Bravo 3 vs Chiruwa Any Knola

[Isaacherring]

What do you guys think would make better chopper/ general camping knife, the HI Chiruwa Ang Khola or the bark river bravo 3? I know the kukri is a half inch thick and one of the most heavy duty knives there is but I don't intend using for prying and such I would just like to know which one will chop wood better and hold an edge, if you have either of these knives I'd like to here feedback, and I'd really like to here from anyone who owns a bravo 3 as I haven't read much about it.

 

[michaelm466]

Just based off the steel, the bravo 3 will hold its edge longer by a good amount, the kukri will be tougher due to more steel and a lower HRC. As far as chopping I'll leave that to actual owners.

 

[wroughndt]

I have owned both, never chopped with the Bravo but played with it quite a bit. I have chopped lots of trees in half with my CAK. The only issue I saw with the Bravo is the small, slick handle. Hard to keep a grip on. Even the canvas micarta they polish to a very slick surface. The CAK on the other hand, is a world class chopper with a handle shape that has lasted a very, very long time. To be honest I have tried a ton of choppers and none has compared to my CAK yet.

 

[Aleous]

I have owned a CAK but not a Bravo 3 but still a Khukuri will always chop better, it's weight forward design just automatically wins in that regard. The CAK is a beast, chops like no other and is the only khuk H.I. warranty's as a pry bar. Made of tough 5160 steel it holds a decent edge but I believe cpm 3v will hold an edge longer and be just as tough if not tougher. The CAK weighs more between five to ten ounces more since they are handmade it varies but it is truly an unbreakable knife and a beautiful one at that.

Also the CAK will cost you about a hundred less than the Bravo 3 and unless they have one in stock you might have to wait for it to be made and sent from nepal. Though I loved mine, it was worth the cost and wait, it was a truly beautiful blade, I was very sad when I had to let it go. H.I. makes fantastic tools as well as works of art, you can't go wrong.

 

[Frige]

Hi mate, I'm on my farm in Australia hiking about and I always carry a khukuri, if it's general duties use and edge holding then grab that bone cutter that gurkhaknives had for sale a while back, I've got one and it's great for general hiking and camping. If you want one that's also a weapon get his angkhola. I've got both and they are great quality and he's a 100% legit fella to do business with. I would tell Pradip your size though, then you get a knife that's a good fit.
Even the best knife is terrible if it doesn't feel right.
I've been using one of his CAK knives today and it's friggin awesome, I shot a wild pig and had to finish it off and with about three hits it's whole head was ready for a rednecks wall.