Best KhuKuri for stick fighting?

Bill,
What type of KhuKuri would you recomend for someone who is used to the movements involved in stick fighting (escrima)?
I currently use a pair of white oak sticks, split from a butt log. The sticks are twenty-eight inches long but because I am an in-fighter about four or five inches extends below my hand. The sticks weigh about two pounds or more so I am not very concerned about using a light knife. I do not envision using them as a defense, but rather I have been looking for a good knife to play with along with my sticks.
Any of your, or others, thoughts on this would be appreciated,
thanks
 
<p align="justify">I agree with Uncle Bill. I was messing around with a friend of mine prior to our full contact stick match and I pulled out my 20" kobra, felt very good in my hands, slightly heavier than the sticks we use. Check out our website for more info. about stick fighting, etc. <a href="http://www.fullcontacthi.com">Full Contact Hawaii</a></p>
 
Stuart,

I posted a question on your website a short while ago asking if you have ever used, or heard of, the training aids I mentioned, hanging sticks.
 
<p align="justify">Tim, You posted the following on our message board:

In the last sixteen years I have very rarely had the benefit of training with anyone one else. Instead, as I was told by my instructor, I have used hanging sticks - a thin, light stick, of about 4-5 feet in length, for building courage and speed, a very heavy stick, of the same length, for building strength and a light, very crooked stick, with many nearby trees, to provide eccentric, and unanticipated movements.

I've visited a few escrima schools and have never found anyone else who used these training aids. Do you, or any of your associates have experience with what I describe?

It may be simply years of familiarity speaking but I like these hanging sticks. They have been wonderful, uncomplaining, unegotistical partners. Training with them has always felt more like dancing than fighting, and they always make one pay for lack of awareness.

Sorry, for the late reply. I usually just update the website and rarely answer any questions, I leave that to Chad. I personally have never tried this technique but it sounds very interesting. All my experience has come from a live opponent or practicing by myself.</p>

 
<p align="justify">Uncle Bill, I've been lurking, still checking the forum everyday though. Ever thought of making a Gladius?</p>
 
The Kumar Kobra is an excellent choice for escrima. My instructors liked the Kobra so much that one of them bought one. I like to 20" Sirupati and the 19" Gelbu Special. Even though they are somewhat heavier, they are very, very fast in my hands. I used mu 19" Sher made Ang Khola for part of my training and it made everything else feel very light. One thing that I like about Khukuris used in Escrima, is that the curved blade is very deceiving in actual use. The blade will cut the target alot sooner than a straight blade. So far its working fine. My Barong , Sundang, was joined by my H.I. Khukuris for my Escrima work outs.

Now lets see how Yvsa's Bowie Fighter will turn out?

Uncle, I'm still working on that Barong model. I have been swamped by overtime at work.

 
Dear Forumites.

If Kagas Katne is the only Khukri model available during the clash with the stick fighter --- what is the winning chance for that person ...
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FYI, Kagas Katne is the only Khukuri model which I can bring around ...
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wa-(A)llahu-aa'lam!
 
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">If Kagas Katne is the only Khukri model available during the clash with the stick fighter --- what is the winning chance for that person ... ?</font>
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It really depends on who your opponent is. When I went stick against knife (I had the stick) I always tried to maintain distance, aiming shots at his hand, legs, etc. but never letting him close the distance. Against a stick you can make a mistake, against a knife you can't.</p>



[This message has been edited by Stuart S. Igarta (edited 03-14-2001).]
 
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