Cakzilla

"just get em all"

But wouldn't that mean you need one of every style, by every kami?

The long road to poverty begins...... (cheaper than guns though, with less paperwork too)
 
Aka Zero said:
"just get em all"

But wouldn't that mean you need one of every style, by every kami?

The long road to poverty begins...... (cheaper than guns though, with less paperwork too)
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LOL you got it it's a long road to travel but once you start man you cant stop.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Welcome to the 20" CAK club!

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now to join the 25+ inch CAK club :)

though i think i have GRS longer. mmm.


Bladite
 
Jaymo said:
Cpl, I like your war hammer. Is that a Cold Steel? How do you like it?
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I love mine. I went all the way old school when I did my mods to it. Leave the langets out till they rust then brush the rust off. Stripped most of the black paint off the head and patinated it with a mix of H2O2, salt, and vinegar. Stripped the handle and refinished it with minwax walnut stain.

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tedwca said:
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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I've recently been thinking of putting a falcata or kopis style hilt on my 26" Chitlangi.
 
Jaymo said:
Cpl, I like your war hammer. Is that a Cold Steel? How do you like it?
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Yeah I like it a lot.
I wasn't sure if it'd be all that great, but it turns out to really be able to dish out the punishment. I've changed it a little by removing the paracord and replacing it with rawhide.

I've got another here that I'm really considering doing some grinding on the head to make it a little more to my liking, and doing up a fancier haft for it.

Like all CS tomahawks, the hammer needed some cleaning up and fitting of the eye area. But they are cheap, and that's the reason I recommend them to people who want to try their hand at modifying and customizing to use them. If they mess up, they're out less than $50 in most cases.
 
And since everyone's posting the big benders. . .

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Falcata
Bhairab
25" Kukzilla
24.25" Giant Chitlangi Bowie
20" CAK
CGFBM
 
Wow, 24 inch and 49oz? Seems excessive, too much knife perhaps. Is it tiring to chop with? Arent' most standard khukuris historically between 12 and 16 inches?
 
Steelcore said:
Wow, 24 inch and 49oz? Seems excessive, too much knife perhaps. Is it tiring to chop with? Arent' most standard khukuris historically between 12 and 16 inches?
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Actually it is about 20 1/4 inches long and yes the weight is correct. It is quite a brute to swing around, but nothing much stops it when it hits. I guess depending on the person swinging it, it could wear you out pretty quick. If you tour through some web sites showing historical khuks you will see many different lengths and shapes. At HI they make many different types of khuks to appeal to all palates. Me personally, I prefer the larger khuks in the 18" tp 20"+ range, I have a few 15"-17" also, but for me the 18" plus just fit me better.:thumbup:
 
Congratulations and good move. If I didn't already have a few choppers, I'd have bit on it. Look forward to your pics. I'm still figurin' how to get some good pics of my group. Then I'll have to figure out how to post 'em. Soon come.

Rick
 
pugs75 said:
Actually it is about 20 1/4 inches long and yes the weight is correct. It is quite a brute to swing around, but nothing much stops it when it hits. I guess depending on the person swinging it, it could wear you out pretty quick. If you tour through some web sites showing historical khuks you will see many different lengths and shapes. At HI they make many different types of khuks to appeal to all palates. Me personally, I prefer the larger khuks in the 18" tp 20"+ range, I have a few 15"-17" also, but for me the 18" plus just fit me better.:thumbup:
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OK, thanks for the background info. I guess the only ones I am familiar with are smaller styles, as those used by ghurkha regiments.
 
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