Choppers...what's the reigning Khuk champ ?

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Venice Will

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best Khukuri for pure chopping ability? -

(for variety sake, let's use 3 different lengths)

16"

20"

22"


...and feel free to add any oher "masters of the chops" you've had experience with...

Thanks much
 
In that size range, my 20" CAK reigns supreme.

Of course my 25" CAK does better, but it is outside of the size range, and is more of a two-handed proposition.
 
Hey Will,
Sorry I don't have any in the exact ranges you've specified. My 18" CAK bites very deep and bigger chunks fly when chopping things like Rock Maple, Ash and Oak, yet If I will be chopping all day I prefer my 17 3/4 " Chirua WW II. It just sings:) and the weight difference helps reduce the arm fatigue quite a bit.
However I will add that my Wife really likes her 12" AK and uses it very effectively when working on very hard and seasoned driftwood fencing.
Now for cutting strangler vines and poison Ivy and poison Oak while up a 40' ladder I really like my 18" Cobra. I wouldn't chop any large diameter stuff, but it works really well for smaller stuff.

Good luck on your eventual choice and be safe and have fun
:)
Mark
 
Hmmm...don't have any in the sizes you specified. My M-43 is around 19" and chops wonderfully. My 15" Vojpuri hits like a ton of bricks. It's actually about 1/8" thicker than the longer M-43. My 12" CAK hits way above its weight class. I would imagine that the AK/CAK will get the most votes for being the best choppers in their respective sizes.
 
Venice Will said:
photos....we need PHOTOS of those big honkers -;)
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I spoiled you with photos didn't I? :p Amongst our other forum members...
Find the thread with the pictures and review on the bonecutter that a member by the name of stryker destroyed some huge tree limbs with. Say 10 inches plus in diameter.. ;)
 
One handed? My 20 inch CAK at 42 ounces is my limit.
I actually prefer my 16.5 32 ounce CAK for wood work.

Besides overall weight there is leverage to contend with.
My 20inch 32ounce is harder to control then the shorter models of the same weight.
The farther the weight is out from your wrist the heavier it feels.
Same princible as why 3 pound indian clubs will kick the behind of a power-lifter.A few ounces makes a bigger difference the farther out you go.
 
Photos?

Did somebody say, photos?? :cool:

20" CAK (and friends):
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25" CAK:
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Top down: Falcata, Bhairab, 25" CAK, 24.25" Giant Chitlangi, 20" CAK, the little toothpick is a Busse CGFBM
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18" (or so) M43:
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AK Bowie:
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captlid said:
Find the thread with the pictures and review on the bonecutter that a member by the name of stryker destroyed some huge tree limbs with. Say 10 inches plus in diameter.. ;)
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Are you sure you have the member name right? I searched for stryker and he has only 1 post in prac-tac. Nothing about khukuri's.
 
My top four:

20.25" Super CAK by Sgt Khadka:
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20" M43 by "Young Sher":
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20" Ang Khola by kami Kumar:
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26" Chitlangi by master kami Bura:
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Venice Will said:
best Khukuri for pure chopping ability? -

(for variety sake, let's use 3 different lengths)

16"

20"

22"


...and feel free to add any oher "masters of the chops" you've had experience with...

Thanks much
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GRS in 16"

AK, M43 in 20"

22", Bamboo Cutter.

Some of my personal favorites are the Pen knives, but I like them in 18" lengths.

Andy
 
The AK Bowie?

Love it. It's better balanced than I thought it'd be, takes one hell of an edge and is a great chopper.
 
Cpl, I think I need to get a 20" CAK and the AK Bowie. That AK Bowie is one of the best looking Bowies I've ever seen, and HAS to be the strongest built. Guess my other 2 Bowies will be going on the chopping block.
How do I go about buying a knife from HI (sending payment, etc)?

Seeing all these HI knives, I now see just how much of a POS my Atl Cutlery Khuk is. As well as it chops, I can't wait to do some chopping with a real Khukuri.
 
Jaymo said:
How do I go about buying a knife from HI (sending payment, etc)?
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You can either wait for what you want on a DOTD, order from the online store or you can email Auntie Yangdu to see if she has what you are looking for. Her email addy is HIMIMP@aol.com.

Online store is here: http://yhst-7333098713883.stores.yahoo.net/

Here are some links you might want to familiarize yourself with :

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198282
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601448
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269016
 
I find the 18" to be the best chopper, but that's mainly because any larger and the kukri gets in the way more then anything. That being said though a 16" can hold it's own just fine and is what I normally carry when I go out chopping. :thumbup:
 
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