Chiruwa Ang Khola - pic heavy!

snow and steel

snow and steel

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Greetings again everyone!

Today I received my Chiruwa Ang Khola, the one I orered to replace the one I gave to one of my friends. In brief I can say this is, so far, the finest Kukri I've ever held.

I received it a few days ago, but the weather outside was terrible so I couldn't get a proper set of pictures or review, and when you see what I mean, you'll nderstand why I had to do it some proper justice.

Unboxing it from the familiar triangular box, revealed a beautiful set that far surpassed my expectations.

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Usheathing it, and giving it a proper degrease, clean and polish left me with a stunning set that was execllant in fit, finish and workmanship.

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The familiar Bal Bahadur markings and cho - another outstanding piece by this man! Does anyone know if he works in factory 1 or 2? made in which city?

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Well today I ran this one through the paces, and it took everything in stride. The "whack" test, along wiht an hour of chopping never even touched the edge - in fact, it would still slice a free hanging piece of paper in two without tearing it at all - a clean cut.

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Very nice Snow and Steel..do you have the dimensions? if so when you get time could you post em....super looking piece..wow!:thumbup:
 
The grip fit on the grip and pommel is simply outstanding.

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Not only is the fit and pommel excellant, but the grips panels are stunningly beautiful - I mean truly a work of art! the grips have streaks of white, with very very light hints of blue, swirled through like the heart of a fine exotic wood would do.

I'm going to show several pictures of these grips so you cna truly appeciate the beauty here - look at this figuring!!!

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a few more of the fuguring;

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again, the pictures don't do this justice even - you REALLY need to see this inperson to understand the fine grain in these horn grips!

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This one has a balance that simply screams "lets go to work!"

The looks, fit, finish, edge, hardness, grips, brass work - all excellant! If not for the cut of the cho I'd almost wonder if it wasn't machine made! I belive this piece will be a treasure in my collection, and I cannot be happier with it!

I'd love to tell mr. Bal Bahadur what a fine, outstanding piece he has made, truly a work of art. The piece I gave my friend was by him as well and was also a wonderful piece, so I'm convinced this man knows how to build a Khukri right!

I'd alos like to thank Ms. Yangdu for picking this excellant piece out - it far surpassed all my expectations!

She measures at a hair over 17" as the crow flies from tip to pommel tip. I'm unsure of weight - I have no way to measure it on hand.

All things said - I simply find this to be the finest piece yet! I hope everyone enjoyed the pics!
 
The fit on that looks outstanding! A fine example and impressive work. Nice pics too.
 
Hi all from Aus :D

This would be my first post here though I've been lurking around for the last few weeks.

I Just happen to have received my CAK 2 days ago which happens to be my first hopefully not last Kuk.

Its made by the same guy too! I'll upload some pics tommorow

nice blade btw :D
 
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Snow, she's a beaut! I must also say you received a nice looking karda. Some resemble a chakma with a kind of sharpened edge, but your's has really nice "knife" lines. Take care.
 
Ang Khola style!,
This is a great knife. I use it to cut seedling trees up to 6" in diameter and its weight and balance make it easy. Three whacks and they go down without a lot of effort. Horizontal cut, notch down to cut out wedge, back side and timber.
Got mine from Gurkha House over ten years ago and its held up well.
 
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