Cakzilla

pugs75

pugs75

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Well finally home from my trip, and had some time to take a few pics of the HD CAK, all 20+ inches 49 ounces of it. I dubbed it Cakzilla, the pictures don't do it justice. I tried to not use the flash on a few, so sorry if they are poor quality. This thing is monstrous just look at the pics, the overall width of the handle, it is over 4 1/2 inches. It is almost a full 1/2 inch thick at the back of the spine. My hand fits nicely around it, and has a very nice balance to it, but boy it is heavy :thumbup:. Not sure I could swing it all day long, but I could give it a good workout. The workmanship is what you would expect from Master Bura, clean lines, smooth transitions, very very nice overall. I am very happy with it and have no signs of curing my HI virus I need more. Hope you enjoy the pics.

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ho ho, man, that baby looks sweet! that's gotta be bad of the wrist to swing all day. good grab, and thanks for the pics.
 
*drooooooooools* Take your pictures in the sunlight without flash and then it wont reflect off the blade.

That khukuri is gorgeous. Too heavy for me. 41 ounces is a little over 2 1/2 pounds.
 
Thanks for the photo's especially the one of the circumference of the handle. :thumbup:

I've found that handles over 4 inches too big to securely grip for any length of time. :(
 
captlid said:
*drooooooooools* Take your pictures in the sunlight without flash and then it wont reflect off the blade.

That khukuri is gorgeous. Too heavy for me. 41 ounces is a little over 2 1/2 pounds.
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Actually, it's 49oz, a little over 3 lbs and much of it out front. I have a similar CAK (with 4" and 7/8 handle circumference ) and I always feel like grabbing it with two hands for more control and for fear I would tire and injure myself. Beastly; more of a bludgeon than a precision weapon unless in the hands of an experienced and strong person (which is not me). No need to work out your arm and shoulders that week.
 
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Thanks for the replies guys. It is a handful for sure. I will definitely take some photos outside, it was dark when I got home from work today. I agree with b.c. it is a big grip to hold for long periods of time, but will have lots of fun trying to wear myself out with it.
 
I am aware of how forward weighted those beasts are. I want to know who swung falcatas back in the day!!!! Is bronze lighter than steel?

Cant imagine a warrior not getting absolutely exhausted from swinging that thing. During the nanking tragedy alot of japanese soldiers complained that their arms were getting tired from swinging the much lighter katanas all day...
 
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I am aware of how forward weighted those beasts are. I want to know who swung falcatas back in the day!!!! Is bronze lighter than steel?
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I believe it was the Iberians.

And if the Japanese got tired swinging katana, just think how the defending Chinese felt using dadao! :eek:
 
Probably felt better than getting their heads chopped off! That's for sure.

Is Iberia an ancient name for modern day spain or georgia? I meant to say how large and strong were the men who were swinging falcatas? According to swordforum.com this sword would have no problem from splitting a man's helmet and his noggin inside in two. :eek: I believe it after picking up a replica! And its a one handed weapon to boot. Hence the pistol grip on it.
 
Spain, is on the Iberian Peninsula, as is Portugal and maybe part of France. But I doubt the latter.
 
The original falcatas/kopis had extensive fullers and were lighter than you would expect. One of the guys on SFI thinks they may actually have been one of the most complex swords to make. I'll see if I can find the link.
 
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Thank you I will take a look at these. In the original thread your falcata picture doesn't come up. Repost please? :) :thumbup:
 
It's the sword on the right side of my avatar. I'll see if I can find a larger image somewhere.

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Hi Ted,

No to derail...but is the second from the bottom a Gelbu?
If so what are your impressions of that blade. I have been eyeing those in the HI store for some time now. Thanks.
Jeff
 
Jeff S1 said:
Hi Ted,

No to derail...but is the second from the bottom a Gelbu?
If so what are your impressions of that blade. I have been eyeing those in the HI store for some time now. Thanks.
Jeff
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Nope, it's a Chitlangi. they are my favorite style khukri.
 
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