Chitlangi- a must have

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pmcelrath

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I recently received a Chitlangi and it has become my instant favorite. This khukuri has it all! I like brass inlay, and it has that; I like fullers, and it has those as well. The chainpuri style handle is the most comfortable and flexible I can imagine for a khukuri. Most impressive is how light and quick this fairly large(21in) blade is in the hand. I hope to have the oppurtunity to field test it this weekend, and have no doubt it will perform well. I can't imagine any serious khukuri nut not loving this style. Do yourself a favor and get one! You won't be disappointed!

Patrick Mc
 
Patrick, You are so right. Uncle sent the one I had ordered and I received it a couple days ago. It is really a beaut. As Rusty describes his Kuks "A true raven haired beauty"(or what ever your particular preference may be). I was also very happy with how light and quick she is, all my other HI blades have a bit more weight to them and balance differently. I feel guilty contemplating actually chopping anything with her. She would be a great blade to keep handy for "BOOGEY MEN". Congradulations on our new acquisitions. I forget now if Walosi or Yvsa told me that they keep their Chitlangi right at their side near the "puter". They love teirs as well. A very special Kuk.
 
Hey Black Bear,
Glad to hear you got one as well. I think Yvsa is the one who said he keeps his next to the 'puter. It makes me cringe to think of using mine, but I just have to see what it will do. Seems like a waste to have such a beautiful tool and not let it do what it was meant to do.
This one seems like it wants to be a weapon, but I really don't want to use it on anything living unless I have to!:eek:

Black Bear, who made yours? Mine is marked by Durba.

Congratulations are in order for me, you, Yvsa and Blues for sure.
Anyone else have one?

Big thanks and gratitude to Uncle Bill for making such a fine thing available to us.

Patrick Mc
 
If a person was gonna use a khukuri for self defense the Chitlangi is the blade of choice.
With the 21+ inches it has the reach and still isn't so long as to be unwieldly.
And the handle is not only comfortable, it is also very, very secure in the hand!!!!:)
And it swings and cuts like a much larger khukuri IMO.
 
Mine was made by Durba as well, he must have been on a roll. Yvsa, I agree the handle just fits perfectly. I was a little concerned before handling her and looking at the pictures that the flared pommel would rub or cut into my wrist or hand, not at all, just the opposite couldn't be more comfortable. I agree that these blades should be used I just am reluctant to get tree sap and grim on such a handsome blade. Now a little blood would wash right off. Wheres Bin Laden when you really need him?
 
I see.. I see... thanks.

I tried your wood finishing techniques and truly you are the king of the woodchucks.
 
"Kings" among us Woodchucks (unless you count "biggest callouses from rubbing" or "most whacks on back of head for spillng oil on SWMBO's doilies and tables). The more you rub, the better it gets - and when you reach my age, it is nice to still have something that works out like that - even if it is only a chumk of wood :rolleyes:
 
About those Chitlangi's,

Are they wood or horn? Are there any that are "special"? Any peculiar marks?
I am curious...my HIKV might not be as worn out from the convention as I thought.
 
You really missed out if you didn't!!!!
But I thought you had picked up every khukuri and other knife on the table at least twice.;):):D

Oh, and the only ones I've seen have been wood. That would be quite a feat to make that style handle from horn!!!!
 
I think there were too many for Dave to play with and he's forgotten some of them. Like kids in a candy store.
 
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