' wittle....AHEM...sorry) and measured the blade - 14" AK. I don't know what this knife would measure with a working handle, probably 19 or 20, but if there is a better chopper, I can't imagine what it might be. They all say different things to you when you pick them up, but this one is a chopper of the first water, and its' other capabilities fall in line after that.
 
Originally posted by Walosi
They all say different things to you when you pick them up, but this one is a chopper of the first water, and its' other capabilities fall in line after that.
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Hmmm.

Okay Wal, I've heard of water hardened blades, but that's just taking it a bit too far!!! :p

Blues

(Ball Buster Of The First Order)

p.s. Got ya back for the "Dirty Old Fish" remarks. ;)
 
The expression has its' origins in the centuries-old silk trade,as a comment on the best grade of watered silks.
I have also heard somethng similar, with regard to early rising when camped out in the high rockies, first time out of the tent on cold mornings.

On the Florida coast, however, the phrase may have lost its' meaning, as swimming off the beaches there involves someone else's water (like from New Jersey, like). Language historians have speculated that this may also have contributed to early Native American linguistics patterns, in the prefacing of certain nouns with the Iroquoin equivalent of "Dirty Old" to differentiate between salt water and fresh water specie. Nanner Nanner:rolleyes:
 
Being a good wood spilter is an important feature for bob because when he gets bored he sits in his basement spliting 2 by six's

oops I have been corrected he does it in his garage.
 
Sounds like you are looking for a 20" Ang Khola. See if you can select one that is around 3.75 LB (it might be a bit longer). The Super Salayn is good to but I prefer to drive right up to the spot where I am going to use it.

The GRS is a good lopper and chopper but tends to get stuck while splitting. Yvsa has pointed out previously that it is the best felling khukuri and I agree with him. A felling tool does not make a good splitting tool though.

Will
 
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