Chiruwa Ang Khola opinions

Rat-30

Rat-30

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NICE!

I received my Chiruwa Ang Khola today, fast shipping from HI. Ordered last Thurday, received Monday in TX.

My first Khukri, won't be the last. But, this will be hard to beat.

I'm very impressed with the quality of the sheath. The grain is smooth and well stitched. Very high quality stitching, well fitted and very nice overall.

The blade is lively, sharp as h*ll and is very pleasing to the eye. Again, I'm very impressed with the hand work, the eveness of the blade, and the polish of the blade.

Very nice blade system. Sharp and ready to go - I like it very much.

Pics to follow...

Best regards,
 
All right!

Not a Busse, but a good, sturdy working blade.

Welcome to the fold. Glad to have ya.

John
 
Spectre said:
All right!

Not a Busse, but a good, sturdy working blade.

Welcome to the fold. Glad to have ya.

John
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Thanks!

Well, I appreciate a well-made knife. And the HI Chiruwa Ang Khola is head and shoulders above some others I've seen.

I really like this example of a khukri. I don't know which I'll buy next, but I'm checking them out... :D

Thanks for the welcome.

John
 
Welcome, John:)

They DO get addicting;) You have a nice one, there.

Jake
 
There was a time the Chiruwa AK was the standard bearer, it seemed to me, for the HI company. I don't know that it was, or is now, but it certainly is well liked. Deservedly so. A lot of people with entirely different concepts and uses for a blade come together on the Chiruwa AK.


munk
 
What is the lubricant/protectant HI puts on their blades?

It is clear, thick and everywhere. :D

Pics up tomorrow night...
 
Rat-30 said:
What is the lubricant/protectant HI puts on their blades?
It is clear, thick and everywhere. :D
Pics up tomorrow night...
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uhm, don't ask :) it might be biological in origin. like the leather. like the glue :) like the handle materials :) heh heh.

i've always wondered: which would win a edge to edge battle, a bussee or an HI khukri? yes. perhaps just a chopping contest ;> time to find out.

what are your new toy's specs?

bladite
 
Bladite said:
uhm, don't ask :) it might be biological in origin. like the leather. like the glue :) like the handle materials :) heh heh.

i've always wondered: which would win a edge to edge battle, a bussee or an HI khukri? yes. perhaps just a chopping contest ;> time to find out.

what are your new toy's specs?

bladite
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Re: Specs - will measure/weigh at work and advise.

I'm not sure about a 'chop-off' :D I'll have to think about that a while... sounds like work...:D
 
The metalurgists might show and tell us who would 'win', though I don't think either would benefit from a relatively pointless destruction. I'm assuming the Busse would survive the khuk, but I could be wrong. The weight of the khuk might cause significantly more damage. I think HI khuks are made out of the right stuff to do what they need to do. I think the Busse blades are made out of the right stuff to do what they do. High carbon spring steel is perfect for a khukuri. It doesn't make it 'better' than another tool built for wider or different applications.


munk
 
munk said:
The metalurgists might show and tell us who would 'win', though I don't think either would benefit from a relatively pointless destruction. I'm assuming the Busse would survive the khuk, but I could be wrong. The weight of the khuk might cause significantly more damage. I think HI khuks are made out of the right stuff to do what they need to do. I think the Busse blades are made out of the right stuff to do what they do. High carbon spring steel is perfect for a khukuri. It doesn't make it 'better' than another tool built for wider or different applications.


munk
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I agree, munk.

I like the Busse, and will most likely never make it squeal - I won't use it that hard in my present life. It's just the Marine in me that wants something that I can count on if I needed to.

The Khukri is a fine example of a blade style that may date back to the ancient Greeks... that is testament to the soundness of design as a tool... the legend and history also speaks well of it's serviceability as a weapon.

I own the Khukri for the same reason I study Kenjutsu, and own live katana - the soul of the steel speaks to me. I feel tied to history through the blade.
I enjoy it very much.

Best regards,
 
munk said:
The metalurgists might show and tell us who would 'win', though I don't think either would benefit from a relatively pointless destruction. I'm assuming the Busse would survive the khuk, but I could be wrong. The weight of the khuk might cause significantly more damage. I think HI khuks are made out of the right stuff to do what they need to do. I think the Busse blades are made out of the right stuff to do what they do. High carbon spring steel is perfect for a khukuri. It doesn't make it 'better' than another tool built for wider or different applications. munk
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there's testing, and there's testing to destruction, and head to head and all. i don't think any metallurgist could actually tell, up front, even with detailed information on the alloys (one of them is sekrit, one of them is used in the finest customs), the techniques used to make them (one is stock reduction - yes?, one is forged), the heat treatments, and all that. best guess? maybe. A vs B is *interesting* but not necessary. heck, A1 vs A2 might show that you have a superior A2 that might win against A3 or lose. who can say.

i HAVE seen tests where someone took a given knife, and used it to shave pieces off other "benchmark" knives, take chunks out of them, and nails, and cement blocks and ... it's fascinating :) frankly, i'd LOVE to see such tests, just not on my paycheck. part of the interest and mystery. why else do they have such silly contests at knife shows? we all know (we do, right?) that a specialty knife shaving rope might not be the most practical for other duties :> same for chopping soda cans, free handing rope, ...

i KNOW the khuks are made of the right stuff to do khuk things. we all do. we use them. as for the busses, well, i assume the same things. a lot of people buy them, many people use them. i've not heard stories of them breaking. must be good stuff.

bladite
 
That's 26 ounces if I counted my fingers right. Should be good for work.


munk
 
Welcome Rat-30. My first was a Chiruwa AK. Its my truck knife now. I got bit with the bug something fierce. Can you believe how much knife you get for the money with an HI khuk? Still shocks me. What is the handle material? I think you'll be impressed with the performance of that knife. Certainly you'll be impressed with Aunt Yangdu's customer service. Looking forward to pics, and again, WELCOME!
 
aproy1101 said:
Welcome Rat-30. My first was a Chiruwa AK. Its my truck knife now. I got bit with the bug something fierce. Can you believe how much knife you get for the money with an HI khuk? Still shocks me. What is the handle material? I think you'll be impressed with the performance of that knife. Certainly you'll be impressed with Aunt Yangdu's customer service. Looking forward to pics, and again, WELCOME!
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Thanks -

I have been impressed with the Customer Service so far - fast shipping, fine first-class product. You're right - lot's of blade for the money.

It has a horn handle, jury out on if I will prefer wood, but like the look. We'll see how slick my hands get with it. Gets kinda warm 'round these parts of Texas... :D

I'll get some pics up later tonight.
 
That's what everyone first thinks with a horn handle, Rat-30, but the horn usually stays stuck to the hand for most people. To tell the truth, I don't think HI has had any slippery handle comments. The khuk is an old tool, being made for years in places with tropical jungle like environments to arid mountains above snow line, and all places in between. The materials and design are keepers.




munk
 
I like to sand my horn handled khukuris with scotch brite pads to remove the shine. This improves the grip, and makes it grippier as you sweat. Also, horn is a natural material, keep it oiled with mineral oil, or balistol. And enjoy. Horn is one of my favorite handle materials because it is hard, natural, and pretty easy to repair. Can't wait to hear what you think after you swing it at some wood!!!:eek:
 
munk said:
That's what everyone first thinks with a horn handle, Rat-30, but the horn usually stays stuck to the hand for most people. To tell the truth, I don't think HI has had any slippery handle comments. The khuk is an old tool, being made for years in places with tropical jungle like environments to arid mountains above snow line, and all places in between. The materials and design are keepers.munk
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i've made the comment that horn is quite slippery under certain circumstances, i do believe... if you polish it up REAL good, and make it all happy display case shiny, well, it's going to be a bear to hold, especially with leather gloves and it might just well turn 180 degrees in your hand on deflection.

so, if you're going to use it, scuff it up some villager style. scotch bright, steel wool, or even 200-400 grit emory paper...

do oil/treat it, but do NOT use it until dry dry dry - slippery when wet and oil takes a good couple days sometimes to soak in.

safe-t-conscience we are :)

bladite
 
Let's start on the left of this beauty -

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Right side:
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Feels good in the hand:
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Any ideas on the maker from the marks present? I am confused, seems like a couple of different ones from my research.

Thanks for your help!

John
 
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